The Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of Grade 1 education reforms for 2026, with the distribution of new activity books for Terms II and III already underway.
According to the ministry, the distribution process began earlier this month and is scheduled to be completed in all schools by April 30. The new materials form part of a broader curriculum reform effort targeting the foundational year of primary education.
Teacher training and syllabus awareness programmes have already been conducted for provincial primary subject directors, teacher advisors, trainers, and classroom teachers. Provincial directors have been instructed to complete any additional training sessions by May 16 to ensure smooth implementation.
Schools that were unable to cover the subject units of Grade 1 Term I will be required to complete those units during Term II, the ministry said. Principals have been directed to oversee this process and ensure continuity.
The reforms come as the education sector continues to recover from disruptions caused by the holiday season and broader economic challenges, including fuel rationing measures that led to temporary school closures earlier in the month.
