The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has directed publishers, schools, booksellers and other stakeholders in the education sector to ensure that only approved learning materials are used in Ghana’s pre-tertiary schools.
In a public notice issued on July 6, NaCCA reminded the public that under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), it is the sole statutory authority mandated to assess, approve and recommend pre-tertiary learner materials for use in schools across the country.
The Council stated that all learner materials intended for use in pre-tertiary institutions must be assessed and approved by NaCCA before they are published, marketed, distributed or used in any educational institution.
It further explained that every approved learner material must bear the official NaCCA Approval QR Code, which enables users to verify the authenticity and approval status of the material.
NaCCA urged publishers, schools, booksellers, retailers and the general public to verify the presence of the official QR Code before publishing, purchasing, stocking, distributing or using any educational material.
The Council also expressed concern over reports that some publishers are unlawfully using the NaCCA logo on learning materials that have not gone through its assessment and approval process.
According to NaCCA, the practice is misleading, unauthorised and constitutes a violation of the law.
The Council has therefore directed all publishers and individuals engaged in the practice to cease and desist immediately from using its name, logo, insignia or any representation suggesting NaCCA approval on unapproved materials.
It warned that failure to comply with the directive would result in appropriate regulatory and legal action against offending parties.
NaCCA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the quality, integrity and standards of pre-tertiary education in Ghana and called on all stakeholders to support its mandate by ensuring that only duly approved learning materials are procured and used in schools.
The Council also encouraged members of the public to contact NaCCA for enquiries or to verify the approval status of learner materials before use.
