Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Goa Education Department has directed the pre-primary, anganwadis, balwadis, nursery, play-way, kindergarten schools and crèches etc in Goa to apply for opening or continuation of their pre-school under NEP 2020 with DoE (school education).
The last date for registration by schools is June 15.
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, envisages that the existing 10+2 structure in school education be modified in alignment with the new pedagogical and curricular restructuring, patterned on a 5+3+3+4 structure as envisioned, covering children/students in the age-group 3-18.
Currently, children in the age group of 3-6 are not covered in the existing 10+2 structure, as Class 1 begins at age 6. In the new proposed 5+3+3+4 structure, at strong base of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) from age 3 is also included, aimed at promoting better overall learning, development and well-being of
these learners. Bearing this in mind, the Government of Goa, Directorate of Education, intends to streamline the process of registration of Nursery schools under NEP 2020, in the state of Goa.
Accordingly, it is directed that all Pre-Primary / Anganwadis / Balwadis & Nursery/Play-way / Kindergarten schools / Crèche etc. operating in the state of Gon, apply for opening / continuation of their Pre-school under NEP 2020, with the Directorate of Education (School Education), Government of Goa, Alto Porvorim, Bardez Goa on or before the 15th of June 2023 in accordance with NEP 2020,
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