The Ministry of Education launches field visits to ensure schools' adherence to attendance protocols.

The Ministry of Education has announced the initiation of field visits to schools through its Control and Licensing Sector. These visits aim to ensure compliance with procedural guidelines related to attendance and absenteeism, guaranteeing the accuracy of record documentation and maintaining data confidentiality. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance transparency and elevate the quality of administrative and educational operations within schools.

These compliance measures involve regular checks on attendance recording methods, reviewing documentation techniques, and adhering strictly to approved data protection standards. The process may include direct interviews with school administrations, staff, and even students if necessary, ensuring that actual procedures are being effectively implemented.

The procedures include a review of official records regarding attendance and absenteeism. They also involve verifying reasons provided by parents for absences, validating these justifications before acceptance, and tracking unexcused absences by notifying parents via text messages while retaining copies in student files.

The ministry emphasized that compliance teams verify the existence of educational support plans for students with frequent absences. They are responsible for submitting weekly or monthly reports to the relevant Attendance Committee or domain manager, monitoring critical cases, and escalating them to the Child Protection Unit if neglect or risk concerns arise.