Former Deputy Minister for Public Service Rhoda Nakibuuka Kalema has contested the proposal to phase out primary seven (P.7).

She was one of the guests invited by the commissioners at the ongoing public hearing at the Education Policy Review Commission (EPRC) at Nakawa.

Micheal Wanyama Executive Director Higher Education Student Financing Board. (Photo by Maria Wamala)

Joseph Muvawala Executive Director National Planning Authority. (Photo by Maria Wamala)

Recently, Uwezo recommended that the Ministry of Education should consider reducing the long cycle of primary education from the current seven years to six years, thus maximizing resources, especially available classrooms.

"The experience of other countries is that where pre-primary education is accessible and effective, six years are sufficient for the primary cycle," said Uwezo’s executive director, Dr Mary Goretti Nakabugo.

Prof. Kabasa John David from Makerere University and commissioner education policy review commission making his submission. (Photo by Maria Wamala)

Nakabugo said phasing out Primary Seven would reduce the number of adolescents and over-aged children in primary schools, for whom post-primary schools offer a more suitable culture.