GES Declares Friday, November 7 as CPD Day for All Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff, students will not…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced that Friday, 7th November 2025, will be observed as a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day for all teaching and non-teaching staff across the country, from Kindergarten (KG) to Senior High Schools (SHS).
In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, the Service emphasized that the CPD Day is an important component of the professional calendar designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and competence of educational staff. The announcement clarified that while students will not attend school on the said day, all teaching and non-teaching personnel are expected to report to their respective institutions for mandatory training sessions.
According to the statement, the CPD Day aims to strengthen the professional capacity of staff through continuous learning. The training sessions will focus on areas such as cybersecurity, data protection, and instructional quality, aligning with GES’s broader goal of ensuring that Ghana’s education system keeps pace with global trends in teaching, learning, and technology.
Mr. Fenyi noted that the CPD training is not merely a routine exercise but a critical requirement for license renewal and the accumulation of annual CPD credit points. This means that participation is compulsory for all staff who wish to maintain their professional standing within the teaching service.
He explained that the initiative forms part of the Ministry of Education’s and GES’s commitment to promoting lifelong learning among educators. “Continuous professional development ensures that our teachers remain up-to-date with modern methodologies and are well-equipped to provide quality education. It also empowers non-teaching staff with relevant administrative and technical skills that contribute to the smooth running of schools,” the statement highlighted.
While it will be a holiday for students, it will be a skill development day for staff, as GES seeks to build a workforce that is more efficient, informed, and technologically savvy. The focus on cybersecurity and data protection comes at a time when digital literacy and data management have become essential aspects of education management.
Education analysts have commended the initiative, noting that professional development is key to improving teaching standards and student outcomes. They believe that regular training sessions like CPD Day help educators adapt to new challenges in the education sector, particularly in the digital age.
The GES also encouraged all regional and district directors of education to ensure that the CPD Day is effectively implemented in all schools under their supervision. By investing in staff development, the Service hopes to create a stronger, more resilient education system capable of delivering quality learning experiences for Ghanaian students nationwide.
In summary, November 7 will not just be a break for students but a strategic opportunity for teachers and non-teaching staff to grow professionally, renew their enthusiasm for education, and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s educational transformation agenda.
