Advocacy workshop for School Based Management Comm.pptx

Presentation on advocacy skills

1. Advocacy workshop for SBMC, PTA, and Community Groups to develop a position paper on engaging with Local Government Authority on basic education State 2 State

2. Objectives At the end of the workshop, participants will; Understand basic education and the provisions of the compulsory free universal basic education act Understand the minimum standard for basic education by UBE Understand the role of community stakeholders in improving the quality of basic education services Understand advocacy and how community stakeholders can use advocacy to influence basic education policy and practice

3. Basic Education Laws and Policies It defines ‘basic education’ as early childhood care and education for the first nine years of formal schooling Compulsory Free universal basic education act 2004

4. Basic Education Laws and Policies This Act provides for compulsory, free universal basic education for all children of primary and junior secondary school age in the Federal Republic of Nigeria The Act enjoins every government to provide free, compulsory and universal basic education Federal Government's intervention under this Act shall only be an assistance to the States and Local Government's in Nigeria for the purposes of uniform and qualitative basic education throughout Nigeria. Compulsory Free universal basic education act 2004

5. Basic Education Laws and Policies The Act also creates a duty on all parents to ensure that their children/wards attend and complete basic education, a breach of which attracts penal sanction Act also provides that ‘services’ provided in the public schools shall be free of charge Services to be provided free of charge include books, instructional materials, classrooms, furniture and lunch. The Act makes it a criminal offence for any person to receive fee from parents or guardians of children in respect of those services. Schooling is also free and no one may charge pupils for tuition or any other fees Compulsory Free universal basic education act 2004

6. Basic Education Laws and Policies Minimum standards are  used to monitor, evaluate and inspect the quality of education provision . As such they can also improve accountability in education Overall, minimum standards of basic education contribute to different aspects of quality education Indicators of quality in the basic education context include quality teachers and learners, quality content of curriculum, quality instruction, child friendly learning environment (physical and aesthetical) and quality outcomes (including academic achievement) Minimum Standard for Basic education in Nigeria by UBEC

7. S/N AREA SUB-UNIT STANDARD (SPECIFICATION) 1 Entry age -Early childhood care -Primary -JSS1 -Nursery 1-3 years 6 years 12 years of age on completion of primary school 2 Teacher to pupil/student ratio -Early childhood care -Primary -JSS1 -1:25 1:35 1:40 3 supervisors -SUBEB -LGEA -SCHOOL -COMMUNITY -Twice a term -Thrice a term - Continuous - Continuous 4 Maximum Number of Pupils -Pre-Primary Primary Secondary 20 40 45

8. Role of Community Stakeholders It is a structure whereby all key stakeholders of the community participate in the management of the school to enhance effective teaching and learning education delivery. What is Community Participation

9. Role of Community Stakeholders Through community participation, stakeholders can influence increased budgetary allocations, be a part of the implementation and monitoring. They equally bring about meaningful changes in programs and practices towards improving the quality and efficiency of basic education delivery in their communities Community Participation in Quality Assurance

10. Role of Community Stakeholders All communities value education for their children. Education as one of the public goods, therefore, must not only be valued by the community and the people, but must be advanced and protected or preserved. This is the responsibility of all community role players and stakeholders Community Participation

11. Role of Community Stakeholders A community that values education jealously claims ownership of the process as well as ensure education service delivery meets the required quality standards at all levels. Through advocacy and other methods of constructive engagement with local education authorities, community stakeholders can influence policy as well as demand for improved budgetary provisions. Community stakeholders can form great partnership with local education authorities by getting involved in the monitoring of all as aspect of basic education service delivery to improve quality at all levels. Community Participation

12. Role of Community Stakeholders Engender community’s interest in school in their localities with a view to their assuming ownership of their schools Provide mechanisms for more effective management at school level; P rovide a platform on which the community and schools pool resource together to enrich schools management; P rovide communities and Local Government Education Authority (LGEAs) with a new mechanism to demand accountability from school managers Engage with local education authorities on issues around policy, budget planning, implementation and monitoring Advocate for a legal framework involving community stakeholders in planning, monitoring and evaluation of education at the school and LEA level P rovide and update a school development plan on an annual and longer term basis Advocate for improved budgetary allocation and releases for basic education How can community stakeholders improve basic education?

13. GROUP WORK SESSION Discuss challenges facing basic education service delivery in your community Identify and propose possible solutions to the challenges identified Identify persons responsible for action as well as role of community stakeholders

14. Advocacy “ Advocacy is a process to bring about change in the policies, laws and practices of influential individuals, groups and institutions.” What is advocacy?

15. Advocacy “ Advocacy is an on-going process aiming at change of attitudes, actions, policies and laws by influencing people and organizations with power, systems and structures at different levels for the betterment of people affected by the issue .” What is advocacy?

16. Advocacy “ Advocacy is an action directed at changing the policies, positions and programmes of any type of institution .” What is advocacy?

17. Advocacy “Advocacy is pleading for, defending or recommending an idea before other people.” What is advocacy?

18. Advocacy Advocacy seeks to ensure that all people in society are able to Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them. Protect and promote their rights. Have their views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their lives. Why engage in advocacy?

19. Advocacy Who should you be influencing? What do you want them to do? And how can you make them do it? Questions to ask when planning an advocacy

20. Advocacy Step 1: Defining the problem you want to address Step 2: Developing and defining the aim and objectives Step 3: Identifying the advocacy targets Step 4: Identifying your allies and your adversaries Step 5: Identifying your resources Step 6: Developing/ creating an action plan Step 7: Planning the monitoring and evaluation Steps in planning advocacy

21. Advocacy Analyzing and influencing legislation or policies Method Working from inside the system Method Lobbying or face-to-face meetings Method Writing and delivering a presentation Method Writing and using a press release Method Preparing a press conference Preparing a briefing note or position paper Method Different approaches to advocacy

22. Advocacy A position paper (sometimes position brief) is  an essay that presents an arguable opinion about an issue – typically that of the author or some specified entity A position paper presents an arguable opinion about a topic. The goal of a position paper is  to convince the audience that your opinion is valid and worth listening to . What is a position paper?

23. Advocacy Raise awareness One of the primary purposes for a position paper is to spread awareness for a particular issue Shares information Position papers are often informative and allow the reader to consider additional facts about a certain topic. This is especially helpful for a topic that is constantly adapting, or often subject to misinformation. What are the uses of a position paper

24. Advocacy Persuasion   A position paper can be used to persuade or convince decision makers about an idea or perspective which can help develop or improve the issue for which the position paper is written. What are the uses of a position paper

25. Advocacy 1. Choose a topic When choosing a topic to write a position paper about, it is important to consider how you can provide a compelling argument about the issue or topic you want to write about Steps involved in developing a position paper

26. Advocacy 2 . Conduct your research A position paper requires ample research. Ensure that there is enough data available supporting the topic you choose. It is important to understand definitions, uses, effects and perspectives on the topic as well as your own opinion Steps involved in developing a position paper

27. Advocacy 3. Develop an argument Decide your position on the topic and begin to develop your argument. It is helpful to consider the advantages and disadvantages to build a convincing argument Steps involved in developing a position paper

28. Advocacy 4. Find supporting evidence Conduct further research to support claims made by your argument. Collect evidence from experts who agree with the position you are writing. Steps involved in developing a position paper

29. Advocacy Introduction:  Introduce the topic and your thesis or position for the paper. Body:  This section contains your arguments or claims with supporting evidence. Conclusion:  The final section of a position paper emphasizes claims and summarizes your paper. What should a position paper contain

30. Advocacy ✔ Position papers are a good way to provide clear documentation of our points for external audiences ✔ They reduce distortion or misinterpretation of stakeholders positions ✔ They are a way of contributing to decision-making processes – for example, as a way of delivering your analysis of policies or legislation to people in positions of influence ✔ They help to identify allies based on the reaction to your position paper/briefing note ✔ They can build consensus on policies inside the organization Advantages of using a position paper for advocacy

31. Advocacy EXTERNAL FACTORS AND INTERNAL FACTORS What factors contribute to the success of advocacy initiatives?

32. Advocacy Internal Cohesion Willingness to interact with the government Willingness to build and strengthen alliances Visualization of advocacy efforts as part of a long-term strategy for transformation Clarity about the mission of the group or coalition Basic knowledge of the way state institutions function Full understanding of the political context Clear agreements between the individuals or organizations that are working together on an advocacy initiative INTERNAL FACTORS

33. INTERACTIVE SESSION SWOT analysis of Stakeholders ability to undertake advocacy initiatives

34. SWOT STRENGTH WEAKNESS OPORTUNITY THREAT

35. STRENGTH

36. WEAKNESSES

37. OPPORTUNITIES

38. THREATS

39. GROUP WORK SESSION Participants make input and jointly develop a position paper on engaging with local education authority on basic education

40. BREAK OUT SESSION Development of Action Plan for Advocacy Initiatives

41. THANK YOU