The Ghana Education Service (GES) has advised all heads of basic schools in the country to utilise the Capitation Grant funds responsibly and in accordance with established guidelines.
According to the service, being responsible for funds disbursement would ensure compliance and value for money.
In a press release issued on July 23, 2025, the GES emphasised that monitoring teams at the district and regional levels will intensify supervision to ensure compliance and value for money.
“We urge all school leaders to use the funds responsibly and in line with the guidelines for the utilisation of the Capitation Grant. Monitoring teams at the district and regional levels will intensify supervision to ensure compliance and value for money,” the statement said.
This advisory comes on the back of the government’s full settlement of all Capitation Grant arrears owed basic schools from 2023 to date.
GES underpinned that the grant plays a crucial role in supporting the purchase of teaching and learning materials, minor repairs, and other essential school-based management activities.
The timely disbursement, it noted, empowers school heads to deliver quality education with greater autonomy and accountability.
GES reaffirmed its commitment to working with all stakeholders to improve learning outcomes, enhance school management systems.
These, it stressed would ensure the delivery of inclusive, equitable, and quality education for every Ghanaian child.
