Islandwide preschool development activities are planned to be implemented by 2027 under Sri Lanka’s new Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Teacher Guidelines.

The program was discussed at a meeting of the Subcommittee on Education Reforms chaired by Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Parliament on September 9.The Prime Minister instructed officials to ensure that preschool development activities are implemented in accordance with the national policy.

She also stressed the need to improve the professional quality of preschool teachers in line with the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Teacher Guidelines.The meeting reviewed the current progress of education reforms, including the reforms already introduced for Grade 1 and preparations for reforms targeting Grades 2 and 6 in 2027.Officials also briefed the Prime Minister on the future programs and policy documents related to the new education reforms.

The Ministry said the relevant curriculum and assessment frameworks are scheduled to be submitted to the Cabinet for approval.