GES declares ‘Nov 7’ public holiday for govt schools over CPD day
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed that all public pre-tertiary schools in the country be closed down on November 7, 2025, to observe the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day.
In a statement sighted by Pretertiary.com, the Education Service under the auspices of the Ministry of Education said November 7, 2025, has been declared a public holiday for public pre-tertiary schools.
The November training, according to the Ghana Education Service (GES), will focus on Cybersecurity and Data Protection, and will count towards license renewal and annual Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credit requirements.
“The training will focus on Cybersecurity and Data Protection, and will count towards license renewal and annual Continuous Professional Development credit requirements,” the GES said in the statement.
It has therefore directed all Directors of Education, Leadership of Associations, Unions, and Organisations to prompt their respective staff and members to attend this important event.
“The National Teaching Council, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, requires all Pre-Tertiary teachers to participate in the National Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day on November 7, 2025,” the GES noted.
In a social media post sighted by Pretertiary.com, the Ghana Education Service (GES) management also said the closure of government schools will enable teachers to fully participate in the training.
“In connection with the upcoming national Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day on November 7, 2025, Management of the Ghana Education Service has directed that all public pre-tertiary schools should be closed down on that day to enable all teachers to fully participate in the training programme,” GES said in the social media post.
Developed by the National Teaching Council (NTC), the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for pre-tertiary teachers is a point-based system serving as a reference for stakeholders in the CPD sector to develop materials for teachers.
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD), according to the National Teaching Council (NTC), is defined as learning experiences that help individuals develop and improve their professional practice.
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities can include courses, further education, research, attending conferences, writing articles, seminars, distance or online learning, and planning or running a course.
Earlier this year, the Ghana Education Service and the National Teaching Council (NTC) held their first Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day for the year on Friday, March 28, 2025.
GES, following the Professional Development training, announced a school closure in a statement signed by GES Deputy Director-General Munawaru Issahaque, saying it has designated March 28, 2025, as National Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day.
In the press statement, the Ghana Education Service, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education (MoE), said the March 28 holiday is in recognition of the importance of continuous professional development for teachers.
It indicated that the declaration is to ensure all teachers nationwide have the necessary institutional support and dedicated time to participate in the Mental Health and Well-being Training for Teachers without disruption.
“The management of GES is by this letter requesting all Regional Directors of Education to inform all Metro, Municipal, and District Directors of Education to adhere to the above directive with regards to the CPD day for our teachers,” it said in the statement.
The modules discussed during the CPD day aimed to equip teachers with the necessary tools and strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and promote overall well-being.
To ensure the successful implementation of the CPD program, a team of officials, including Director General Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, Deputy Director-General (Management Services) Prof. Smile Dzisi, Guidance and Counselling Director, Mrs Gifty Bremansu, the Greater Accra Regional Director, Hajia Katumi Natogma Attah, the Municipal Director for Korley Klottey and some frontline officers from the Regional office and headquarters, visited some schools in Accra to monitor and observe the exercise.
Other Headquarters officials also visited schools across the length and breadth of the country.
This initiative demonstrates the Ghana Education Service’s commitment to prioritising teachers’ well-being and providing them with opportunities for growth and development.
