Harini Amarasuriya

However, in providing degree-level education in nursing, the necessary measures must be taken to ensure the development of the health system, the education system, and the quality of the nursing profession.

Within the new education reforms, pathways are being developed through both academic and vocational education for children to obtain degrees and enter professions. We need to understand that these are two different pathways, with different…

Taking into consideration complaints that certain schools admit students outside the official waiting list, the new circular requires schools to maintain a temporary waiting list limited to 50% of the available vacancies.

In order to address issues relating to proof of residence in admissions to Grade One in government schools, a new circular incorporating a structured assessment system has been issued for implementation from the 2027 academic year.

Under this mechanism, the programme Diviyata Saviyak provides grants of Rs. 2 million each for the construction or purchase of houses for orphaned children, while the programme Artha provides a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 for children…

Within nearly two years of assuming office, the present Government has established a multi-sectoral integrated mechanism, through Cabinet decisions and with the participation of several institutions, to strengthen child protection and…

Further, with the support of UNICEF, a Digital Competency Framework for teachers has been developed, under which approximately 750 trainers have already been trained through the Online Safety module.

Initial discussions are being conducted under the leadership of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, with the participation of the Ministries of Education, Health and Digital Economy, the Sri Lanka Police, the Sri Lanka Computer…

A policy framework is currently being developed to protect children in the digital environment, taking into account the psychological, health and social impacts associated with social media use among children under the age of 16.