{
  "id": 7714967,
  "title": "Education Ministry to review CSSPS after Catholic Bishops’ call",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/education-ministry-to-review-cssps-after-catholic-bishops-call",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:45:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/09/16/education-ministry-to-review-cssps-after-catholic-bishops-call/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Education in Ghana has announced plans to conduct a thorough review of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), following calls made by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference for increased transparency and accountability in the placement process. The Ministry intends to establish a Technical Working Committee after the current placement exercise to assess various elements of the system and pinpoint areas that require improvement.\n\nA statement released by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, expressed gratitude for the Bishops’ call for a \"complete review\" of the CSSPS, and affirmed the government's dedication to ensuring the system's credibility, efficiency, fairness, and responsiveness to students, parents, and schools. The Minister emphasized that the CSSPS operates on a merit-based approach, prioritizing merit over protocol in the placement of eligible candidates. Placement decisions are based on predetermined criteria designed to guarantee that proficient students are treated equitably within the established placement framework.\n\nHowever, the Ministry recognized the necessity of ongoing enhancements to the system. The review will examine the different components of the CSSPS, identify areas necessitating improvement, and bolster transparency and accountability. The statement also declared that the CSSPS placement is cost-free, warning parents and candidates against paying money to secure placements or have existing placements altered. The Ministry cautioned that anyone soliciting payment related to school placement should report such instances to the relevant law enforcement authorities. Parents and guardians with credible proof of demands for money by officials from the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, CSSPS Secretariat, Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training, or any other third party are urged to report these cases for investigation, with the assurance that complainants' identities will be safeguarded.\n\nThe announcement arrives amidst persistent concerns surrounding Ghana’s secondary school placement system, with questions raised regarding transparency and the factors influencing placement decisions. The Ministry of Education reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the CSSPS and ensuring that merit, fairness, and transparency remain at the core of the placement process.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Education has announced plans to undertake a comprehensive review of Ghana’s Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), following calls from the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference for greater transparency and accountability in the placement process. The post Education Ministry to review CSSPS after Catholic Bishops’ call appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana's Ministry of Education to review CSSPS system",
    "Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference urges transparency",
    "Technical Working Committee to assess system improvements"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Education Ministry's review of CSSPS, prompted by Catholic Bishops' concerns, aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and fairness, indicating a potential shift in the system's dynamics to favour students and parents.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}