On August 14, 2026, Minister of Education Transformation, The Hon. Chad Blackman, delivered a Ministerial Statement outlining key policy priorities and initiatives that will help shape the 2026/2027 academic year and the continued transformation of education in Barbados.
From universal access to early childhood education and the rollout of the National Breakfast Programme, to Community Service Learning, strengthened literacy and numeracy and continued investment in our school infrastructure, we remain focused on building an education system that delivers for every child in Barbados.
Here are some of these key initiatives at a glance:
Secondary School Transition
The Minister outlined plans for the Secondary School Transition Plan.
Here is what you need to know about the BSSEE, Continuous Assessment and the phased introduction of the new assessment and placement model:
