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Affiliated Private Schools Reject Being Grouped With Unrecognised Institutions
Some private schools in West Bengal say they should not all be treated the same.
They say recognised schools follow rules set by education boards and the government.
These rules cover buildings, teachers, safety, management and school finances.
They say some other schools operate without the required approvals.
When something goes wrong at one of those schools, people may think all private schools are responsible.
The association wants the difference to be made clear.
More than 100 schools belong to the group.
More than 50 school owners attended its recent meeting.
They also want to work together on safety, quality and other school issues.
The West Bengal Association of Private Affiliated Schools wants recognised private schools distinguished from unrecognised institutions.
The association represents more than 100 schools affiliated with CBSE, CISCE and the state board.
School owners said affiliated institutions follow board and government rules, including requirements for infrastructure, safety and teachers.
The association warned that problems at unrecognised schools can unfairly damage public confidence in all private schools.
More than 50 owners attended the association’s annual general meeting hosted by National English School Calcutta.
- Who
- The West Bengal Association of Private Affiliated Schools and owners of private schools affiliated with recognised education boards.
- What
- They urged authorities and the public not to group recognised affiliated private schools with unrecognised institutions operating without proper approvals.
- Where
- At National English School Calcutta in West Bengal.
- When
- The issue was discussed at the association’s second annual general meeting on Wednesday; a representation was submitted to the education minister in August.
- Why
- The association says such comparisons could damage public confidence in compliant private schools and overlook the regulatory standards they follow.
Affiliated School Owners’ View
Blanket Public Perception
How private schools should be classified
Affiliated School Owners’ View
Recognised affiliated schools should be distinguished from institutions operating without required approvals because they comply with board and government norms.
Blanket Public Perception
As described by the association, the general perception is that a problem at any private school reflects on private schools collectively.
Effect of school problems
Affiliated School Owners’ View
Combining the two groups can undermine public confidence in schools that meet affiliation and regulatory requirements.
Blanket Public Perception
Without a clear distinction, the public may associate incidents at unrecognised schools with all private schools.
Key facts
- Association
- West Bengal Association of Private Affiliated Schools
- Membership
- More than 100 private schools
- Boards represented
- Central Board of Secondary Education, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations and the state board
- Meeting attendance
- More than 50 school owners
- Meeting host
- National English School Calcutta
- Affiliation standards
- Infrastructure, governance, academic standards, teacher qualifications, safety measures and financial capability
- Prior action
- The association submitted a representation to the education minister in August
Quotes
Ranjan Mitter
Member of the association’s board of directors
“There has to be a distinction between affiliated private schools like ours, which comply with all board and government norms, and schools mushrooming in apartments without following the rules and regulations governing schools.”
telegraphindia.com
“We have an association of heads to discuss academic issues, but there are plenty of non-academic things to be discussed in schools, like safety, quality and reliability.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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