The government has begun a review of Ghana’s basic education curriculum from Kindergarten One (KG1) to Primary Six, with a focus on improving literacy and numeracy among pupils.

Press Secretary to the Education Minister, Hashmin Mohammed, said the review was intended to address weaknesses in foundational learning and improve pupils’ performance as they progress through the education system.

Speaking to Eyewitness News on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Mohammed said concerns over pupils’ performance in subjects such as Mathematics and English, following the release of the latest BECE results, had highlighted the need to strengthen basic education.

“We are revising the basic curriculum from KG1 to Primary 6,” he said.

According to Mohammed, the revised curriculum will place greater emphasis on literacy and numeracy to ensure pupils develop the essential skills needed for higher levels of education.

He said the government had identified gaps in basic education and was taking steps to address them through changes to the curriculum.

Mohammed also criticised the previous administration’s approach to curriculum development, arguing that changes to the curriculum had not always been matched with adequate teaching and learning materials.

He said the government was therefore seeking to address both curriculum content and the resources required to support effective teaching and learning.