Implementation of Child Friendly School Programs in Schools as Perceived by Teachers and Learners from Public Primary Schools in Chesumei Sub-County, Kenya

Implementation of Child Friendly School Programs in Schools as Perceived by Teachers and Learners from Public Primary Schools in Chesumei Sub-County, Kenya

*Dr. Grace Cheruto, Prof. Daniel Allida & Dr. Catherine Amimo
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya
*Corresponding author: cheru2013christ@gmail.com

Received January 30, 2021; Revised March 14, 2021; Accepted March 15, 2021

Abstract: This study looked at the implementation of Child Friendly School Program as observed by teachers and learners of primary schools in Chesumei Sub-County, Kenya. The sample comprised of two hundred and thirty one teachers and eight hundred and forty five students. Pilot schools were purposively selected while simple random sampling was used to select non-pilot schools. Data was collected using questionnaires, observation, and interviews. Content analysis was used to interpret qualitative data. Quantitative data was analyzed by use of percentages, means, and standard deviation. Teachers and learners rated highly the implementation of Child Friendly practices such as equity and equality, community linkages and partnerships, and safe and protective school. The ministry of Health and Public Works should also be involved in issues of health, nutrition and infrastructure.