The direct beneficiaries of the project were the children and communities in the most disadvantaged, rural remote areas of Jamaica. JAASP specifically aimed to tackle the key issues of access, quality, retention and equity in relation to rural education.
One of the underlying principles of the project was the building of partnerships between schools, parents, communities, decentralised and national Ministry of Education officers and the private sector to develop improved livelihood opportunities for rural children.
Lessons from JAASP have been applied in the Nigeria Basic Education Programme.

Publications
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Changing the Future: Impact Assessment of the Jamaica All-Age Schools Project (216k)

A Sense of Self Worth: Action Research in the Jamaica All Age Schools Project (721k)

Action Research Case Studies (278k)

Sharing Problems and Solutions: Link Study Exchange Visits in the Jamaica All Age Schools Project (533k)

Closer to Home: Regional Strengthening in the Jamaica All Age Schools (316k)

A Guide to School Improvement Planning: A Participatory Approach for School and Community Leaders (2,221k)

Facilitator Training for School Based Resource Persons (2,397k)

For more information contact M.E.Surridge@wlv.ac.uk