Government unprepared for education reforms rollout in 2025: CTU

The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has warned that the government is not adequately prepared to roll out new education reforms scheduled for implementation in 2025, signalling potential delays and implementation challenges ahead.

The union's position reflects broader concerns within the education sector about the timeline and feasibility of introducing comprehensive reforms without adequate groundwork, training of educators, and allocation of necessary resources.

The CTU's assessment suggests that critical gaps remain in preparation infrastructure, teacher training programmes, and institutional readiness required to support a successful transition to reformed educational frameworks across the country's school system.

The warning comes as policymakers continue deliberations on education sector improvements aimed at modernising Sri Lanka's schooling system. The union's concerns underscore the need for coordinated planning between government authorities and education stakeholders to ensure reforms are adequately supported when implemented.

Education ministry officials have not yet responded to the CTU's readiness assessment, though the union's statement indicates ongoing dialogue between the government and teacher representatives remains critical for successful policy execution.