The ETGPS department of the Ministry of Education and Training, guided by the principles of the counselling profession and government documents, and drawing from international instruments related to the field, advocates to build the whole person through the provision of such services as guidance, counselling, testing and health education. To this end the department shall strive to ensure the existence of adequately trained full-time personnel and sufficient structures
The SCCS programme, led by the Ministry of Education and Training in partnership with UNICEF and MiET, addresses the impact of poverty, HIV & AIDS on children and their school communities. It promotes holistic support through psychosocial care, staff development, child protection, and career guidance.
The department supports learners’ personal, social, emotional, and academic development. It provides psychosocial services, career guidance, child protection, and staff development across Eswatini schools.
Psychosocial support for orphaned and vulnerable children
Career guidance including subject selection and career fairs
Child protection through the toll-free helpline (9664)
HIV & AIDS education and peer support programmes
The helpline (9664) allows children to report abuse confidentially. It has received over 5,000 cases since its launch in 2004. Guidance officers also visit schools to raise awareness.
All learners in primary, secondary, and high schools can access services. Teachers and principals are also trained to provide basic support and refer serious cases.
Staff development workshops are held regularly
Training on psychosocial tools like “speaking books”
Partners include UNICEF, SNAT, NERCHA, UNESCO, AMICAAL, Red Cross, Save the Children, Scripture Union, and others.
Your happiness is our goal. If you’re not happy, we’ll work to make it right.
