A Basic 5 pupil at a school in the Savannah Region has been taken to a hospital after an incident in which a teacher is alleged to have caned the student. The child was reported to be seriously injured and required medical attention. (ghanaweb.com
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According to community members, the incident occurred during school hours when the teacher reportedly disciplined the pupil by caning. Other pupils alerted local adults who then assisted the injured child and took them to a nearby health facility for treatment. (facebook.com
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Officials from the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Savannah Region confirmed they have launched an investigation into the matter. A team has been sent to the school to gather statements from staff, pupils and witnesses to establish what happened. They said they will review the incident and take appropriate action based on their findings. (ghanaweb.com
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The Regional Education Director expressed concern about the reported events and emphasised that corporal punishment is not permitted under current education guidelines. The director said teachers should use approved methods of classroom management and discipline that promote learning while protecting the safety and wellbeing of pupils. (facebook.com
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Local community members have also called for transparency and fairness in handling the case. Some parents say school environments should be safe for all pupils and that any form of unacceptable conduct by staff must be addressed promptly. (facebook.com
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The pupil remains under medical care while the investigation continues and GES officials work with the school leadership to ensure that proper procedures are followed in response to the incident. (ghanaweb.com
