Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
THE SCHEDULE (See sections 19 and 25) NORMS AND STANDARDS FOR A SCHOOL Sl. No. Item Norms and Standards 1. Numbers of teachers:
- (a)For first class to fifth class Admitted children Number of teachers Up to Sixty Two Between sixty-one to ninety Three Between Ninety-one to one hundred and twenty Four Between One hundred and twenty-one to two hundred Five Above One hundred and fifty children Five plus one Headteacher Above Two hundred children Pupil-Teacher Ratio (excluding Head-teacher) shall not exceed forty.
- (b)For sixth class to eighth class (1) At least one teacher per class so that there shall be at least one teacher each for—
- (i)Science and Mathematics;
- (ii)Social Studies;
- (iii)Languages.
- (2)At least one teacher for every thirty-five children.
- (3)Where admission of children is above one hundred—
- (i)a full time head-teacher;
- (ii)part time instructors for—
- (A)Art Education;
- (B)Health and Physical Education;
- (C)Work Education. 2. Building All-weather building consisting of—
- (i)at least one class-room for every teacher and an office-cum-store-cum-Head teacher’s room;
- (ii)barrier-free access;
- (iii)separate toilets for boys and girls;
- (iv)safe and adequate drinking water facility to all children; Sl. No. Item Norms and Standards
- (v)a kitchen where mid-day meal is cooked in the school;
- (vi)Playground;
- (vii)arrangements for securing the school building by boundary wall or fencing. 3. Minimum number of working days/instructional hours in an academic year
- (i)two hundred working days for first class to fifth class;
- (ii)two hundred and twenty working days for sixth class to eighth class;
- (iii)eight hundred instructional hours per academic year for first class to fifth class;
- (iv)one thousand instructional hours per academic year for sixth class to eighth class. 4. Minimum number of working hours per week for the teacher forty-five teaching including preparation hours. 5. Teaching learning equipment Shall be provided to each class as required. 6. Library There shall be a library in each school providing newspaper, magazines and books on all subjects, including story-books. 7. Play material, games and sports equipment Shall be provided to each class as required.
Summary
- Schedule 1 sets the minimum standards for school infrastructure, including all-weather buildings, separate toilets for boys and girls, and secure boundary walls.
- It defines the exact number of teachers required for classes one to five based on enrollment, starting with two teachers for up to sixty children.
- For classes six to eight, it mandates at least one teacher for every thirty-five children, plus subject teachers and a full-time head teacher if admissions exceed one hundred.
- It specifies the minimum school year, requiring two hundred working days for primary classes and two hundred and twenty working days for upper primary classes.
- Teachers must work at least forty-five hours per week, which includes both teaching hours and preparation hours.
- Every school must have a playground, safe drinking water, a mid-day meal kitchen, and a library stocked with books, magazines, and newspapers.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the required pupil-to-teacher ratio for classes six to eight under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?
Under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, there must be at least one teacher for every thirty-five children in classes six to eight.
2. How many working days must a primary school complete in a year under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?
Under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, a school must have at least two hundred working days per academic year for classes one to five, and two hundred and twenty working days for classes six to eight.
3. What are the teacher working hour requirements under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?
Under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, a teacher must work a minimum of forty-five hours per week, which includes both active teaching hours and lesson preparation hours.
4. What building facilities are mandatory for a school under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?
Under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, every school must have an all-weather building with at least one classroom for every teacher, barrier-free access, separate toilets for boys and girls, a kitchen for mid-day meals, safe drinking water, a playground, and a boundary wall or fencing.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, if a primary school has 140 admitted children in classes one to five, how many teachers must be appointed?
Q2.According to Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, what are the minimum annual instructional hours required for classes six to eight?
Q3.Under Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, what must a school do if its enrollment in classes six to eight exceeds one hundred children?
Q4.According to Schedule 1 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, how many minimum weekly working hours are mandated for a teacher, and what do they include?