[file photo]The Education Ministry is tackling long-standing issues of staff misconduct, shortages and weak accountability through major reforms. Radrodro states a comprehensive disciplinary policy is being developed to address misconduct among school heads, teachers and non-teaching staff. Article continues after advertisementPast practices often saw staff being transferred rather than held accountable, moving problems between schools. The Performance Disciplinary Unit will oversee unresolved cases to protect students, schools and the integrity of the education system. Mr Speaker Sir, the second on the teacher transfer policy, the teacher transfer policy plays a crucial role in mitigating teacher shortages in schools, in future schools by enabling greater flexibility, responsiveness and equity in our staff.”Radrodro also outlined changes to the teacher transfer policy to tackle staff shortages and redistribute teachers across schools, divisions and districts.