The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is partnering with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to ensure that students in sections of western Kingston can attend school safely.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, carried out the first in a series of consultations with ministries, when he met with executives of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, yesterday (September 6).

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is reporting a smooth start to the 2016-17 academic year in Region Four, comprising schools in the parishes of Westmoreland, Hanover and St. James.

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has trained a total of 1,400 persons in school safety and security techniques, through its School-wide Positive Behaviour Intervention Support (SWPBIS) programme.

Education Minister Senator Ruel Reid says the Government plans to spend $2.1 billion over the next three years to facilitate the second phase of the Tablets in Schools programme.