A Study About the Effects of Consolidation Policy on Access of Parents and Co-Curricular Activities in Consolidated Schools in Punjab Pakistan

Abstract

This causal-comparative/ex-post facto study evaluates the effectiveness of the Punjab Government's school consolidation policy in improving the school system. The primary objective was to determine the effects of consolidation on access of parents to consolidated schools and to determine the effects of consolidation on co-curricular activities in consolidated schools. The study focused on 112 consolidated Model Primary Schools in the Gujranwala division, encompassing 560 teachers, head teachers, and 2576 students. Data were collected from 380 respondents using a self-developed questionnaire, with a reliability coefficient of 0.87. Statistical analyses including Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Statistics (ANOVA and Post Hoc tests) were conducted using SPSS software. Findings revealed improvements in access of parents in consolidated schools and there was a matter of concern regarding co- curricular activities in consolidated schools.