Question NW1991 to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
01 September 2020 - NW1991
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What are the relevant details of the (a) set targets, (b) time frames and (c) targets achieved for the establishment of (i) special schools and (ii) full-service schools in all the education districts since 2014?
Reply:
With regard to (a) set targets, (b) time frames, and (c) targets achieved for the establishment of (1) special schools and (ii) full-service schools in all the education districts since 2014, the following can be reported:
(a) No targets were set for the establishment of special schools, since the focus was on ensuring the establishment of full-service schools, so as to increase access for learners with special education needs. The sector target for the establishment of full-service schools was 624.
(b) No timeframes were set for the establishment of special schools. The sector target of the establishment of 624 full-service schools had to be achieved by 2018.
(c) Although no targets were set for the establishment of special schools, by 2018, there were 501 special schools (447 Public, 54 Independent), as compared to 295 in 2002. By 2018, 848 full-service schools were established across all districts - 224 full-service schools more than the target of 624.