Question NW2812 to the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
27 November 2020 - NW2812
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) With reference to her reply to question 2561 on 6 November 2020, what is the breakdown of learners in each (a) grade and (b) province who have not been accounted for between 1 April 2020 and 1 October 2020; (2) whether the original total figure furnished in the reply includes those students who were given permission to be home-schooled; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) how has her department monitored those students who have decided to study from home versus those who have dropped out?
Reply:
(1) Please see attachment.
(2) Yes.
(3) The provinces are busy triangulating and verifying the information when learners sit for examination.