Question NW3037 to the Minister of Basic Education

Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1) Of the 22 schools for visually impaired learners, what is the (a) enrolment at each school, (b) how many braille machines are available at each school, (c) what other support materials are available, (d) how many trained educators are appointed at each school, (e) how many support staff are appointed in (i) administrative posts, (ii) therapist posts and (iii) class assistant posts; (2) with reference to the specified schools in each province, (a) how many have the services of an Orientation and Mobility Practitioner, (b) what is the vacancy rate for support staff at each of the schools, (c) how many have implemented White Paper 6 as expected and (d) how many (i) district and (ii) provincial education department officials are appropriately trained to assist teachers and support staff at the specified schools? NW3577E