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Portfolio Committee on Basic Education 13 September 2017

FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT IN MEETING ITS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR 2017/18. Portfolio Committee on Basic Education 13 September 2017. PRESENTATION OUTLINE. PART A Performance Indicators and Targets PART B:

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Portfolio Committee on Basic Education 13 September 2017

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  1. FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT IN MEETING ITS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR 2017/18 Portfolio Committee on Basic Education 13 September 2017

  2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE PART A Performance Indicators and Targets PART B: Financial Report: First Quarter Expenditure

  3. PART A Performance Indicators and Targets

  4. PURPOSE • To report on the first quarter outputs of the Department against the planned targets of the pre-determined objectives in the Annual Performance Plan for financial year 2017/18. • To report on the Department’s expenditure for the first quarter of the financial year 2017/18.

  5. MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS • The writing of the Senior Certificate (SC) 2017 examination commenced on 23 May 2017 and ended on 06 July 2017. • The Department finalised the Evaluation study of the FunzaLushaka Bursary Programme (FLBP)and jointly conducted the evaluation with the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME). • As part of the oversight monitoring, the Director-General completed the first round of Provincial Engagements with Senior Managers, District Directors, Circuit Managers and Principals in all provinces. A total of twenty-seven (27) engagements were done. • The Minister of Basic Education on 07 April 2017, presented the 4th Annual National Education Excellence Awardsto hard working districts and schools that achieved excellent results in the 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examinations. • News for Kids Project launched: The DBE and the German Press Agency have entered into a partnership to provide learners with age-appropriate newspapers twice a month.

  6. PERFOMANCE IN THE SYSTEM • Consequence management. • School management. • Harmonised aligned monitoring. • Better program planning and reporting. • Sector indicator PPMs. • Provincial audit outcome prioritised.

  7. PROGRAMMES OF THE DBE The ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN summarises the priorities of the DBE as aligned to theDelivery Agreement of OUTCOME 1: Improving the quality of Basic Educationand the Action Plan to 2014: Towards the Realisation of Schooling 2025. The activities of the DBE have been structured into five programmes as elaborated in the Annual Performance Plan: • PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION • PROGRAMME 2: CURRICULUM POLICY, SUPPORT AND MONITORING • PROGRAMME 3: TEACHERS, EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT • PROGRAMME 4: PLANNING, INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT • PROGRAMME 5: EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT SERVICES

  8. 2017/18 Q1 STATUS BAR FOR INDICATORS • All Annual Targets are WHITE unless fully achieved. • Where 50% of the target has not been achieved, the status is reflected as RED. • Where 50% or more of the target has been realised, the status is reflected as AMBER. • Where the target has been fully achieved, the status is reflected as GREEN.

  9. PIE CHART STATUS

  10. 2017/2018 INTERNAL AUDIT REVIEW • Internal Audit involvement in the review of Performance Information reported during the year. • Internal Audit 2017/2018 audit coverage plan included the audit review of quarter 1 and quarter 3 Performance Information. • The review of quarter 4 at the end of financial year. • The review covers the accuracy, validity, and completeness of evidence submitted as achieved for quarterly, bi- annual and progress report towards milestones set towards annual targets. • Reports are issued with recommendations and action plans for improvement.

  11. PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION The purpose of Programme 1 is to managethe Department and provide strategic and administrative support services.

  12. PROGRAMME 1 ... HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, LABOUR RELATIONS AND IT SERVICES… Corporate Services • A total of thirty-eight (38) posts were advertised including School Improvement Support Coordinators (SISCOs), National Education Evaluation and Development Unit (NEEDU) and Inclusive Education in all provinces. Two (2)Key Senior Management Service (SMS) posts were filled. • Tax reconciliations for the tax year were completed and submitted. • Performance Management and Development Scheme (PMDS) Assessments for the year were completed and bonuses were paid for meritorious achievement. • All Financial Disclosure of Interest (FDI) for SMS members were submitted electronically as required by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA).

  13. PROGRAMME 1 ... HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, LABOUR RELATIONS AND IT SERVICES… Training and Social Responsibility • Workplace Skills Plan 2017/18 and Annual Training Report for 2016/17 were submitted to Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education Training Authority (EDTP-SETA) and Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA) respectively. • Human Resource Development (HRD) Implementation Plan and Monitoring Questionnaire were submitted to the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA). • A total of forty-four (44) employees attended skills development and training programmes. • Atotal of seven (7) newly appointed officials attended the Compulsory Induction Programme (CIP) in June 2017, and one (1)senior manager at Director level, attended level 13-14 CIP E- learning which started on 26 June 2017. • Atotal of four (4) interns and one (1) learner were appointed during this quarter.

  14. PROGRAMME 1 ... HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, LABOUR RELATIONS AND IT SERVICES… Labour Relations • The DBE compiled a quarterly article on “Cohabitation”: The article was published in the Labour Relations folder. • Participated in KhaRiGude investigations in: KZN, MP, FS and EC Provinces. • Investigation and Disciplinary hearing reports were produced. Disciplinary findings and letters were written to the alleged offenders. Government Information Technology Officer (GITO) • The Business Agreement and the Service Level Agreements were managed with State Information and Technology Agency (SITA). • The risk of vulnerability for hacking of old unsupported hardware was mitigated.

  15. PROGRAMME 1 ... FINANCIAL SERVICES, SECURITY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT… Financial Services • Cash Flow Statements: Monthly cash flow statements were submitted to the Executive authority and management. • Monthly drawings: Funds were requested into the Department's PGM account. The Department managed to procure goods and services to fulfil its mandate. • Quarterly reports of public entities: Analysed the quarterly reports of Public Entities. • Reporting on conditional grants: Monthly financial reports were prepared and submitted to the National Treasury. • Annual Financial Statements: Prepared and submitted the Annual Financial Statements to the Auditor-General. • Basic Accounting System (BAS) Systems: Updated SCOA classification and monitoring BAS users which will assist in maintaining the segment details and function rules. • Processing of Payments: Service provider payments were authorised daily.

  16. PROGRAMME 1… FINANCIAL SERVICES, SECURITY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT Assets and Security Management • Control systems: Control systems were established and maintained in order to ensure an effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of the Departmental assets. • Security policies: Developed, monitored and implemented security policies and liaised with the controlling institutions. Office Accommodation • Public Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement: Monthly unitary fee was discussed and paid for the received full services accommodation. Logistical Services • Bid committee meetings: Specifications were scrutinised and tenders were evaluated. Appointment of service providers process underway. Legal and Legislative Services • Drafting and vetting contracts: Contracts were drafted in compliance with the law of contract to protect the Department and ensure it survives legal scrutiny. • Manage all litigation against the Department: Professionally drafted pleadings and letters to attorneys were sent, to ensure that the DBE is professionally represented in court and to prevent adverse court judgments.

  17. PROGRAMME 1 ... STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESEARCH AND CO-ORDINATION Co-ordination and Secretarial Support

  18. PROGRAMME 1 ... STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESEARCH AND CO-ORDINATION… Research Co-ordination, Monitoring and Evaluation (RCME)… • Finalisation of General Household Survey (GHS) 2015. • Early Grade Reading Study (EGRS) I: The EGRS study in North West has been running since 2015 and commenced implementation in Grade 3 in the 2017 academic year. • The implementation service providers-Class Act, continued to implement interventions 1 and 2 in the province during the first quarter. • Early Grade Reading Study (EGRS) II: the EGRS II study in the Mpumalanga Province is underway. • The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) Implementation Evaluation: The DPME and the DBE jointly commissioned the Implementation Evaluation of the National Curriculum Statement Grade R to 12 Focusing on the (CAPS) as articulated in the National Evaluation Plan of the DPME in March 2016.

  19. PROGRAMME 1 ... STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESEARCH AND CO-ORDINATION… Research Co-ordination, Monitoring and Evaluation (RCME) • Eight (8) 4th Quarterly Provincial Sector Reports were analysed. • District Profiles were updated with the latest available data and presented at Minister’s District Directors meeting held on 29 and 30 June 2017. Strategic Planning and Reporting… • 2017/18 Annual Performance Plan (APP): The Department compiled the APP presentation to brief the Basic Education Portfolio Committee (PC) and the Select Committee on Education and Recreation on 03 May 2017. • Draft Programme Performance Measures (PPMs) were developed and presented at the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) HEDCOM Subcommittee on 08-09 June 2017 for analysis and further input. • The Department Outcomes 7, 13 and 14 reports for Quarter 4 were compiled and submitted to the Departments of Rural Development, Social Development and Arts and Culture on 26, 07 and 11 April 2017 respectively.

  20. PROGRAMME 1 ... Strategic Planning and Reporting • First Draft Annual Report: Developed and consolidated the 1st draft Annual Report for 2016/17 and submitted it to the Auditor-General on 31 May 2017. • Cabinet Memorandum and Progress Report on Outcome 1 was submitted to DPME and Cabinet committee on 28 May 2017. • Public Entities: The Q4 Reports for Umalusi and SACE were analysed and feedback was provided to the entities. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL Business Process Management • The Department received 108 parliamentary questions: 101 were from the National Assembly (NA) while seven (7) were from the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). • Tabling of responses to Parliament: Out of 108 questions received by the Department, only thirty-nine (39) were submitted in Parliament within the 10 days period determined by Parliament while sixty-nine (69) were not, and translating into 36% and 64% respectively. • Meetings of the Portfolio and Select Committees: The Department honoured all thirteen (13) meetings with Parliament, eleven (11) with the PC on Basic Education, two (2) with the Select Committee on Education and Recreation.

  21. PROGRAMME 1 ... OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL Business Process Management Submission of Presentations

  22. PROGRAMME 1 ... OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL Business Process Management… • Submission of Presentations

  23. PROGRAMME 1 ... INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT • Review of the DBE Annual Financial Statements: Review of the 2016/17 DBE Annual Report issued and presented to audit committee. Identified areas for improvement and discussed recommendations with managers to minimise material mis-statement. • Conditional Grant (MST, NSNP and HIV & Aids) compliance audits: The report is at draft stage and for discussion with relevant managers from MST, NSNP, HIV and AIDS. • SCM consulting-Tender Evaluation for ASIDI: Draft report developed. • SA-SAMS Compliance with CAPS Chapter 4 consulting review. • ASIDI audit review and follow up review: Reports issued in May 2017 and presented to Audit Committee. • KhaRiGude audit and follow up review: Reports issued in April 2017 and presented to Audit Committee. • Performance Information Audit Q2 Report issued in April 2017 and presented to Audit Committee. • National Anti- Corruption Hotline Cases: Sending of follow up letters/emails/telephonic were made to the affected provinces (PEDs): GP, LP, WC, KZN and EC.

  24. PROGRAMME 1 ... MEDIA LIAISON AND NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL COMMUNICATION… Media Liaison • The media mailbox received sixty-six (66) media enquiries of which the topics of enquiry included: • Curriculum and Examination; • School Health issues; • Scholar Transport: Percentage of pupils who need scholar transport (emanating from answer provided to a parliamentary question); • School safety; • School administration; • NSNP; • School Infrastructure; • Religion; and • Funza Lushakabursary.

  25. PROGRAMME 1 ... MEDIA LIAISON AND NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL COMMUNICATION… Publications and Internal Communication • Graphics were created for the public area information display system, as well as the poster frames, eight (8) programmes and projects. Events Management and Special Projects • Four (4) community public participation and relations campaigns; fifty-six (56)Ministerial and Departmental events; four (4)exhibitions; five (5)Awards Ceremonies and one (1)Imbizo. • Support of Departmental and Ministerial events: Photojournalism assistance was provided to a total of forty-four (44)events covered. • A total of 8,533 photographs taken and placed on the image bank.

  26. PROGRAMME 1 ... MEDIA LIAISON AND NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL COMMUNICATION Information Resource Centre (IRC) • Twelve (12) new records from donated resources were recorded. • A total number of 553 staff members have registered as IRC members, with twelve (12)new registrations completed. • A total number of 310 titles were issued between April and June 2017, seventeen (17)titles were issued manually. • A total number of twenty-one (21) ISBN numbers were issued.

  27. PROGRAMME 1 ... INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GRANT IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING… United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) • Participated in the UNESCO round-table meeting for experience sharing between Africa and Turkey: Natural, Cultural and Intangible Heritage from 21-22 April 2017 in Antalya, Turkey. • Participated on the LEGO Foundation meeting held in Billund, Denmark from 22-28 April 2017. • Participated on UNESCO Consultation and strategic planning workshop of National commission for UNESCO in the Southern Africa Region. • Participated in UNESCO Regional Workshop on Teacher Standards and Competencies. • Participated in UNESCO Southern Africa Regional Meeting on ICTs in Education held in Harare, Zimbabwe 27-28 June 2017.

  28. PROGRAMME 1 ... INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GRANT IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING… International Relations and Multilateral Affairs (IRMA) • 2017 SADC meeting for Ministers and Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ) meetings in Swaziland: Co-ordinated logistical arrangements, prepared briefing packs for the Minister delegation. • MOU’s for Kenya and Sri Lanka were drafted and sent to Legal Services to request internal opinion. • Meetings with multilateral partners USAID, EU and Japan International Cooperative Agency (JICA): Co-ordinated programmes of co-operation with foreign governments and relevant agencies.

  29. PROGRAMME 1 ... INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GRANT IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING International Relations and Multilateral Affairs (IRMA) • Interdepartmental meetings at DIRCO and ICT and Steering Committee on Treaty Obligations at the Department of Justice were attended with the aim of forming active partnerships with foreign governments and agencies supporting basic education. • Hosted a delegation from Finland led by the Deputy Minister of Education of Finland and the Ambassador of France to South Africa with the aim of coordinating dialogue between the DBE and departments of education from other countries. • Attended SA-US Bilateral Forum: Co-ordinatedprogrammes of co-operation with foreign governments and relevant agencies to support basic education with the aim of establishing bilateral cooperation foreign countries.

  30. PROGRAMME 1 Project Management • European Union Primed SPSP Impact Evaluation: A draft evaluation report was produced. • SA-EU Multi-annual Indicative Plan (MIP) proposal drafted: Education for Employability draft proposal was drafted to enable the Department to access new funding in the 2018/19 financial year. • Call 3 – General Budget Support briefing: Prepared memo calling for proposals from Programmes. This will enable the Department to access new funding in the 2018/19 financial year.

  31. INDICATOR TABLE: PROGRAMME 1

  32. PROGRAMME 2: CURRICULUM POLICY, SUPPORT AND MONITORING The purpose of Programme 2 is to develop curriculum and assessment policies and monitor and support their implementation.

  33. PROGRAMME 2… CURRICULUM AND QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMES… Learning and Teaching Support Materials (LTSM) Workbooks: • A total number of 24 909 810 workbooks were printed and the percentage by 30 June was at 93%. Development and quality assurance of state owned textbooks to ensure standardised textbooks across the sector and affordable LTSM provisioning: • Grade 12 Technical Mathematics and Science textbooks. • Grade 12 Civil, Electrical and Mechanical textbooks Technology textbooks. • Grade 1-3 Graded Readers and Big books. • Compressed Grades 4-6 NS Tech work/textbooks into textbooks. • Compressed Grades 7-9 Natural Sciences work/textbooks into textbooks. • Compressed Grades 7-9 Technology work/textbooks into textbooks. • Compressed Grades 7-9 Mathematics work/textbooks into textbooks.

  34. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM AND QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMES… Development and quality assurance of IIAL SAL toolkits: • Development and quality assurance of Grade 2 IIAL SAL toolkits. • Printing of Grade 2 IIAL SAL toolkit commenced (Social cohesion and multilingualism). National Reports on Monitoring Utilisation of workbooks volume 1: • The PEDs submitted the Volume 1 utilisation reports at the end of May 2017 for the effective use of workbooks. Development of National Catalogue: • Screening of Grades 1-12 South African Sign Language (SASL). • Screening of FET Literature and Grades 1-12 titles that are not listed on the national catalogue. • Printing and delivery of Braille workbooks was done. LTSM Policy: • The DBE consulted with Socio Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) at the Presidency regarding LTSM policy as per recommendation from Legislative services.

  35. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM AND QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMES… Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST)… Multi-grade Toolkit: Annual Teaching Plan and Lesson plans produced • Developed lesson plans and teacher guides in Collaboration with NECT and Class Act. Developed CAPS Grade 12 training manuals for skills training: • Orientation Manuals developed for use by the fourteen (14) accredited skills training centres to train subject advisors and grade 12 teachers on practical skills. Developed CAPS Grade 12 training manuals for Technical Sciences: • Orientation Manuals developed for the Provinces to train and orientate teachers using the training manual, power point presentations and practical tasks. • The manuals were also developed for proper implementation of Grade 12 CAPS for technical Sciences by all teachers at schools.

  36. PROGRAMME 2 … Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) Monitored implementation on CAPS Grade 11 in technical schools (Mpumalanga Province): • Monitoring tools and reports were produced for all Technical Teachers in all provinces to use standardisedSBA booklets as guidelines to set their own assessment tasks. • Monitored the orientation training of teachers. • Trained Physical Science subject advisors from 6 provinces on CAPS Grade 12 Technical Sciences. Partnership: • A report on the ten (10) Technical schools participating on the Merseta and DBE skills project was produced. Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST)… • Facilitator’s Manual on Agricultural Studies was produced which is aimed at the training of Teachers on the Technical Occupational Curriculum. Oversight visits to Agricultural Schools in EC, KZN and WC: • A model was produced for sustainable Agricultural Schools in a rural setting. Analysed National Strategy for Learner Attainment(NSLA) Provincial reports : • NSLA reports for WC, EC and GP, were analysed and a detailed report was produced.

  37. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM AND QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMES… Rural Education Monitoring the rationalisation of small and non-viable schools: • Provincial monitoring and support visits were conducted in three (3) Provinces namely: EC, KZN and LP. Multi-grade Toolkit: • In preparing to implement the Toolkit, provinces trained a total of 1 046 subject advisors and 1 251 teachers.

  38. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM AND QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMES… Curriculum Innovation and eLearning • Distributed advocacy material of available digital content resources (brochures & posters) to the following: • 12 districts in KZN • 15 districts in GP • 23 districts in EC • Provided advocacy material of available digital content resources (brochures & posters) to districts for distribution to schools: • 1200 posters & 2400 brochures in KZN • 1500 posters & 3000 brochures in GP • 2300 posters & 4600 brochures in EC • Monitored 6 schools for utilisation of ICT resources in: • 3 schools in KZN • 3 schools in FS

  39. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM AND QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMES Curriculum Innovation and eLearning ICT infrastructure:Provided the following ICT infrastructure to 185 schools through the USAO initiative: • 4 440 Tablets • 555 Laptops • 185 Data projectors • 185 Servers • 370 Printers ICT professional development: • A total of 299 teachers were trained on the following: • Google in the classroom - 206 teachers • Intel - ICT change management - 93 school managers • A total of ten (10) Subject Specialists were trained in the management of learning spaces thereby enabling them to manage the learning spaces on the Thutong Portal.

  40. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… Early Childhood Development (ECD) • Monitoring instrument was developed to assist the baseline report on the implementation of NCF developed. • Framework for provincial plans was developed as part of the completion of the integrated planning process. • On-line in-service training of ECD practitioners on play based learning: 5 153 usershave registered on the platform and 733 completed a course thus ensuring a more effective implementation of the NCF. • Quality assurance of the ten (10) versioned NCF documents was done for the promotion of all official languages. Inclusive Education… • Implementation of the Inclusive Education Policy: • Appointed a Project Manager for the Learners with Severe and Profound Intellectual Disability (LSPID) Conditional Grant with effect from 1st May 2017. • Prepared the system for the implementation of the Three Stream Model: • Monitored the training of teachers (Schools of Skill) to strengthen the piloting of the twenty-six (26) Technical Occupational subjects.

  41. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… Inclusive Education • Finalised the development of the GCE: Technical Occupational Qualification: • Engaged DHET and Umalusi on reconceptualising the development of the General Certificate of Education (NQF level 1) for all learners. • Implementation of the Home Education Policy: • Presented the Reviewed Policy on Home Education to the Council of Education Ministers (CEM). • Implemented screening, identification, assessment and support (SIAS) policy as a mechanism for early identification of barriers to learning and early intervention: • Reworked the Business Plan to ensure spending in the SIAS project by September, from the EU budget.

  42. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… • Monitoring and supporting the implementation of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for South African Sign Language curricula for Grades R–12: • Finalised the selection of set works for SASL CAPS at FET and developed a circular in this regard to inform schools. • Visited four (4) provinces (FS, GP, KZN and WC) for setting up of systems to facilitate the implementation of SASL CAPS. • Trained Language Subject Advisors for all phases to capacitate them to monitor and support the implementation of the subject. • An Intervention Programme on Curriculum Differentiation was developed in respect of Mathematics and Languages for EC, KZN and LP, to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. • Norms for Distribution of Resources for an Inclusive System were developed.

  43. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… Further Education and Training (FET) • Nine (9) provincial summary reports on FET programmes were compiled with recommendations for increased accountability due to monitoring of provincial programmes and improved learner outcomes. • Quality assured and finalised the NSLA summary reports of all provinces for the effective oversight of provincial programmes and tracking of learner performance. • Developed training material for History Subject Advisors in a2-day workshopto ensure that material is available for use by Grade 12 teachers and learners for NSC Examinations. • Developed training material on the new 2017 Literature setworks for the Subject Advisors (of all 11 languages) in a 2 day workshop to ensure that material is available for use by Grade 12 teachers and learners for NSC Examination.

  44. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… Further Education and Training (FET) Conducted Literature Workshops for: • sixty-eight (68) Afrikaans Subject Advisors in all provinces for purposes of mitigating the risks related to the implementation of the 2017 new Literature setworks; • One hundred (100) African Languages Subject Advisors inall provinces for purposes of mitigating the risks related to the implementation of the 2017 new Literature setworks; • Ninety-four (94) English Subject Advisors in all provinces for the purposes of mitigating the risks related to the implementation of the 2017 new Literature setworks; and • 103 History Subject Advisors in all provinces for the purposes of mitigating the risks related to the implementation of the 2017 new History guidelines.

  45. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… Further Education and Training (FET) • Developed and finalised Grade 10 – 12 School-Based Assessment (SBA) exemplar tasks for 14 FET subjects: • Grade 10 – 12 Exemplar booklets developed for: Xitshonga, Tshivenda, Siswati, isiNdebele, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Hospitality Studies, Consumer Studies, History, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Life Orientation. • Developed the CAPS Digital Hospitality Curriculum for Grades 10 – 12, in partnership with Sun Internationalto improve the performance of Hospitality studies learners. • Official ministerial launch of the CAPS Digital curriculum to all schools offering Hospitality Studies: • Provided laptops, white boards and data projectors to 100 identified schools in order to improve access for all learners and teachers to a 24 hour Hospitality Studies platform.

  46. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… General Education and Training (GET) • Monitored the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and Incremental Implementation of African Languages (IIAL): • Developed Monitoring instruments for EGRA and IIAL school visits. • Conducted EGRA monitoring in nine (9)schools in three (3)provinces (KZN, GP and NW). • Finalised the Multi-grade Toolkit for all GET Subjects:Completed Toolkit containing: • Adapted Annual Teaching Plan • Exemplar Lesson plans • Exemplar Assessment Activities • Provide curriculum support to all Rural and Multigrade Schools.

  47. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… General Education and Training (GET) • Revised Annual Teaching Plans for Social Sciences were produced (History Grades 4-9) in order to align History topics from Grades 4 – 12. • Arts Education Workshop for 100 teachers and learners was convened. • SBA Exemplar guidelines were developed for each of the subjects (Foundation Phase, Creative Arts, Economic and Management Sciences and Life Orientation subjects). • Developedand Quality assured the draft Reading Strategy of the sector and framework for Reading norms to improve reading skills. • The IIAL Strategy Sector Plan was developed and distributed to PEDs for implementation.

  48. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… Second Chance Matric Programme • To offer young people who have failed to meet the requirements of the National Senior Certificate (NSC), Senior Certificate (SC) as well as those who wish to upgrade/improve their NSC a second chance to obtain an improved/matric qualification thereby improving quality of life In 2017, the project will focus on support for all three phases viz. • Learners that qualify to write the supplementary examinations, including those upgrading (Examinations written in Feb/March) • Progressed learners sitting for the Modularised Writing option for the NSC as well as candidates sitting for the Amended Senior Certificate (Examinations written in June) • Any individual that failed to meet the NSC requirements, or upgrading the NSC and are enrolled as part-time candidates (Examinations written in November)

  49. PROGRAMME 2 … CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING… Second Chance Matric Programme • Tracking of learners participating in the 2017 supplementary examinations: 5 634 learners achieved an NSC after writing the supplementary examinations. • Support provided to learners writing the June examinations: Radio lessons were uploaded and Face to Face classes were convened in support of learners, and teachers were appointed. • Monitoring of face to face classes for the June examinations: seven (7) out of the nine (9) provinces were monitored for face to face classes and a monitoring report was produced. • Advocacy – Ministerial Road shows: Increased access to information and number of learners enrolled. • Reports on the progress of the second chance programmewere presented to the District Directors meeting, HEDCOM and CEM with the purpose of strengthening advocacy. • Quality support provided for the examination through - Content on Content Access Points were finalised for uploading and Management system for DBE Website implemented.

  50. PROGRAMME 2 CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING KhaRiGude Literacy Campaign • Conducted the investigation in the reported cases of fraud and corruption • A formal report on the reported cases of fraud and corruption was produced and submitted to the HAWKS. • Collection of the excess material from volunteers to the Bongani Rainmakers’ Warehouse service providers: Stock recollected and delivered of-which a report was compiled to keep records of surplus stock that will need to be donated because it is the last year of the Campaign. • Conducted search to locate the whereabouts of the ninety (90) Braille Machines for the 2015/16 Campaign in all provinces. • 15Braille Machines were discovered and a report was produced. • Conducted the verification to identify learners who have passed or enrolled for matric: • To ensure that volunteers are not paid for learners who have passed or enrolled for matric.

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