(1)What are the relevant details of the process followed to obtain concessions to address the special needs of learners in order that they might fairly be tested in (a)(i) tests and (ii) examinations administered by schools, for all grades and (b)(i) tests and (ii) examinations administered by (aa) provincial and (bb) national education departments, in particularly for the final National Senior Certificate examinations;
(2) whether any process of appeal against a decision exists; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of this appeal process;
(3) whether prescribed guidelines are used by provincial education departments to communicate a decision to grant concessions or otherwise; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of such guidelines;
(4) what (a) qualifications and/or (b) training must be possessed by the persons making the decisions on the granting or otherwise of concessions? NW174E