2. (a) Kimberley and (b) Upington;
The classes are big enough to accommodate the number of learners registered for skills training and also big enough to accommodate female offenders to be taught (4 Classes), AET Level 1-4.
Tswelopele Correctional Centre – There are 08 classes in total and are not sufficient to accommodate AET Level 1-4 and FET (Grades 10-12). Thus, the AET classes rotate eg. AET L3 and L4 go to school on certain days such as Monday and Tuesday and may not go to school on Wednesday and Thursday to make space for Grade 10 -12.
Douglas Correctional Centre – The Classes are extremely small, not big enough to accommodate the total number registered and the Centre is using the platoon system to cater for the needs of the learners.
Kuruman Correctional Centre - has 03 Classes - AET Level 1-3 & Senior Certificate.
Upington Correctional Centre – has 03 Classes - AET level: Pre-AET, Level 4 & Senior Certificate which can accommodate 05 leaners per class.
(3)(a &b)
Correctional Centre |
|
|
Kimberley Correctional Centre |
07 |
0 |
Douglas Correctional Centre |
68 |
0 |
Upington Correctional Centre |
All juveniles transferred to Douglas Correctional Centre |
|
Kuruman Correctional Centre |
10 |
0 |
(4)(a) Classes are insufficient at Tswelopele, Upington and Kuruman.
(4)(b & c) The Department is participating in contract RT17-2020 which includes the provision of Learner Teacher Support Material and the supply of School Stationery for the period 01 June 2021 to 31 May 2023. All material is purchased and distributed based on needs registered.
Funds for purchasing ICT equipment were made available to all full time schools (in 2020) and AET centres (in 2021) to advance e-learning.
(5) Yes, the Department has is a functional relationship with the Department of Basic Education and Department of Higher Education which can be outlined as follows:
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