. The ECDE notified the affected schools in writing of the withdrawal of their 2010/11 subsidy through individual letters dated 14 January 2010. These letters refer to the performance of the school in prior years up to 2009. It consequently expresses the view in each case that the withdrawal of the subsidy is based on the school not performing in line with the requirements of paragraph 177 (4) of the NNSSF.