Thank you, Speaker. Thank you for the answer, Minister. In the 2012-13 annual report, it was reported that the department had produced none of the five reports it had planned for on access to education for children and young people with disabilities. However, the department did indicate that it had conducted an audit of special schools, and I think that the Minister was referring to that when she was answering.
My question, then, is: How has the department utilised the information contained in the special schools audit? The MINISTER OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Hon Speaker, I did say that the department had referred the reports to the relevant departments. We are in discussions with the departments of education and the Department of Social Development.
I have already referred to the programme of action on ECD, which was launched by the Department of Social Development in 2013. This programme will take care of the needs of children with disabilities and special needs.
The Department of Basic Education is also doing a lot already. They are looking at sign language and have already included it in the curriculum that was launched this year. It will be in our schools in 2014. They are also looking at Braille material in our schools. I have already referred to the implementation of the inclusive education policy in our schools. Thank you.