The province had appointed in 2010/2011 seven deaf counselors, nine education specialists, four social workers, one orientation and mobility instructor and two clinical nurses. The construction of four special schools was progressing smoothly to cater for learners with severe special needs. The upgrading of seven additional special schools would commence during this financial year. The delegation further received a breakdown of the academic performance for special schools for 2010 as well as learners involved in pre-vocational skills development.