|Challenges |Possible Solutions | | | | |Delays in upgrading of special |Monthly meetings held to track | |schools |progress | | | | |Transport for special schools |Procurement of transport was under | | |discussion | | | | |Securing scarce skills in the health|Recruitment to be done in | |profession |collaboration with the Department of | | |Health | | | | |Therapeutic interventions at special|Schools have forged partnerships with| |schools |local hospitals so that relevant | | |interventions could take place | | | | |Limited space in special schools |A task team was appointed to do a | | |study and present a plan of action | | | | |Non-existence of special schools for|Site identified and plans submitted | |Bohlabela District |for a special school to cater for 100| | |severely intellectually challenged | | |learners | | | | |Shortage of assistive devices |Assistive devices had been procured | | |and delivered to 11 Special schools | | |and 10 Full Service schools. Devices | | |would be provided incrementally to | | |other schools as the need arises | | | | |Sport and Recreational Equipment and|Equipment was procured and delivered | |Sport facilities |to 18 Special Schools. Facilities to | | |be upgraded and new ones introduced | | | | |Environmental Access for |Not all schools were accessible. | |Full-Service Schools and Special |Special schools would benefit from | |Schools |the upgrading project in progress | | | | |Overcrowding at some Full-Service |To profile all schools for | |Schools |interventions | | | | |Lack of Skills Centres |To liaise with FET Colleges for short| | |period training | | | |