. providing the necessary training and support to schools; . improving the levels of accountability in schools with a view to improve the quality of teaching and learning, in line with the minister's service delivery agreement, and . working closely with districts to check the levels of compliance with IQMS processes and how districts are supporting schools that are experiencing difficulties. External moderators will be expected to target underperforming secondary schools in terms of grade 12 results, together with their feeder schools. A total of 2000 schools and 10 district/circuit offices will be targeted per quarter. External moderators will dedicate one quarter of the year to conduct follow-up visits with a view to monitor progress on the implementation of recommendations made during the first visit. Moderators will work with district IQMS coordinators to convene district intervention teams. The follow-up visits will also check on the extent to which the intervention teams have provided support to schools.