The PoM reported that a provincial evaluation team consisting of officials responsible for the grants conducted pre-evaluation of 10 to 20 schools. This was done before the final evaluation by the national department was conducted at the end of the financial year. The PoM further reported that the national coordinator of life skills and the Development Support Directorate monitored the implementation of the programme twice a year as per Grant Framework. Furthermore, the PoM reported that 12 monthly reports, 4 quarterly reports and annual reports were compiled and submitted to the National Department of Basic Education and National Treasury, and that 4 regions submitted monthly, quarterly and annually reports to the Regional Director and Provincial Officer.