Question No. 839
Mr JRB Lorimer (Democratic Alliance) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
Whether each provincial Education Department has announced its goals for 2010; if so, what are these goals for each province; if not, (a) why not, (b) what steps has the department taken to obtain this information and (c) when is it expected that the outstanding information will be supplied?
Reply:
No.
Departments have different priorities. However, Schooling 2025 and the basic action plan will ensure that basic sector departments align their priorities and plans accordingly for purposes of monitoring and accountability on set outcomes and targets.
Consultation processes are ongoing and once finalised all departments will have properly aligned plans and priorities. Departments will be accorded an opportunity to adjust their plans and priorities to respond to sector outcomes and targets.
