Answer to Question #203723 in English for Tshiamo Mauwane

Question

Discuss the key strategies for implementing white paper 6 policy.

Answer 1

The key strategies required for implementing white paper 6 policy includes:

(i) transforming all aspects of the education system

(ii) developing an integrated system of

education

(iii) infusing ‘special needs and support services’ throughout the system

(iv) pursuing the holistic development of centres of learning to ensure a barriers free physical environment and a supportive and inclusive psychosocial learning environment, developing a flexible curriculum to ensure access to all learners

(v) promoting the rights and responsibilities

of parents, educators and learners

(vi) providing effective development programmes for 

educators, support personnel, and other relevant human resources

(vii) fostering holistic and 

integrated support provision through inter sectoral collaboration

(viii) developing a community based support system which includes a preventative and developmental approach to support,

and

(ix) developing funding strategies that ensure redress for historically disadvantaged communities and institutions, sustainability, and - ultimately - access to education for all learners.