Schools’ culture of inclusivity

Only half-hearted attempts were made to assist learners with special needs to access education. Such learners were underserved as the schools lacked the technical expertise and physical resources needed to meet their peculiar learning needs. Today’s schools are primarily student-driven, and the learner is the epicentre of all activities of a school.

The diversified curriculum, which includes sports and external excursions, has placed a heavy burden on the taxpayer. Pressure on public funding is also exacerbated by the need to refurbish dilapidated buildings while also catering for the construction of additional specialised buildings aimed at expanding educational opportunities to all eligible students while striving to raise student achievement levels.