1. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AS A SYSTEMIC RESPONSE TO LEARNER NEEDS
Submission to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education

2. CONTEXTUALISING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Learner population is diverse
High percentages of learners experiencing a wide range of barriers to learning
The right to education: access and meaningful participation
Disability needs to be seen in the context of diversity

3. CURRENT EDUCATION FOCUS
Matric results
Failure to respond to diverse learner needs results in poor learner outcomes
Ignoring the rights and needs of 70% of learners who don’t pass Grade 12

4. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AS A SYSTEMIC RESPONSE TO LEARNER NEEDS
Entire education system’s responsibility
Commitment to the continuum of support provision
Requires:
Prioritisation
Accountability from each pillar
Reporting on targets
Funding
Monitoring and evaluation
Co-ordination of implementation

5. Continuum of support model

6. CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Good inclusive practice in Full Services, Special and Ordinary schools across the country
Gazetting of the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support policy

7. THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN
This is a Human Rights issue
The right to Education is an ABSOLUTE right
Action needs to be taken now!

8. “ Inclusive education is not something which has to happen in addition to education transformation in South Africa. It is the means through which education transformation will be achieved”
Tony Booth