Amazing-K Independent School
The DA will submit written questions to Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi, to ascertain exactly how many independent schools are not registered due to the department’s tardiness.
The Amazing-K Independent School in Northwold Ext 15, Johannesburg, has been operating since 2013 without being registered by the Gauteng Department of Education.
Following an oversight visit to the school today, Amazing-K has been trying to register as a school for the Autistic.
Three and a half years have passed and their plea to the department has fallen on deaf ears.
Amazing-K School has no Health Permit, Health Certificate and Occupancy Certificate.
Learners Access to Education
Further to this, Heron Academy in Mulbarton, which caters for learners with ADHD has also been battling to obtain formal registration.
The department should be fast tracking the process to register independent schools especially schools which cater for children with special needs.
Independent schools which relieves the pressure on the department should be assisted and swiftly to afford all learners access to education.
Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi, should ensure that all schools operating are complying with department registration regulations.
MEC Lesufi has a responsibility towards learners with special needs in the province and should act swiftly to assist these schools.
Media enquiries:
Khume Ramulifho MPL
DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education
082 398 7375