Map
Glossary
Summary
Key Findings
Necessary Steps
Key Recommendations
Methodology
1. Overview: Inclusive Education: Schools Act, 1996
Education White Paper 6, 2001
Western Cape Ruling, 2010
II. International Standards: A. Right to Free and Complusory Primary Education
B. Right to Access Inclusive, Quality Education
C. Right to Education on an Equal Basis
D. Duty to Ensure Reasonable Accommodation
III. Discriminatory Fees and Expenses: Fees
Transport
IV. Discrimination in Access to Education
Problematic Referrals
Arbitary and Unchecked School Decision-Making
Waiting Lists
V. Discrimination Due to Lack of Reasonable Accommodation in School
Lack of Appropriate Learning Material and Subjects
VI. Violence, Abuse, and Neglect in Schools
VII. Lack of Quality Education: Lack of Teacher Knowledge, Training, Skills
Lack of Teacher Motivation, Incentives
Lack of Individualized Learning and Planning
Inappropriate Grade Transition
VIII. Lack of Preparation for Life After Basic Education
IX. Other Factors Limiting Inclusive Education: Data Inconsistencies
Inadequate Funding
Lack of Adequate Information and Support Services
Recommendations
Acknowledgements
Annex 1: Letters Sent to the Government of South Africa
Annex 2: Response from the Department of Basic Education.