Special Needs Schools
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The girl who fell out of school
The Free State education department and a special needs school have failed to enrol a pupil in class despite a court ordering them to do so
State must accommodate learners with special-education needs during lockdown
The department of basic education is providing online resources for learners during the lockdown. But, once again, children with special-education needs are left out
We fail children living with disabilities
Despite commendable work and persistent battles, not enough is being done for these learners
South Africa treats special needs children as an aside
Many children with special needs have never seen the inside of a classroom, as there are no schools where they live that cater to them. It’s extremely disheartening, particularly…
The silent struggle of special needs students in South Africa
A special education teacher’s reflections on teaching demonstrate that a nationwide effort is needed to ensure no learner is left behind