1. The Western Cape Education Department will once again monitor the implementation of the School Improvement Plans in 2015.

2. The following focus areas will be monitored in the School Improvement Monitoring (SIM) of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) in 2015:

  • Preparation for, and implementation of, the SIP;
  • Workbooks;
  • Textbooks;
  • Grades 1 and 9 pass rates;
  • Management (meetings with parents, curriculum coverage, data management, learner and teacher attendance, filling of vacancies, teacher development);
  • Days on which teaching did not take place, including for examinations and meetings;
  • Desks and chairs;
  • Infrastructure, with a focus on toilets; and
  • Financial management.
3. The details per quarter are provided in the attached document.

4. The SIM is to be completed by both the school and officials as follows:

Period Due Date
Term 1 27 March 2015
Term 2 19 June 2015
Term 3 23 September 2015
Term 4 13 November 2015

5. In order to facilitate monitoring, the following procedure will be followed:
5.1 The monitoring focus is supplied each term in a Minute.
5.2 These monitoring focus items will be provided for sign-off on the CEMIS under "ADMINISTRATION".
5.3 The principal will capture responses online.
5.4 The IMG Managers will make an appointment to discuss the responses and the completed sheet will be signed by both parties.
5.5 The principal will sign off on the CEMIS.
5.6 One hard copy will be retained by the IMG Manager for auditing purposes. A second one should be kept at the school.
5.7 The IMG Manager will sign off on Eduinfosearch.

6. Any queries will be dealt with by the IMG Manager.

7. We thank you for your commitment to quality education.


SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2015:01:10

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