| 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.
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| 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 |
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| 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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