SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT IN MEETING ITS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR 2013/14 Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education 18 FEBRUARY 2014 Parliament, Cape Town.

2 PART A Detailed presentation on Performance Indicators and Targets Context - Slides 3-9 Programme 1 - Slides Programme 2 - Slides Programme 3 - Slides Programme 4 - Slides Programme 5 - Slides PART B Financial Report for the Second Quarter Presentation Outline

PART A Detailed presentation on Programme Performance Indicators and Targets 3

SECOND QUARTER CONTEXT The Second Quarterly Report on the performance of the DBE in meeting its strategic objectives for 2013/14 is presented in the context of the following key developments in the sector : The main activity in the sector during the second quarter was the administration of the Annual National Assessments (ANA). The implementation of ANA was a collaborative effort involving the participation of the provincial education departments (PEDs), district officials, principals, teachers, parents and most importantly millions of learners who sat for the tests. The ANAs have become a method of providing overall system feedback to inform the education sector of literacy and numeracy levels. The ANA allows teachers to reflect on their performance and to identify areas that require additional support to ensure that effective learning and teaching takes place. The results were released in the third quarter. 4

SECOND QUARTER CONTEXT Education White Paper 6 – Special Needs Education: Building an Inclusive Education and Training System outlines how the state will support all learners to participate and achieve optimally in schools that are welcoming, that respect the dignity of all and do not discriminate on the basis of difference, language, cultural background, disability, learning difficulties or giftedness. In this regard, the Draft South African Sign Language Curriculum was released for public comment on 5 September 2013 by the issuing a government gazette by the DBE. The Minister approved a set of Draft Regulations Containing Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for School Infrastructure. These draft regulations were published in a Government Gazette for public comment on 12 September A total of Principals and their Deputies have signed-up for participation in the SACE Continuing Professional Teacher Development system. The DBE commenced its ASIDI one-school-a-week handover schedule, on in July 2013, when the Deputy Minister officiated over the formal handing over ceremony of Ndlovayiphathwa Senior Primary School in Libode district. 5

SECOND QUARTER CONTEXT The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) was launched on 16 July 2013, as the first practical embodiment of the National Development Plan (NDP) in education. The NECT will bring together the key stakeholders in education to work together to address the many challenges we continue to confront in the basic education sector. Government, business, labour and civil society have all committed to work together to improve learning outcomes for all our children. 6

PROGRAMMES OF THE DBE The ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN summarises the priorities of the DBE as aligned to the Delivery Agreement of OUTCOME 1: Improving the quality of Basic Education and the Action Plan to 2014: Towards the Realisation of Schooling The activities of the DBE have been structured into five programmes as elaborated in the Annual Performance Plan: o PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION o PROGRAMME 2: CURRICULUM POLICY, SUPPORT AND MONITORING o PROGRAMME 3: TEACHERS, EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT o PROGRAMME 4: PLANNING, INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT o PROGRAMME 5: EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT SERVICES 7

Targets of DBE programmes – quarter specific TARGETSNUMBERPERCENTAGE Quarterly Targets24% Bi-annual Targets35% Annual Targets5291% Total No. of Programme Performance Indicators 57100% 8

NUMBER OF INDICATORS PER PROGRAMME TargetsNumber of indicatorsPercentage Programme 1712% Programme 22137% Programme 31018% Programme 41424% Programme 559% Total No. of Programme Performance Indicators 57100% 9

PROGRAMME ONE: ADMINISTRATION The purpose of Programme One is to manage the Department and provide strategic and administrative support services. SUB-PROGRAMMES : Ministry, Department Management Corporate Services, Office of the CFO, Internal Audit and Risk Management, Office Accommodation. Also includes the Branch R sub-programmes : – Strategic Planning, Research and Coordination – Media Liaison and National & Provincial coordination – International Relations and Grant Monitoring & Reporting 10

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES To ensure the provision of suitable human resource capacity to support a high performing organization. To ensure that the basic education sector and the country benefit from targeted support to the education department. To improve inter-governmental planning, communication, education policy and legislative development. 11

PROGRAMME ONE: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. The DBE advertised 20 posts during the quarter. Overall 53 appointments were made during the quarter including posts advertised during the previous quarters. The key posts of Chief Director: Curriculum Implementation and Monitoring, Director: Internal Audit and Director: Strategic Planning was filled. MPAT. A presentation was made to Broad Management members on 26 September 2013 to discuss the scores that have been allocated for each standard and the evidence thereto. Internal Audit will certify the evidence and recommend any necessary changes be effected by the MPAT coordinator, after which the self-assessment was submitted to the DG for approval, and thereafter forwarded to DPME by 15 October

PROGRAMME ONE: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS RESEARCH and EVALUATION STUDIES. The final draft of the Macro Indicator Report on Trends in education Indicators was completed during the quarter. A report based on statistical and data research on system inefficiencies within the basic education sector has been completed. The report analyses trends in access, enrolment, drop-out, post-schooling and employment as well as possible methods to improve outputs in these key areas using improved accountability mechanisms such as the ANAs. Provincial quarterly reports based on the Delivery Agreement using a standardised national template were analysed and collated for the fourth quarter. An analysis and summary document has been compiled to provide feedback to provinces, highlight urgent and emerging priorities for the DBE, as well as develop reporting processes between the DBE and provinces. 13

PROGRAMME ONE: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS The DBE concluded a draft implementation plan for China’s Cooperation Agreement in the Field of Basic Education, signed on 26 March The implementation plan will be signed during the Minister’s visit to China. (The visit will happen in Quarter 4) The DBE concluded a Cooperation Agreement (referred to as the Declaration of Intent) between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the field of English language in education. The Declaration was signed in January 2014 during the Education World Forum in London. The DBE concluded the development of a bilateral agreement with Namibia, on sharing of certification data for Grade 12. The agreement is now ready for submission to the Presidency in order for the President to authorize the Minister of Basic Education to sign it with her counterpart. 14

PROGRAMME ONE OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 1. Number of officials participating in staff development activities (out of 682). Annual target : 300 During the first quarter it was reported that 124 officials participated in staff development activities. In the second quarter, the total of 79 officials attended Skills Development and Training courses during the second quarter and 18 officials attended induction Workshop. By the end of second quarter, the total number of officials that attended Skills Development and Training courses as well as induction workshops was at Number of internships implemented for unemployed graduates in the Department. Annual target : 60 During this quarter the Department appointed 8 interns on the internship programme and 6 interns were placed on contract. The Department had 53 interns as at the end of the second quarter. 3. The number of signed Financial Disclosure forms for DBE SMS members submitted by 31 May 2013 ( out of 78 SMS members). Annual target : All SMS members sign Financial Disclosure forms within the stipulated time. Apart from the 76 FD’s that were submitted in the first quarter, a further 2 FD’s is for the newly appointed Directors have been submitted and acknowledged. 4. The number of signed Performance Agreements by DBE SMS members by 31 May 2013 (out of 78 SMS members). Annual target : All SMS members sign Performance Agreements within the stipulated time. Apart from the 74 PAs signed. A further Performance Agreement of a newly appointed Director has been signed. 15

PROGRAMME ONE OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 5. A report highlighting South Africa’s role and participation in multilateral bodies and international organisations in support of the development of the education system is produced twice a year including strategic opportunities, threats, utility and areas for partnership. Bi-annual target : Two Reports A report has been compiled. 6. Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) process is facilitated and report developed on time. Annual target : MPAT process results available and submitted to DPME.  KPA Manager performed their self-assessments and administered the tool.  The required evidence for the 2013/14 MPAT process was uploaded.  Scores were discussed at the Broad Management meeting. 7. Performance information capacity improvement. Annual target : Capacity improvement performance information strategy developed by DBE. In support of efforts to verify reported achievements for the 2013/14 Annual Performance Plan, the Internal Audit unit has made recommendations on suitable supporting documents per indicator. The main focus in this quarter was the collection of supporting documents (for performance information) from Branches, to facilitate the auditing process. Feedback was provided through and engagements with Branches in terms of the reliability of the supporting documents collected. 16

PROGRAMME TWO: CURRICULUM POLICY, SUPPORT AND MONITORING The purpose of Programme Two is to develop curriculum and assessment policies and monitor and support their implementation. SUB-PROGRAMMES : Programme Management : Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring; Curriculum Implementation and Monitoring; Curriculum and Quality Enhancement Programmes; and, the Kha Ri Gude Literacy Project. 17

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES To increase the availability of e-Education learning and teaching resources amongst teachers. To bring about stability and coherence with respect to the national school curriculum To pay special attention to improvements in mathematics, physical science and technical subjects. To promote adequate access to quality learning materials by means of better national specifications on what every learner requires and a more proactive approach towards the cost-effective development, reproduction and distribution of materials such as workbooks and textbooks To establish national norms for school libraries To create a sound basis for quality pre-Grade 1 education through the promotion of quality learning and teaching materials at this level To finalise and promote national screening guidelines that provide for an equitable system of access to special needs support amongst learners 18

PROGRAMME TWO: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION The Incremental Introduction of African Languages(IIAL) policy will be implemented commencing in Grade 1 in 2015 and will continue until 2026 when it will be implemented in Grade 12. Full implementation of the IIAL will be preceded by a pilot. In readying the system for the implementation of the pilot in 2014, the Department made available the following resources: – CAPS available in all languages (Home and FAL levels) – FAL Workbooks are available for all languages – Grade 1. – National Catalogue of textbooks developed for Grades 1-12 – Exemplar ANA items for drill-and-practice have been developed for distribution. – Special call for submission from publishers – FAL readers and textbooks in African languages. – Ongoing engagements with NGOs 19

PROGRAMME TWO: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION Two hundred and twenty-four (224) teachers and subject advisors were trained in multi-grade teaching by the Centre for Multi-grade Education of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 7 provinces namely, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, North West, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng during the quarter. The DBE has developed study guides in Accounting and Economics (South African Economic Growth and Development Policies and Approaches). The two study guides on CDs were distributed to provincial Curriculum and Teacher Development heads during the HEDCOM subcommittee meeting. The study guides were also uploaded on the Thutong portal. The DBE has conducted CAPS orientation in Religion Studies, Agricultural Management Practice and Agricultural Technology in Grade 12. The orientation was held on the September 2013 and was attended by 25 subject advisors from different provinces 20

PROGRAMME TWO: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION An audit of 39 Schools for the Deaf was conducted using a survey form. The information gained from the Audit will inform preparation of the system for the implementation of the Curriculum in The National Training Programme on the Guidelines for Full Service Schools, Special Schools and Curriculum Differentiation was conducted on 24 – 26 July and attended by 108 Provincial Officials and 36 Unions, DBE and other delegates. The Training Manuals were refined and made available to provinces for their Provincial Training Programme. The Draft South African Sign Language curriculum was presented to the Minister and gazetted for public comment during the second quarter. 21

PROGRAMME TWO: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) The development of 8 interactive workbooks was approved by the Bid adjudication Committee on 21 August A total of 447 Digital Content Packs (including interactive workbooks) were distributed to PEDs. A new landing page of the DBE Educloud was developed that incorporates the Thutong portal and the Vodacom teacher website. Connectivity. A list of schools to be connected through the License obligation project has been compiled and submitted to ICASA through the Department of Communications. This list includes 511 schools from Gauteng, 412 schools from KwaZulu-Natal, 752 schools from Eastern Cape, 350 schools from North West, 263 schools from Northern Cape, 119 schools from Free State, 418 schools from Limpopo and 473 schools from Mpumalanga. 22

PROGRAMME TWO: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS LEARNING AND TEACHING SUPPORT MATERIALS The DBE has consolidated data on learner numbers from provinces to inform printing and distribution of 2014 workbooks. Printing of workbook 1 was completed at the end of August Printing of 2014 workbook 2 will commence in October 2013 and is planned to be finished by the end of November Delivery of volume 1 of the 2014 workbooks commenced at the beginning of September. The development of the following resources, in support of improving Mathematics and Science, is complete and are print ready: – English Grades 12 Mathematics and Physical Sciences textbooks; – Grades 7-9 (English Book A) Natural Sciences, Technology and Mathematics work/textbooks; and – Grade 4-6 Natural Science and Technology has been reviewed 23

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 1. An e-Education strategy that updates the 2004 White Paper and includes future targets for ICT access in schools is released. Annual target : Audit of e-education interventions is completed An implementation plan as recommended by HEDCOM has been developed. The plan will be presented to the Extended Branch, SMM, MMM and finally to HEDCOM and CEM in the third quarter. An audit plan is being developed. 24

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 2. Number of subject advisors orientated in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements. Annual target : (Straddles two financial years) The final phase of the introduction of CAPS into the schooling system will take place in 2014, with implementation in Grade 12 and the Senior Phase. In order to ensure that there is sufficient time to prepare the teachers to implement CAPS it is necessary to commence orientation as early as possible and thus the programme is aligned to the school academic year. As a result CAPS orientation straddles two financial periods. The following number of subject advisors were orientated in CAPS, in preparation for implementation in Grade 12 and the Senior phase : A total of subject advisors were orientated as follows: Grade 12Senior PhaseTotal Jan – March April – May Total

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 3. A Report on Subject Advisors in each district. Annual target : Quarterly Reports to be used to identify and quantify subject advisors by phase A standardized tool with identified quality indictors has been finalized and approved by the sector. The tool has been mediated during the provincial road shows that took place in July to August Letters of HODs informing them about plans to administer the tool in all districts have been sent. Upon approval, data will be collected; captured, analysed and quarterly reports will be written. 4. Number of district officials and teachers trained in multi-grade teaching in all provinces in 2013 (through nationally funded intervention). Annual target : teachers and subject advisors have been trained in multi-grade teaching by the Centre for Multi-grade Education of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 7 provinces namely, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, North West, KwaZulu -Natal and Gauteng. 26

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 5. Mind the gap titles to be introduced for grade 12 learning resource supplements in Annual target : Mathematics, Physical Science, English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy and Afrikaans translation Accounting, Life Sciences and Biology “Mind the Gap” Study Guides are in progress. The development and CAPS alignment of new titles (for Phase 2 Study Guides in Maths Literacy, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, English FAL (9 books), 3 Novels, 2 Plays, 10 Short Stories, 10 Poems, and Language Writing ) is also in progress. The CAPS alignment of (Accounting, Economics, Geography, Life Science, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences and English FAL “Mind the Gap” ) Study Guides is in progress. 27

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 6. Percentage of ordered Grade 3 literacy workbooks (Vol 2 for 2013) distributed to schools (Vol 1 workbooks already distributed by December 2012/January 2013). Annual target : 97% -100% as per data and information received from provinces against orders A total of literacy home language workbook 2 were printed and delivered to schools. Preliminary data indicates that the delivery was at 98.6%. 7. Percentage of ordered Grade 3 numeracy workbooks (Vol 2 for 2013) distributed to schools (Vol 1 workbooks already distributed by December 2012/January 2013). Annual target : 97% -100% as per data and information received from provinces against orders A total of Numeracy workbook 2 were printed and delivered to schools. Preliminary data indicates that the delivery was at 98.6%. 28

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 8. Percentage of ordered Grade 6 language workbooks (Vol 2 for 2013) distributed to schools (Vol 1 workbooks already distributed by December 2012/January 2013). Annual target : 97% -100% as per data and information received from provinces against orders A total of Language workbook 2 were printed and delivered to schools. Preliminary data indicates that the delivery was at 98.4%. 9. Percentage of ordered Grade 6 Mathematics workbooks (Vol 2 for 2013) distributed to schools (Vol 1 workbooks already distributed by December 2012/January 2013). Annual target : 97% -100% as per data and information received from provinces against orders A total of Mathematics workbook 2 were printed and delivered to schools. Preliminary data indicates that the delivery was at 98.4%. 29

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 10. Percentage of ordered Grade 9 Mathematics workbooks (Vol 2 for 2013) distributed to schools (Vol 1 workbooks already distributed by December 2012/January 2013). Annual target : 97% -100% as per data and information received from provinces against orders A total of Mathematics workbook 2 were printed and delivery was at 98%. 11. Percentage of Grade 12 learners who are doing Mathematics that have access to Siyavula Mathematics textbooks. Annual target : 97% -100% as per data and information received from provinces against orders The development of Grade 12 Mathematics Siyavula textbooks has been completed for use by all learners who are taking the subject in Provinces have been requested to print the textbooks and print ready files have been sent to provinces electronically. 12. Percentage of Grade 12 learners who are doing Physical Science that have access to Siyavula Physical Science textbooks. Annual target : 97% -100% as per data and information received from provinces against orders The development of Grade 12 Physical Science Siyavula textbooks has been completed for use by all learners who are taking the subject in Provinces have been requested to print the textbooks and print ready files have been sent to provinces electronically. 30

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 13. Number of different exemplars and other tools provided to support ANA preparation. Baseline to be determined A total of 90 Exemplar were developed to support ANA preparations for Number of different exemplars and other tools provided to support NSC preparation. Baseline to be determined In the first quarter, it was reported that Life Science Self Study Guide was developed to support NSC preparation. In the second quarter the DBE developed the following study guides :  Accounting - No Par Value Shares and Buyback of Shares Grade 12  Economics – South African Economic Growth and Development Policies and Approaches The two study guides were uploaded on CDs and distributed to provincial Curriculum and Teacher Development Heads during HEDCOM Subcommittee. The study guides were also ed to provincial coordinators and uploaded on Thutong portal. The Accounting study guide was also ed to District Directors across the nine provinces. 31

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 15. Database set up with useful assessment tools for in-year assessment. Baseline to be determined The question papers and memoranda of previous examinations are uploaded on the DBE website as a database of assessment items that both teachers and learners could utilise. The link to the database is : s/tabid/351/Default.aspx s/tabid/351/Default.aspx In addition, SBA tasks in 7 key subjects have been set. Tasks are currently being translated and edited. They will be loaded after editing. 16. Number of Brailed workbooks distributed to learners with visual impairment. Annual target : A total of learner guides have been distributed for grades 4, 5 and 6 learners with visual impairment. 17. An audit in special schools to determine the utilisation of assistive devices provided by DBE. Annual target : Audit report is finalised A planning meeting took place between EMIS, Research Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Inclusive Education and the following was achieved:  Raw data was solicited from EMIS on available data for analysis and development of a preliminary report.  A special audit instrument is being developed.  Indicators are being identified and defined.  A reporting framework is being developed. 32

PROGRAMME TWO OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 18. Number of learners enrolled in the Kha Ri Gude programme. Annual target : A total of learners have been captured onto the database at the end of the second quarter. 19. Percentage of learners completing the Kha Ri Gude programme. Annual target : 80% The percentage of learners who will be completing the Kha Ri Gude programme will be available and reported in the fourth quarter. 20. Percentage of Grade 12 learners sitting for the 2013 National Senior Certificate examinations who obtain a National Senior Certificate. Annual target : 74% This indicator will be reported in the 3 rd quarter after the 2013 NSC examinations. 21. Number of qualified ECD practitioners (NQF level 4) in public Grade R out classes. Annual target : The total number of qualified ECD practitioners at NQF Level 4 in Grade R classes is The number excludes LP and NW which already have qualified practitioners in grade R. 33

PROGRAMME THREE : TEACHERS, EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT The purpose of Programme Three is to promote quality teaching and institutional performance through the effective supply, development and utilisation of human resources. SUB-PROGRAMMES : Programme Management : Teachers, Education Human Resources and Institutional Development ; Education Human Resources Management and Education Human Resources Development; and Curriculum and Professional Development Unit. 34

To ensure the new teacher development plan is translated into a wide range of teacher training materials, collaborative professional development activities within the schooling system and agreements with the relevant service providers To establish the National Institute for Curriculum and Professional Development (NICPD) in order to promote best practices in classroom teaching and teacher development To establish an ongoing national campaign for choosing teaching as a career, based on research into who becomes a good teacher and focusing on giving the necessary information and bursaries to interested youths To bring about a set of planning, management and accountability tools at the school level that cater for South African needs and make quality education more realisable To develop training strategies and materials aimed at parents that can bring parents more integrally into the new accountability mechanisms being established for schools To establish better and evidence-based practices and procedures for the country’s 82 education district offices, including models for school interventions designed to tackle specific school shortcomings STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 35

PROGRAMME THREE: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS TEACHER SUPPLY AND UTILISATION A strategy to improve teacher recruitment and reduce teacher shortages in schools is finalised. In April 2013, CEM approved a strategy document detailing the strategy on recruitment and deployment of educators which was developed in conjunction with the PEDs. During the months of August and September 2013, implementation support workshops were held in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng Limpopo and Western Cape. Four remaining PEDs will be visited in the third quarter. Placement of Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme beneficiaries. As at the end of June 2013, 80% of graduates had been placed in PEDs. 36

PROGRAMME THREE: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS INTEGRATED QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IQMS) During August and September, external moderators visited schools to monitor the implementation of the IQMS as well as other school aspects that have a bearing on IQMS implementation. The provincial and district breakdown of the schools visited for IQMS monitoring is reflected below: PROVINCENumber of schools monitored Eastern Cape715 Gauteng11 KwaZulu-Natal1 149 Limpopo496 Mpumalanga13 North West27 Total2 411

PROGRAMME THREE: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS Schools monitored for “Race to the Top”. Furthermore, external moderators simultaneously profiled as part of the Education Collaboration Framework (ECF) initiative in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu- Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West. This initiative is a holistic and urgent response to the National Development Plan (NDP). PROVINCENumber of schools profiled Eastern Cape850 KwaZulu-Natal1 120 Limpopo1 593 Mpumalanga379 North West510 Total4 452

PROGRAMME THREE: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PEDs conducted CAPS orientation sessions for Grade 12 and Senior Phase teachers. The DBE provided planning support to PEDs and monitored the sessions in Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North West provinces. Workbook Training on the use of Teacher Guides. Workshops to train subject advisors on how to help teachers use workbooks have taken place in Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape provinces. CPTD Management System Development. A total of Principals and their Deputies got signed-up for participation in the SACE Continuing Professional Teacher Development system (CPTD). Also, the development of the CPTD Management System Guide has been completed and a total of 150 courses have been endorsed by SACE. 39

PROGRAMME THREE: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS TEACHER DEVELOPMENT Development of courses - Certificate in English First Additional Language. The DBE, in collaboration with the British Council, provided training to 61 provincial Intermediate Phase English First Additional Language (EFAL) Specialists/Subject Advisors in the effective delivery of EFAL across all 9 provinces. Teacher Centres. A meeting with Teacher Centre Managers was hosted by the Deputy Minister at which partners (Vodacom, UNISA, Mindset, Cisco) committed to strengthening 82 centres. Approximately 20 potential sites were visited by the partners to identify suitability for equipping with ICT and broadcast facilities. Approximately 15 centres are targeted for upgrade in the next quarter. 40

PROGRAMME THREE: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION District-based Recruitment Campaign. Selection meetings were held based on the Grade 11 final results or Grade 12 half-yearly results of applicants. The selection meetings ran from the 23 July to 11 September About learners were provisionally selected to be awarded the bursary in 2014 pending the outcome of the final year Grade 12 results at the end of the year. The selected learners are also given provisional admission by all the 22 Higher Education Institutions participating in the bursary programme. DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT After the gazetting of the district policy on the Organisation, Roles and Responsibilities of Education Districts on 3 April 2013, HEDCOM resolved that the DBE should visit all provinces education departments (PEDs) to get a picture of their activities and good practice to strengthen the District Strategy to Support Schools. In line with HEDCOM recommendation, and to ensure the proper implementation of the Policy, the DBE conducted provincial workshops in the form of Roadshows to mediate the policy and to ensure a common understanding for its proper implementation as envisaged. The road show started on 23 July 2013 until 31 August All nine provinces were visited. The road show exposed gaps between what existed in districts against policy expectations. Clear activities were outlined for districts to begin addressing their short falls to strengthen strategies to support schools. 41

PROGRAMME THREE OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 1. A comprehensive user-friendly guide to available professional development programmes is established on the DBE website. Annual Target : A user-friendly guide to available professional development programmes is available on the website with 250 offerings A guide to available professional development programmes is available on the website with 316 offerings covering 33 fields of study. 2. Number of qualified teachers aged 30 and below entering the public service as teachers for the first time during the past year. Annual Target : During the second quarter, 361 qualified educators entered the profession between April and June Cumulatively a total of qualified teachers aged 30 and below entered the public service as teachers. (N.B reporting on this indicator has a time lag of a quarter due to data availability). 3. A comprehensive teacher Human Resource Strategy workforce is developed. Annual Target : An analytical report on teacher shortages, placement, attrition and entry is compiled and an assessment of teacher supply and demand is made Work is currently being done to complete the report on factors affecting demand for and supply of educators. Once the report is finalised, it will form the basis for the development of the demand and supply projection tool. The Draft Report was completed in the first quarter and it was reviewed in the second quarter. 42

PROGRAMME THREE OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 4. Number of Funza Lushaka bursaries awarded to students enrolled for initial teacher education during the past year. Annual Target : A total of bursaries have been awarded. This represents an increase of 171 from the first quarter. 5. An impact assessment of the Funza Lushaka programme is undertaken. Annual Target : Report showing the impact of the programme and areas for strengthening is finalised The Terms of Reference were moderated by an evaluation specialist organised by DPME. The purpose of the evaluation questions and the methodology has been reviewed. 6. Percentage of ordinary public schools where the School Governing Body meets minimum criteria in terms of effectiveness as determined through a School Monitoring sample Survey (SMS). Annual Target : 52% The survey tool has been refined and approved by the sector. The tool will be administered in schools that will be sampled using the stratified sampling technique. 43

PROGRAMME THREE OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 7. Percentage of principals in ordinary public schools rating the support services of districts as being satisfactory as determined in a sample survey. Annual Target : 50% The survey tool has been refined and approved by the sector. The tool will be administered in schools that will be sampled using the stratified sampling technique. 8. Number of public ordinary schools moderated through school-based integrated quality management system (IQMS) evaluations per year.(the target is fixed based on the number of available moderators). Annual Target : As at the end of the first quarter, schools were visited for IQMS monitoring. An additional 218 schools were visited as part of the Race to the Top project, bringing the total number of schools visits to A total of 168 schools could not be visited due to SADTU disengagement. As at the end of the second quarter, schools were visited for IQMS monitoring. Cumulatively schools have been visited for IQMS monitoring. 9. A monitoring tool for Post Provisioning Norms (PPN) is finalised and piloted. Annual Target : Pilot study report is available and used to inform roll-out of the tool Investigation of the PPN implementation in all nine PEDs was completed. A draft report and its recommendations was reviewed and comments shared with the Service Provider. 44

PROGRAMME THREE OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 10. Quarterly reports available from each district on identified quality indicators using a standardised tool. Bi-annual Target : Bi-annual reports produced on key findings of Quarterly reports and interventions A standardized tool has been mediated during the provincial road shows that took place in July to August Letters of HODs informing them about plans to administer the tool in all districts have been sent. Upon approval, data will be collected; captured, analysed and quarterly reports will be written. 45

PROGRAMME FOUR: PLANNING, INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT The purpose of Programme Four is to promote quality and effective service delivery in the basic education system through planning, information and assessment. SUB-PROGRAMMES : Programme Management : Planning, Information and Assessment; Information Management Systems; Financial and Physical Planning; National Assessments and Public Examinations; and, the National Education Evaluation and Development Unit; and Planning and Delivery Oversight Unit. 46

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES To establish a quality system of standardised and benchmarked learner assessments To ensure that all children complete a quality readiness programme in Grade R before they enter formal education in Grade 1 To put into place support systems for provinces and schools to improve the physical environs of the school and create enabling conditions for successful teaching and learning To ensure that districts can use quality information and data about the level and quality of learning in schools to plan and implement school-based improvement programmes 47

PROGRAMME FOUR: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE A total of one hundred and thirty (130) question papers required for the 2013 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations as well as 65 question papers for the blind and 55 question papers for the deaf and 66 non- official languages question papers have been handed over to PEDs for printing. The ‘Exemplification of Standards of learner Evidence’ in Business Studies, History, Geography and EFAL has been released to provinces for distribution to all Grade 12 teachers and learners in the schools. The national School-Based-Assessment (SBA) moderators have successfully completed the audit of the Provincial SBA moderation systems, and the first round of moderation of SBA tasks and learner evidence. 48

PROGRAMME FOUR: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS ANNUAL NATIONAL ASSESSMENTS Test administration: The test administration took place from 10 – 13 September 2013 in all public and State-Funded Independent schools. The test administration process was a resounding success as most schools wrote according to plan. A total of 75 monitors inclusive of DBE officials and part-time monitors were deployed to monitor 300 schools nationally. Verification ANA: A consortium of service providers (SAB&T and Deloitte) was appointed to conduct independent verification of ANA The first phase of the project involved the deployment of field workers in the sampled schools for data collection from 9-13 September 2013 during test administration. 49

PROGRAMME FOUR: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS INFRA-STRUCTURE Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG). Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG). The total allocation for Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG) is R billion with tranche transfers standing at 52.9 % as at 30 September To date three (3) transfers amounting to R3, 509, 181 billion have been made to respective PEDs. The first and second tranches were transferred on 19 April and 24 May The third transfer was due on 23 August 2013 and necessary conditions were met. The transfer of tranche payments is dependent on submission of Monthly Infrastructure Reports for the preceding months up to and including September 2013 captured on the IRM. Accelerated School Infrastructure Development Initiative (ASIDI) : Inappropriate structures. A total of 38 schools (out of 49) have been completed and are in use. 11 schools are between 60% and 95% complete. A total of 158 water supply, 191 sanitation and 118 electrification projects have been completed. 50

PROGRAMME FOUR: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS PROVINCIAL BUDGET MONITORING AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS The DBE collected, consolidated and analysed the PEDs expenditure reports for July and August The analysis revealed that the total expenditure incurred by PEDs for the reporting period ended 31 August 2013 was at 41.8 percent of the adjusted budget. The DBE collated and analysed the 2013/14 Annual Performance Plans of provincial education departments. The analysis report was submitted to the Director-General, Deputy Minister, Minister and the provincial education departments. Financial Planning. The Minister approved the publication of 2013 No-Fee schools lists in July and these were published and placed on the Departmental website. Publication and general dissemination of EMIS information. The School Realities 2013 was published on 30 th September 2013 and final school data of 2013 was submitted to National Treasury. 51

PROGRAMME FOUR: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS PLANNING AND DELIVERY OVERSIGHT UNIT The Minister’s quarterly meetings with District Directors entrenched the culture of sharing good practices among districts. This quarter’s meeting with District Directors was held on 5 August The primary objective was to share best practice on managing structured interventions towards improving the NCS and ANA results in Education Collaboration Framework. The Education Collaboration Framework which was initiated by the Minister in response to the National Development Plan priorities in support of quality basic education has proceeded well and profiling of schools and districts completed in twelve of the twenty priority districts. This high impact, high visibility, integrated response to challenges faced by schools and education districts, aims to implement a collaborative partnership response in addressing challenges facing basic education. 52

PROGRAMME FOUR: HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS PLANNING AND DELIVERY OVERSIGHT UNIT Support to poor performing districts. A very successful workshop with 18 districts whose performance fell below 65% in the 2012 National Senior Certificate examinations was held in August The workshop explored good practices in districts that have effectively used their ANA and NCS results to inform their support to schools. The use of commissions enriched discussions and allowed for cross pollination of ideas from various provinces. Advocacy and mobilization on QLTC matters. The QLTC resource document has been distributed to all districts. The document includes pamphlets to assist parents on various issues, e.g. Helping children with homework, familiarizing them with ANA as well as their role in supporting their children. School Calendars. The School Calendar for 2015 was already published in the national papers: on 8 September 2013 and in the Government Gazette Notice No on 13 September

PROGRAMME FOUR OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 1. Provision of valid and reliable data on learner performance in the ANA that will support the improvement of quality of basic education. Annual Target : National Assessment report on learner performance in ANA (disaggregated into 9 provinces and districts) Mark sheets for each school participating in the 2013 ANA were printed from the database of registered learners.  Sets of Language and Mathematics tests and memoranda for Grades 1-6 and 9 were developed and distributed to provinces.  Test administration took place in all public schools and state-funded independent schools from September  Centralised moderation of sampled Language and Mathematics scripts from each of Grades 3, 6 and 9 classes was conducted in 24 centres across the nine provinces.  A report was released to the public by the Minister in December.  A consortium of service providers was appointed for independent verification of the ANA 2013 process. ANA Results: ANA average percentage achieved by learners GRADEMathematicsHome LanguageFirst Additional Language

PROGRAMME FOUR OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 2. Provision of valid and reliable data on learner performance in the NSC examinations that will support the improvement of quality of basic education. Annual Target : Four National Exam Reports on learner performance in Grade 12 are released:  Technical Report;  Detailed Schools statistics Report;  Diagnostic report in selected subjects;  Report on schools statistics indicating 3 year performance in selected subjects The 2013 National Senior Certificate examinations were scheduled to be administered from 28 October 2013 to 29 November The four reports were compiled after administration of the 2013 National Senior Certificate examinations. NSC results: The 2013 National Senior Certificate examination was written by full-time and part-time candidates. Of the full-time candidates, candidates attained a National Senior Certificate, which constitutes a 78.2% pass rate, which is the highest since the advent of democracy in the country. Notable achievements include, a total of learners qualifying for Bachelor Studies, more candidates compared to A total of 551 schools attained a pass percentage of 100%, whilst schools attained a pass percentage of 80% and above. A total of 74 of the 81 districts attained a pass rate of 60% and above. The DBE has noted the improvement in performance, which clearly illustrates the success of its efforts and strategic interventions. 55

PROGRAMME FOUR OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 3. Number of exemplars developed in key subjects for the implementation of CAPS. Annual Target : Exemplars developed in 9 key subjects for Grade 11 Exemplars were developed in 9 selected subjects for Grade 11 and released to PEDs for printing and distribution to all schools. These exemplars will support teachers with assessment when implementing CAPS. 4. School-based Assessment database is established Annual Target : Basic database is established and uploaded on the website The question papers and memoranda of previous examinations are uploaded on the DBE website as a database of assessment items that both teachers and learners could utilise. The link to the database is : pers/tabid/351/Default.aspx pers/tabid/351/Default.aspx In addition, SBA tasks in 7 key subjects have been set. Tasks are currently being translated and edited. They will be loaded after editing. 5. The number of schools built and completed in the ASIDI project. Annual Target : 140 There are currently 201 schools are at various stages of implementation. Of the 49 Inappropriate schools in Eastern Cape, 38 schools have achieved practical completion as at 30 September

PROGRAMME FOUR OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 6. Percentage of 7- to 15-year-olds attending education institutions. Annual Target : 98.7% 98.8% (2012 GHS) 7. Percentage of children who turned 9 in the previous year who are currently enrolled in Grade 4 (or a higher grade). Annual Target : 64% 79.9% (2012 GHS) 8. Percentage of children who turned 12 in the previous year who are currently enrolled in Grade 7 (or a higher grade). Annual Target : 51% 82.8% (2012 GHS) 9. Percentage of Grade 1 learners who have received formal Grade R according to a School Monitoring sample Survey (SMS). Annual Target : 87% 93.9% (2012 GHS) 57

PROGRAMME FOUR OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 10. Pilot study is conducted in selected districts where ANA results were analysed to inform support and improvement programmes for schools. Annual Target : A pilot study report is available Progress on the pilot study, as at the end of the second quarter is as follows: 5 districts identified to participate in the pilot Meetings convened in 4 of the 5 districts 9 of the selected circuits Grades 1-6 enrolment data collated Grades 3 and 6 ANA administration data captured ANA questions analysis tool designed 11. Number of schools benefitting from the Adopt-a-school programme linked to the NEDLAC Accord on Basic Education (under the auspices of the QLTC). Annual Target : 375 Quarter 1 : 32 Quarter 2 : 105 Total :

PROGRAMME FOUR OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 12. Advocacy campaign for communities and parents using tools for oversight of teacher attendance, homework monitoring, curriculum coverage, the use of ANA results as a diagnostic tool as well as the retrieval of LTSM. Annual Target : Advocacy campaign implemented The advocacy campaign commenced with the approval of the QLTC website. Advocacy pamphlets, posters and banners have been designed. Workshops were held in 8 of the 27 identified districts. 13. Successful management of reported cases with respect to Education delivery managed through the DBE Call Centre. Quarterly Target : Quarterly reports indicating referrals and follow ups on progress and analysing trends and patterns. The quarterly report shows the following: All 1977 cases received through the Toll Free Line were resolved. 953 out of 977 cases received through the Presidential Hotline were resolved. The calls were in connection with the: o Replacement of certificates (293); o Shortages of workbooks (171) o Private FET colleges (117); o Matric rewrites registrations (107) and; o 102 calls were in connection with admissions. The calls received concerning NSFAS and Funza Lushaka dropped from 381 and 204 to 37 and 27 respectively. 59

PROGRAMME FOUR OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 14. NEEDU report is released. Annual Target : NEEDU comprehensive report is submitted and recommendations considered for application and integration into sector activities. The NEEDU National Report on the State of Literacy Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase was released by the Minister on 2 May

PROGRAMME FIVE : EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT SERVICES The purpose of Programme Five is to develop policies and programmes to improve the quality of learning in schools. SUB-PROGRAMME : Programme Management : Educational Enrichment Services; Care and Support in Schools; Partnerships in Education; and Grant Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting. 61

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES To enhance the current basket of education support services to learners from poor communities To ensure the involvement of stakeholders in exercising involvement in schools in a manner that adds value to the attainment of the core outcomes 62

PROGRAMME FIVE : HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS Health Promotion. Educators trained to implement sexual and reproductive health programmes for learners: The annual target for training of educators on sexual and reproductive health for learners is The target for the reporting period was to reach educators through training. The reach of this focal area was 8 119, as at the end of August Number of LTSM on sexual and reproductive health distributed to schools: The target for distribution of LTSM sets to schools for this financial year is The target for the reporting period was to distribute sets of LTSM to schools. By end August 2013, provinces procured sets of LTSM that was distributed to schools. National School Nutrition Programme. For the period under review, the NSNP officials undertook monitoring visits to seventy-six schools in eight provinces. In addition, eighteen capacity building workshops on school food gardens were conducted. 63

PROGRAMME FIVE : HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS Social Cohesion Programme. In this quarter, Social Cohesion workshops were conducted in the following provinces, North West, Gauteng, Northern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. The purpose of these workshops was to create effective and enduring linkages among the key stakeholders in education. The social cohesion workshops aim to orientate stakeholders about ways and methods they can employ in creating an enabling environment that would foster social cohesion within the school community and beyond. Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition. Eight provinces held their Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition Provincial Elimination rounds in August and September. Promoting understanding of the Constitution of the country: National Schools Moot Court Competition. National Moot Court workshops were held in July for the four qualifying teams in each province. These workshops were conducted to prepare the learners for the semi-finals in Pretoria. A total of 97 new GEM-BEM schools were registered during this reporting period. GEM/BEM provides a dialogic platform to promote Citizenship, Rights and Responsibilities, Gender Equity and Constitutional Values amongst learners. 64

PROGRAMME FIVE : HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS Training workshops: Prevention and Management of Bullying in schools: The DBE in collaboration with Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention (CJCP), supported by UNICEF, conducted training workshops for identified master trainers, comprising of provincial and district officials, in all nine provinces on the prevention and management of bullying in schools. A total number of provincial master trainers have been trained. Symbolic Signing of the Partnership Protocol between the Department of Basic Education and SAPS. The symbolic signing of the Partnership Protocol between the DBE and SAPS took place at Sakhisizwe Secondary School (Orange Farm) on 6 August The national South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) was successfully held in Randburg from 2 to 5 July The theme of the Eisteddfod was “Making All Schools Inclusive”. 65

PROGRAMME FIVE OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 1. Number of learners benefitting from the Integrated School Health Programme. Bi-annual target 2 nd Quarter Target : th Quarter Target : Preliminary data received from the Department of Health indicates that Grades 1 and 8 learners, benefitted from the Integrated School Health Programme. This data will be revised and after validation reported upon in the subsequent quarters. 2. Number of learners in Quintiles 1 – 3 Primary, Secondary and identified Special Schools that are provided with nutritious meals. Quarterly Target : As at 30 October 2013, interim data from provincial education departments indicated that a total of learners in schools were provided with nutritious meals in Quintiles 1 – 3 schools. 3. The system is developed for capturing information on choral and sport participation in the DBE. Annual target : The system for capturing information of learner participation in sport and choral music is developed. Sport and Music questions have been included within SA- SAMS process. This system will ensure that information on learner participation in both sport and music is captured. Currently an internal system has been developed which will serve as a backup while setting up the SA-SAMS system. 66

PROGRAMME FIVE OUTPUTS PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Target for 2013/14 as per APP Second Quarter Actual Output Status 4. Number of learners participating in DBE organised activities on citizenship, rights and responsibilities and constitutional values. Annual target : In the first quarter it was reported that a total of 765 learners participated in activities as follows :  GEM-BEM : 282  RCLs : 238  Moot Court : 137  Rights and Responsibilities : 108 In the second quarter a total of 506 learners participated in activities on citizenship, rights and responsibilities and constitutional values. Cumulatively a total of learners participated in DBE organised activities on citizenship, rights and responsibilities and constitutional values. 5. Number of public ordinary schools participating in Spelling Bee to support reading initiatives. Annual target : 250 Reports received from implementing partners show that 96 schools participated in the Spelling BEE events. 67

PART B Financial Report SECOND QUARTER EXPENDITURE 68

INTRODUCTION The total Adjusted Appropriation budget of the Department for the 2013/14 financial year amounts to R million The majority of the budget (R million) consists of transfer payments as follows: –Conditional Grants: R million –Transfers to Public Entities: R million –Other Transfers: R million The remainder of the budget (R million) consists of the following: –Compensation of Employees: R million –Examiners and Moderators: R million –Earmarked Funds: R million –Office Accommodation: R million –Specifically and Exclusively Appropriated: R million –Departmental Operations: R million –Departmental Projects: R million

INTRODUCTION (cont.) The total actual expenditure of the Department for the 2013/14 financial year third quarter amounts to R million The majority of the expenditure (R million) consists of transfer payments as follows: –Conditional Grants: R million –Transfers to Public Entities: R million –Other Transfers: R998 million The remainder of the expenditure (R million) consists of the following: –Compensation of Employees: R million –Examiners and Moderators: R2 169 million –Earmarked Funds: R million –Office Accommodation : R million –Specifically and Exclusively Appropriated: R million –Departmental Operations: R million –Departmental Projects: R million

ALLOCATION AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE PER PROGRAMME FOR THE 2013/14 FINANCIAL YEAR PROGRAMMES 2013/14 Expenditure as % of Adjusted Appropriation FINAL APROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Administration % Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring % Teachers, Education Human Resources Development and Institutional Development % Planning, Information and Assessment % Educational Enrichment Services % Total %

ALLOCATION AGAINST ACTUAL EXPENDITURE PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION FOR THE 2013/14 FINANCIAL YEAR PROGRAMMES 2013/14 Expenditure as % of Adjusted Appropriation FINAL APROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Compensation of Employees % Goods and Services % Transfers and Subsidies % Payment for Capital Assets % Total %

ALLOCATION OVER THE 2013/14 FINANCIAL YEAR SERVICE 2013/14 Expenditure as % of Adjusted Appropriation FINAL APPROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Compensation of Employees % Examiners and Moderators % Transfers to Public Entities % Other Transfers % Conditional Grants % Schools Infrastructure Backlogs Indirect Grant % Earmarked Funds % Departmental Operations % Office Accommodation % Projects % Total %

DETAILS OF EARMARKED ALLOCATIONS/TRANSFERS OVER THE 2013/14 FINANCIAL YEAR SERVICE Expenditure as % of Adjusted Appropriation FINAL APPROPRIATION ACTUAL EXPENDITURE VARIANCE R’000 Earmarked Funds: % Kha Ri Gude Literacy Project % EPWP: Kha Ri Gude % Workbooks % IQMS % Systemic Evaluation % NEEDU % NSNP % National Assessment % Conditional Grants: % Education Infrastructure % National Schools Nutrition Programme % HIV and AIDS (Life Skills Education) % Dinaledi Schools % Technical Secondary Schools Recapitalisation %

DETAILS OF EARMARKED ALLOCATIONS/TRANSFERS OVER THE 2013/14 FINANCIAL YEAR SERVICE Expenditure as % of Adjusted Appropriation FINAL APPROPRIATI ON ACTUAL EXPENDITU RE VARIANCE R’000 Transfers to Public Entities % NSFAS: Fundza Lushaka Bursaries % Umalusi % Other Transfers % ETDP SETA % UNESCO Membership Fees % ADEA % Childline South Africa % Guidance Counseling & Youth Development Centre: Malawi % Households %

REASONS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS UNDER SPENDING Programme 1:Administration 1.Low spending in other transfers is due to low transfers to foreign institution where invoices are only received in the fourth quarter of the financial year. Programme 2:Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring 1.The low spending on the workbooks in this quarter is attributed to the fact that printing and delivery for the 2014 school year only takes place at the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth quarter. 2.Kha Ri Gude classes were supposed to start in June 2013 but started 2 months later, the payments of stipends for Volunteer Educators were affected by the late starting of classes. The project has been extended until the end of February 2014, therefore, learning and teaching is not compromised.

REASONS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS UNDER SPENDING Programme 4: Planning, Information and Assessment Annual National Assessment (ANA) 1.The printing of the annual Assessment test start in the third quarter of the financial year, due to security reasons the assessment only done in September. Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Development Initiative (ASIDI) 1.At the inception of the programme, insufficient technical capacity affected the planning necessary to align implementation and the budget cycles. This has now been remedied. 2.DBE uses Implementing Agents (IAs) as a mode of ASIDI delivery. It is apparent that the technical capacity of many of the appointed Implementing Agents is not sufficient and this has resulted in longer procurement processes and, in several instances, poor management of professional service providers. This is improving as the programme progresses. 3.Services rendered by some of the Professional Service Providers have been very poor resulting in delayed deliverables and lack of sufficient attention to managing contractors on site. The number of projects per IA has been reduced to manage this risk. 4.Some of the committed funds could not be spent as planned due to some of the following reasons:

REASONS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS UNDER SPENDING Programme 4: Planning, Information and Assessment (ASIDI) i.Poor performance by some contractors necessitated the termination of contracts, replacement turnaround time has been too slow due to a variety of reasons that have to do with following the right processes and litigation. 27 schools were affected by this process. ii.Majority of the ASIDI backlogs are in the remote rural areas where access to the sites is difficult due to the topography and poor road conditions. This has resulted in difficulty in delivering materials to sites. iii.These gravel roads are not accessible during the rainy season and this has resulted in valid delays to construction progress and extension of time claims from contractors. iv.The scale of the investment in a short period of time also meant that critical implementation constraints were experienced particularly in the Eastern Cape because of a shortage of bricks and cement.

CONCLUSION DBE’s Statutory role is to : o formulate policy, norms and standards; and o monitor and evaluate policy implementation and impact. This role is being undertaken in close collaboration with provincial education departments in order make an impact on teaching and learning in the classroom through implementation of key interventions. The Department has continued to consolidate the progress made in the second quarter by addressing improved learner performance through key priorities such as Workbooks, ANA, CAPS, ASIDI and Teacher Education during the subsequent quarters of 2013/14. 79

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