Government-funded programmes and services for vulnerable - Unicef

Department of Basic Education
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attendance is poor.
Schools must give
guidance to learners
who are frequently
absent without a
valid reason and must
make prompt followup
with parents and,
where necessary,
local government,
provincial government
and NGOs responsible
for the well-being of
children (s2);
and supportive
environment conducive
to promoting
attendance; and
learners to overcome
poverty-linked and
other social and
economic stresses that
inhibit regular school
attendance, such as
HIV/AIDS, TB, other
chronic illnesses, poor
nutrition and hunger,
and an unstable/
dysfunctional family
life.
Monitoring attendance
of children receiving
the CSG
In terms of a recent
amendment to the laws
governing the CSG, ix
schools will have to play
a more active role in
monitoring attendance
and ensuring the
enrolment and retention
of all poor learners
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