PROVINCIAL PROGRAMME MANAGER

CEREBRAL PALSY (CP) : A permanent disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture. This is due to abnormal brain development often before birth.

PHYSICALLY DISABLED (PD) : This includes medical or physical conditions that hinder successful placement in a mainstream setting. E.g muscular dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Arthritis , complicated respiratory or medical conditions.

REFERRAL PATHWAY

Special Schools provide effective educational support to learners experiencing barriers to learning and development. Referrals to a Special School follow a referral pathway as illustrated below


LIST OF SCHOOLS FOR CP AND PD

CURRICULUM

Learners who are PHYSICALLY DISABLED or with CEREBRAL PALSEY offer the (CAPS) Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements. Two (2) other formats of the CAPS curriculum are also available.

  1. The Technical Occupational (as for learners at Schools of Skills) and

  2. The curriculum for learners with Severe Intellectual Disabilities.

  3. Please refer to the E-PORTAL for the CAPS e resources.

  4. Customised lessons were developed by teachers from the three (3) schools. See links below...

Learners at these schools use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and other assistive technology (devices) to access the curriculum and assessment tasks.