By Lungile Ntimba
The Democratic Alliance’s KwaZulu-Natal legislature caucus has approved the first draft of the KZN Schools Evaluation Authority (SEA) Bill, which will address poor leadership, mismanagement and a lack of accountability in the province’s education system.
“The SEA marks the beginning of a bold new era of accountability and excellence within our province’s schools. It will serve as an independent body to assess school performance, ensuring that quality education is not just an aspiration but a reality for every learner in KZN,” said DA education spokesperson Sakhile Mngadi.
It will assess school performance, effectiveness and efficiency of spending within schools, particularly regarding the allocation of funds, infrastructure and education materials.
It will provide transparent, data-driven evaluations of school performance, equipping teachers, parents and policymakers with the insights needed to drive real improvements at the 6000 schools in the province.
Mngadi said learners deserved schools that were properly managed, educators who were held to high standards and an education system that prioritised “outcomes over excuses”.
He said consequence management was imperative.
The proposed legislation must now undergo all the necessary processes within the legislature.
“As part of KZN’s Government of Provincial Unity, we look forward to working with all stakeholders to ensure its successful implementation,” said Mngadi.
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