Access to quality education What specific and immediate steps have been taken to upgrade facilities such as laboratories, Information and Communication Technology and materials in under-resourced schools to ensure equitable access to qualit

Laboratory equipment requirement for new and replacement public schools

New and replacement primary and secondary public schools are required to be equipped with laboratories, with Provincial Education Departments responsible for ensuring compliance during public school provisioning.

Who it is for

new and replacement primary and secondary public schools

How to act on it

Provincial Education Departments ensure compliance in public school provisioning (no application steps are provided).

Upgrade and additions programme for school infrastructure and specialised facilities

Schools in under-resourced and previously disadvantaged communities can benefit from an upgrade and additions programme that targets improvements to school infrastructure and facilities, including laboratories and computer centres.

Who it is for

under-resourced and previously disadvantaged schools and communities needing specialised facilities

How to act on it

The document describes the programme being funded and implemented (no application steps are provided).

MST Conditional Grant resources for targeted MST public schools

Targeted MST public schools can receive subject-specific resources (such as computers, laptops, tablets, projectors, MST kits and other equipment) funded through the Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) Conditional Grant, provided according to minimum specifications.

Who it is for

MST public schools across the country, particularly targeted public schools

How to act on it

Provincial Education Departments administer the grant and allocate funding to targeted public schools; beneficiary schools receive the resources (no application steps are provided).