Webpage from FootPrints Special Needs School outlining its three educational phases: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior
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Enrolment in the Senior Phase Life Orientation Stream (14–18 years)
Learners aged 14 to 18 years can enrol in the Life Orientation Stream, which focuses on life skills, independence, career preparation, and supported work placement. Core subjects include literacy, mathematical literacy, cookery for independent living, computers, social etiquette, and work experience.
- Who it is for
- parents of learners aged 14 to 18 years needing practical life and employment skills
- How to act on it
- Contact Sharon at the school's address or phone numbers listed to inquire about enrolment
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Senior Phase ± 14 – 18 year olds There are two streams available within the senior phase: Life Orientation Stream The curriculum consists of promoting skills from which the learner will benefit for life. The aim of this stream is the promotion of independence and supported work placement. Compulsory core subjects include literacy, mathematical literacy, cookery for independent living, computers, social etiquette, career preparation and work experience.
Enrolment in the Junior Phase (2–12 years)
Children aged 2 to 12 years can enrol in one of four classes within the Junior Phase, which focuses on perceptual skills, literacy, numeracy, and life orientation. Each class has a maximum of 10 learners and is grouped by age and ability.
- Who it is for
- parents of children aged 2 to 12 years with special needs
- How to act on it
- Contact Sharon at the school's address or phone numbers listed to inquire about enrolment
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Junior Phase 2 – 12 year olds The key focus is on perceptual skills, literacy, numeracy and life orientation. There is a strong emphasis on empowering every child, making every child a reader. This approach continues throughout the school. Therapeutic support consists of pull-out individual therapy and an integrated approach into the classroom, to assess whether skills learned in therapy are transferred to another environment. Within this phase there are four classes grouped according to age & ability levels. Class size varies from six to ten learners.
Tax deduction for school fees
Parents of enrolled learners at FootPrints Special Needs School may claim their school fees as part of their tax returns because the school is registered with the Department of Education.
- Who it is for
- parents of children enrolled at FootPrints Special Needs School
- How to act on it
- Ensure your child is enrolled and obtain official receipts; then claim fees during annual tax filing with SARS
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As a fully registered school with the department of education parents are able to claim their school fees as part of their tax returns.
Enrolment in the Intermediate Phase Life Orientation Stream (12–14 years)
Learners aged 12 to 14 years can enrol in the Life Orientation Stream, which supports literacy and numeracy development and focuses on independence, life skills, career preparation, and work experience. The curriculum includes cookery, computers, social etiquette, and supported work placement.
- Who it is for
- parents of learners aged 12 to 14 years needing additional time to develop literacy, numeracy, and independence
- How to act on it
- Contact Sharon at the school's address or phone numbers listed to inquire about enrolment
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Intermediate Phase ± 12 – 14 year olds There are two streams available within the intermediate phase: Life Orientation Stream For those learners who require additional time to acquire Literacy and Numeracy skills and the skills for independance. The curriculum consists of promoting skills from which the learner will benefit for life. The aim of this stream is the promotion of independence and supported work placement. Compulsory core subjects include literacy, mathematical literacy, cookery for independent living, computers, social etiquette, career preparation and work experience.
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Gauteng
Key Takeaways
- ages 2 to 18
- maximum 10 pupils per class
- Individual Development Plan (IDP)
- Junior Phase: 2–12 years
- Intermediate Phase: 12–14 years
- Senior Phase: 14–18 years
- Life Orientation Stream
- Academic Stream
- registered with Department of Education
- tax deduction for school fees
- FootPrints Special Needs School
- Department of Education
- Sharon
- Jan K Marais Street Malanshof Randburg Gauteng