The Department of Correctional Services says education remains a key element in the rehabilitation of inmates at facilities.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This as 211 inmates prepare to sit for this year\u2019s National Senior Certificate or final Grade 12 examinations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cAccess to education remains the pillar of rehabilitation and formal education ensures that offenders remain focused amid their circumstances as they strive for new beginnings.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation is regarded as an essential component of the reconstruction, development and transformation of South African society. Hence, formal education in DCS cannot only respond to the rehabilitation needs of inmates but be viewed as a tool that can radically transform our society and advance the development of the country,\u201d the department said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The department runs at least 17 Correctional Schools which offer basic education in line with the national curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Those sitting for examinations at correctional facilities have beaten the national pass average and recorded improved pass rates for the past two years.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The department said although preparations for this year\u2019s examinations have faced \u201cchallenges brought by COVID-19\u201d, inmates are well prepared.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cDCS educators\u2026put in extra support classes and went beyond the allocated hours in a day\u2019s work in an effort to ensure that inmates are not just ready but do achieve the best possible results.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWorking together with the Department of Basic Education, DCS can guarantee yet another credible examination process as all examination centres will be invigilated as per the rules governing exam procedures,\u201d the department said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Source: South African Government News Agency<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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