As the largest union in the country, SADTU indicated that if the Department failed, SADTU needed to reflect on the situation to determine where they had failed. The union acknowledged all the good work undertaken by the Department in the Province in respect of school readiness for 2013. SADTU indicated that they were of the view that Grade R needed prioritising in 2013. The union further reported much improvement in respect of the ANA. This needed slight improvement but was a much needed assessment tool. SADTU maintained that the focus should not only be on Grade 12, but throughout the grades. Grade 12 learners who did not pass needed to be given the opportunity to rewrite Grade 12. In respect of competency testing, SADTU was of the view that, as all else, there needed to be proper consultation and engagement.