(a) The capacity of schools to accommodate children who are (i) slow learners and (ii) mentally challenged is progressively developed across the spectrum of schools in the system without considering geographical location. However, there are 169 special schools for learners with intellectual disability in the country, to which learners in rural areas also have access, in the country.
(b) The Department of Basic Education is progressively implementing the following programmes to support learners who are experiencing barriers to learning of whatever form in schools: