National Policy Options for Educationally Marginalised Children

Summary

This policy for Educationally Marginalised Children (EMC) has been developed in response to recognition that special efforts were needed in order to allow for universal access to education as is outlined in the Constitution. The policy for educationally marginalised children should also be seen as part of the Government’s policy regarding poverty reduction. The policy is intended to be temporary due to a belief that there should be a situation, fairly soon, when there is no need for a special policy for educationally marginalised children.