Abstract
This study is an investigation on the role of the School Governing Body (SGB) in macro planning of LSEN Hospital Schools.
The literature review revealed that much has not yet been done pertaining to the involvement of parents in macro planning at the school level.
For this research, qualitative research was conducted on educators, principals and parents who are members of the SGB at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital School and Johannesburg Hospital School. The researcher used interviews, notes taking and observation to collect data. The findings disclosed that most of the SGB members had no knowledge about section 20 status as laid down by SASA. They are not aware of their rights and limitations due to lack of professional training.
The stakeholders involved in these schools, when doing macro planning, are the internal stakeholders only (the principals and educators).
Based on the findings of this study, recommendations and guidelines have been provided to improve the involvement of parents in the school macro planning and management.
Prof. J.R. Debeila