The Junior National Council MPs have recommended that schools establish early warning and intervention systems to identify learners at risk of dropping out and provide appropriate academic and psychosocial support.
The Junior National Council MPs are calling on the government to build stronger referral and follow-up systems for when a child reaches out for help to ensure that learners receive continuous care.
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) ensures the psychosocial well-being of its inmates irrespective of the crime committed.
NCS Assistant Commissioner Fiina Engelbrecht says the institution's facilities have different programmes in place to assist all inmates.
The Director of LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia, Nicolette Bessinger, has called for stronger collaboration between government, civil society and communities to strengthen psychosocial support and protection services across the country.
The Minister of Education Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, says the ministry is aware of the immense challenges faced by teachers, such as inadequate infrastructure, scarce resources, and the need for psychosocial support.
