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Term 4 has been an energising and productive period for the Basic Concepts Foundation.
Celebrating Transformation in Education: 18 Certified Mediators of Learning
02 February 2026 to 06 February 2026

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):
16 March 2026 to 20 March 2026

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):
Eighteen teachers from our four project schools were recently certified as Mediators of the Basic Concepts Programme
7 immersive virtual sessions designed for educators, therapists & parents who believe every child can learn.
Children are not waiting to be ready. They become ready when we give them opportunities to think.
Practical applications of BCP were shared and discussed
Educators from schools across the local area came together at Paul Greyling Primary for a vibrant Basic Concepts Programme Symposium
A new article by Dr Louis Benjamin (Oct 2025) explores how the BCP helps teachers move beyond instruction to mediation.
15 April 2026

Embark on an immersive learning journey with our Basic Concepts Programme (BCP) Online Training! 

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I am blown away!!! This is most definitely the most useful course that I have ever attended.

Overberg District, Western Cape Department of Education (February, 2019)

What stood out for me - was not teaching the content, but how to teach the concept and so much vocabulary is elicited …

Thinking Stars: Teacher Feedback From Training, August 2014

I feel very strongly that Basic Concepts should be introduced to all learners- this will give me the time to develop their conceptual language and increase their vocabulary and verbal fluency.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (October, 2015)

Thank you very much for the training. We learnt so much from you and how to run the programme... This was interesting and we really enjoyed it.

Kwena Basic Education Trust

‘It was one of the best training sessions that Metro North has presented….’ (Metro North, 2009)

Teacher Feedback

I really cannot wait to start- I want all my children to be Grade 1 ready at the end of this year.

Metro South Training, Western Cape Education Department, 2015