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School Readiness Doubled
There is an urgent need for early childhood intervention in South Africa.
A programme that truly makes a difference!
Our journey has begun, and teachers are excited to bring the Basic Concepts Programme to life.
The overall findings indicate an urgent need for intervention.
Apartheid-era education left deep inequalities in our schools.
We are already starting to make some progress in the project schools
Fantastic start to our training in Metro East Education District!
Words come to life when they’re learned through experience!
We are making significant progress in Metro North Education District

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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

Presentation was well organized and clear. The lecturer explained extensively about the content of the course. The programme should be implemented by all Foundation Phase teachers and be recognized by government. The BCP is CAPS aligned.

Schools Improvement Initiative, UCT (June 2013)
INTSHAYELELO PRIMARY

I realized that if one lays down a solid foundation for your learners they will become self-assured and confident human beings.

Metro Central, October 2013

For me the most effective aspect was the basic teaching model.  When I implemented the model I found that my learners were more focussed when I followed the steps of the model.

Ikwezi: Schools Development Unit, July 2014

‘The trainer was very good and it was refreshing to be part of a workshop that can actually make a difference in the lives and minds of learners.’ (Metro North, 2010)

Teacher Feedback

I love the programme. I was not aware of how to introduce a concept … . If I could reverse my years in teaching, I bet I would have produced mathematicians, scientists and doctors.

Metro Central Teacher Comment (July, 2013)