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The Early Years –
ECD, Grade R and Foundation Phases

In 2024, Mkhulise extended its support to the early years of learning.

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Literacy and teaching support for Foundation Phase teachers was first introduced at our six primary schools and has more recently been extended to include Grade R teachers as well. This sub-programme also involves collaboration with Subject Advisors who provide support to all schools across the District.

 

In parallel, seven ECDs which provide learners to our primary schools, were brought into the programme. ECD managers started off with some management training and shortly thereafter, practitioners went through a first round of training on teaching methods - they are now involved in a second round of training focused on literacy and numeracy. Six practitioners have been awarded bursaries to undertake formal qualifications training over two years.

 

Support for teaching in Maths will start in 2026.

Kranskloof book Trolley
Results

 

  • The % of learners in Grade 3 achieving 50% for Home Language improved from 86% to 90% between 2023 and 2024.

  • The % of learners in Grade 3 who passed English as a First Language (EFAL) improved from 88% to 90%.

ECD practitioner

"The training helped us understand what quality teaching looks like. I now know how to plan better and use what we have."
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