The Learning Trust exists to contribute towards building sustainable and impactful community-based organisations in the After School Sector. We play the role of strengthening organisational development through coaching, mentoring and skills-building; with the aim of improving education outcomes for learners in underserved communities. As our government grapples with the decision regarding the reopening of schools … Read more
From this past quarter, we look at the importance of self-care and well-being practices for leaders and practitioners, especially during this often stressful and uncertain time. We also share updates on the future of our webinar series, safety guidelines for reopening After School programmes, digital initiatives supporting Matric learners, and the wide reach of our … Read more
Among the countless systemic and structural issues the Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to contend with, the future of education for millions of children is by far the most complex. Now, more than ever, it has become necessary that we think about education beyond the classroom. Read our Op-Ed published on the Daily Maverick to … Read more
The Learning Trust celebrates its 10th anniversary supporting emerging community-based After School programmes and 2020 will certainly be remembered as one of the most challenging during our tenure. More importantly, this has been one of the most severely challenging times for the vast majority of learners in South Africa. We partner with close to 40 … Read more
As the COVID-19 regulations ease, lockdown levels slacken and schools reopen, After School facilities are also resuming programming. The Learning Trust and its partners have been exploring new ways to ensure the continuity of After School activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are planning to resume your programme alongside the reopening of schools, this … Read more
From this first quarter, 2020 edition, we share lessons of good practice from our provincial seminars focusing on Child Protection, as well as important child safety considerations to take for online sessions. We also look at how the sector is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, from After School partners, to local donors, and innovative efforts … Read more
Our 2019 was a transitional year of growth and learning at The Learning Trust. We invite you to journey through the pages to explore the manifestation of milestones, from ourselves and our incredible community of partners in the sector.
NASCEE (National Association for Social Change Entities in Education) is a membership-based body that coordinates and empowers NPOs in education. The NASCEE community was invited to contribute to the principles of collaboration between education non-profit organisations (NPOs) and many counterparts in the South African education ecosystem. As a member of NASCEE, we support these principles … Read more
With the COVID-19 developments around the globe and recently in our country, we are mindful of its repercussions, particularly given our work of convening group learning sessions. The health and safety of our team and partners is of the highest priority. Read about our response and the safety measures we will follow at all our … Read more
The advancement of South Africa’s Basic Education System is crippled by the increasing number of learner repetition and drop-out rates year-on-year. The thousands of active, community-based organisations working in the Non-Profit Education sector may be our only hope of progress. Read our op-ed on the necessity of investing in After School programmes to reduce the … Read more