This short issue shares updates on the ways the After School sector continues to expand its reach, advance education outcomes, and make a difference in the lives of youth most affected by the irregularities of schooling during this pandemic.
From this past quarter, we reflect on key lessons from our Communities of Practice, looking at how to strengthen the Education Ecosystem in order to support the recovery of learning losses caused by Covid-19 school closures. In addition to this, we share the ways this is further made possible by leveraging social media to connect … Read more
From this past quarter, we reflect on the lessons from our WC Community of Practice looking at how to ‘future-proof’ the After School sector, mindful of uncertainties and external setbacks beyond our control. We also celebrate, #AfterSchoolSA through the #LightsOnAfterSchool campaign this October; the wide reach and interest gained by volume 2 of our Treasure … 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
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
This is the second edition of our quarterly newsletter, named after our slogan: ‘Beyond the Classroom’. From this edition we share lessons from our collaboration with the After School Programme Office, introduce a new member to The Learning Trust team, and reveal some exciting projects by our partners in the After School Sector. Read the … Read more
We are excited to launch and share our first quarterly newsletter, named after our slogan: ‘Beyond the Classroom’. Beyond the Classroom will share content that will highlight lessons from our work, the development and achievements of our grantees, interesting news from the After School sector, as well as upcoming events to look out for. Read … Read more