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We are filled with hope and determination to make this year a transformative one!
To our amazing teachers, supportive education department officials, and unwavering funders
12 February 2025
Course Work Training Programme: Year 1

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06 March 2025
Course Work Training Programme: Year 1

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16 April 2025
Course Work Training Programme: Year 1

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11 June 2025
Course Work Training Programme: Year 1

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12 August 2025
Course Work Training Programme: Year 1

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30 September 2025
Course Work Training Programme: Year 1

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The BCP is now available to everyone!
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The emphasis on language throughout the programme helps to develop learners' understanding of concepts and expand their vocabulary. The BCP stops learners from guessing, it gives them more structure and develops their cognitive functioning.

Metro Central Teacher Comment (July 2013)

The training was very effective and informative … and gave us insight into how to teach and develop language. I wish there could be more of such training to develop ourselves further.

Metro South Education District: Teacher Training (February, 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)

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

What I understand about the Basic Concepts Programme is that it is very useful in all subjects. I must implement it in every lesson. I must also try to be as accurate and precise as possible when teaching.

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1

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)
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