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Teachers at the Edendale Primary school in Manenberg have completed their training in the Basic Concepts Programme.
31 December 2026
Interested in learning more about the work we do at the Basic Concepts Foundation?
Term 4 has been an energising and productive period for the Basic Concepts Foundation.
Celebrating Transformation in Education: 18 Certified Mediators of Learning
02 February 2026 to 06 February 2026

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):
16 March 2026 to 20 March 2026

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):
Eighteen teachers from our four project schools were recently certified as Mediators of the Basic Concepts Programme
7 immersive virtual sessions designed for educators, therapists & parents who believe every child can learn.
Children are not waiting to be ready. They become ready when we give them opportunities to think.
Practical applications of BCP were shared and discussed
Educators from schools across the local area came together at Paul Greyling Primary for a vibrant Basic Concepts Programme Symposium

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It made me look at my teaching in a different way. I am excited to implement what I have learnt.

Metro Central Education District, March 2014
Metro Central Education District, March 2014

Before the course, I never focused on the main concepts as I never really thought them essential to "real life" as a speech-language pathologist. I now have a very different perspective on why these aspects are important and how they move cognition forward.

ZOOM TRAINING 2 FEEDBACK

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop as I was given the opportunity to work with learners … while being guided. The trainer demonstrations with the learners were an excellent idea. This workshop has been a success as I can now see what our learners lack. It made a lot of sense.’ (Metro South, 2009)

Teacher Training

This is an excellent programme that can benefit any learner or educator.

Metro Central (2013): Training
Metro Central Education District

I have learned new strategies to use across the CAPS curriculum, also new exciting ways to build language. I've become more aware of the language that I use in my classroom.

Metro Central Training: Western Cape Education Department (February, 2016)

Developed new method/techniques on how to use myself better in sessions and get better potential from children.’ (KIDZPOSITIVE, Occupational Therapist, 2011)

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