Background and Rationale

Despite initiatives such as the Free Quality Education programme, children in remote districts like Pujehun continue to experience poor learning outcomes. Low literacy and numeracy levels, limited access to learning materials, and a high number of untrained teachers remain key challenges. Many children are performing below grade level, particularly in early reading and mathematics, and require targeted support to catch up.

Project Goal

Girls and boys are safe, protected from violence, and experience improved wellbeing at school, at home, and in their communities.

The project will reach 1,200 children (640 girls and 560 boys), 75 teachers, and 6 School Quality Assurance Officers across 16 schools in 15 remote communities. The focus is on vulnerable children aged 7–14 who are behind in literacy and numeracy.

Objectives

The project focuses on three key objectives. 

1. Strengthen teacher capacity through professional development and continuous support.
2. Improve access to quality learning materials for children in school and at home.
3. Enhance learning outcomes for underperforming learners through targeted remedial support and community engagement.

Key Interventions

The project will strengthen education delivery through teacher professional development, focusing on learner-centred teaching, inclusive education, and classroom management, supported by coaching and peer learning. A Training of Trainers approach will build the capacity of School Quality Assurance Officers to provide effective supervision and mentoring.
The project will improve access to learning materials by procuring and distributing literacy and numeracy resources and establishing book banks in 16 schools to support both classroom and home learning. Weekly catch-up classes will be provided for underperforming learners through structured, small-group support. Community engagement activities will involve parents and caregivers in supporting children’s education and improving attendance and retention.

Expected Results

The project is expected to improve teaching quality and classroom practices, increase access to learning materials, and enhance literacy and numeracy outcomes among targeted learners. It will also strengthen education system support and increase parental involvement in children’s learning.

Approach

The project adopts a targeted, child-centred approach that combines teacher capacity development, improved learning resources, and community engagement. By strengthening both school-level delivery and system-level support, it will contribute to sustainable improvements in learning outcomes.

Monitoring and Evaluation

A strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning system will track progress through assessments, classroom observations, and attendance records. Feedback from children, teachers, and communities will inform continuous improvement.

Partnerships

The project will be implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, the Teaching Service Commission, District Education Offices, School Quality Assurance Officers, and community stakeholders.

Sustainability

The project will build long-term teacher capacity, strengthen government systems, promote community ownership, and align with RTBAC Phase II to ensure continuity and sustainability.