Examples of ECCE delivery approaches in Uganda (2/2)

High quality ECCE in low-resource settings: Madrasa Early Childhood Programme (MECP) model

Impact:

Since 1993, reached 54,000+ children from marginalised communities and trained and supported 5,500+ ECE teachers and 3,000+ community members. Compared to non-MECP schools, graduates from MECP schools have higher:

• verbal comprehension and meaning (10%), early number concept (6%), and picture similarities (10%)

Delivery details:

• An integrated play-based curriculum designed to work within the Uganda ECD policy framework, delivered in an inclusive and conducive learning environment

Developing good practice in teaching & learning in ECD centres

Impact:

• Regular observation and feedback sessions of the 26 trained teachers from 23 schools indicate significant impact and progress for learners and ECD teachers

• Infancy of programme means data collection on pupil progress is ongoing

Delivery details:

• Training of ECD practitioners

• Teachers work within the Learning Framework for ECD published by NCDC

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Learning Roots: a holistic approach to ECCE

Impact:

Implementing ECD programmes in 76 districts including in Bidibidi refugee settlement managing 25 ECD centres, with an average enrolment of 370 pupils

Delivery details:

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• Works with NCDC, district education offices, coordinating centre tutors and associate assessors to train and mentor teachers in the model

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• Parenting programme encourages community involvement in education

• Established community learning centres to boost the literacy and numeracy skills children acquire at school

• Local materials are used to stimulate children to read and write

• The approach teaches not only the strategy, but also its purpose

Improving access and quality of ECCE to the most marginalised children 0-5 years

Impact: 48 parent groups (30/centre) established to support in positive parenting, resulting in:

• Improved child rearing practices of over 1,440 parents/ guardians

Delivery details:

• Emergent Literacy and Maths (ELM) approach to help parents / guardians, communities and pre-school teachers to develop children’s foundational skills in maths and literacy

• Integrated into existing service delivery platforms, with a focus to build their capacity and ownership

• Systemically monitors results to build evidence uganda.savethechildren.net/ redeartheducation.co.uk/

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A set of questions guided groups as they rotated around each station, where miniworking-sessions were led by partner organisations exhibiting their delivery models