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The Ikamva Labantu Partnership

Ikamva Labantu

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  • Ikamva Labantu

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“Making sure that I ask them more questions than just telling them what to do.”

Teacher Comments

“I have learned skills that I can share with my Practitioners during our visits.”

Teacher Comments

“I learnt the importance of observing children, understanding their individual needs, and creating a safe and supportive learning environment.”

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Project Details
Start Date: 
2026
Status: 
Current
No. of Learners: 
21,500 (indirect)
No. of Teachers: 
16 trainers, community based workers and practitioners
No. of Sites: 
300 (indirect)
Grade Level(s): 
ECD Centres
Area of Intervention: 
Khayalitshe, Cape Town, South Africa
Project Link: 
https://ikamva.org.za/who-we-are/

Description

Basic Concepts Foundation has partnered with Ikamva Labantu to pilot a mediated teaching approach within its Early Childhood Development programme.

Working alongside lead trainers and community-based support staff, the project strengthens intentional teaching, language-rich interactions and children's cognitive development through mentoring, coaching and practical classroom support, with the potential for wider integration across the organisation's ECD network.

Evaluation

The pilot will be evaluated through observations, practitioner portfolios, and mentoring feedback to inform future integration of mediated teaching within Ikamva Labantu's training and curriculum.

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