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This report explores the current challenges faced by the RCC (Releasing Confidence & Creativity) Programme in early childhood development (ECD). Key issues include multi-grade situations, high enrollment, lack of trained teachers, insufficient government support, and poor infrastructure. It discusses the need for proper resource allocation, recognition of school management committees (SMC), and enhanced parental involvement. The report also highlights future directions for ECD, emphasizing collaboration, training, and holistic community engagement to improve outcomes for young learners.
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SEF TRC RCC Partners HANDS SCSPEB AKES, P AKU-HDP Building Sound Foundations for Early Childhood Development Releasing Confidence & Creativity
Existing challenges of the RCC Programme • Multi grade situations • High enrolment • Ownership • Lack of teachers • Lack of understanding of ECD concept by the Department of Education/ Governments • Lack of government support • Enrolment of kachi in GR • Allocation of ECE funds by the Government contd…
Existing challenges of the RCC Programme • No allocation of SMC funds for kachi students • Political influence • Transfer of Government officials • Recognition of SMC • Lack of adequate infrastructure • Schools are not ready for ECD • Lack of integration of home and school (parental involvement) • Lack of appreciation for teachers • Marketing and advocacy
The future of ECD? Diversification of ECD team/ Multi sectoral team • Expanding organizational focus • Going beyond expert focus • Including people with diverse skills • Synergizing with other organizations
The future of ECD? Modifying the Approach RCC Phase I & II RCC Phase III ECD through Schools ECD through Community • Education • Health • Education Department • Education • Social Welfare • Health • Women Development Programme • Education Department
The future of ECD? Human Resource Development • ECD training for community and parents • Integrating ECD awareness and capacity building courses/ modules with PTC/ CT/ B.Ed. Programs and professional programs • Work with the Government to change Elementary Teacher Curriculum • Develop a course for Government teacher’s training • Partnership with PITE and BoC
The future of ECD? Working with the Federal Ministry of Education • Work with the Federal Government for kachi regularization • Review of notification
The future of ECD? Expanding the Scope of the Project • Increase frequency of advocacy • Increase number of schools • Whole district approach • Longitudinal research • Educational context • Impact on society • Information management and data collection expanded to the whole community (not just the RCC school)