Best Start Early 

This project focused on training early childhood education teachers to use inclusive practices and make learning more engaging through play-based methods.

Project overview

This project focused on training early childhood education (ECE) teachers to use inclusive practices, encourage positive behaviour, and make learning more engaging through play-based methods. The goal was to support the development of 500 children, including children with disabilities, at ten government-run early childhood centres in Greater Accra, Ghana. By enhancing teacher skills and involving parents, the project gave children the best chance to learn and thrive.

Project objectives

  • Improve learning and participation for 500 children, including children with disabilities, in ten government ECE centres.
  • Train 50 teachers in methods that support inclusive education, encourage positive behaviour, and use play as a tool for learning.
  • Educate 200 parents and caregivers about inclusive education, disabilities and early childhood development.

Project impact

  • We have improved learning outcomes for 500 kindergarten children (51% of whom are girls) by screening them for early signs of disabilities and special educational needs.
  • We have built the capacity of 50 teachers in inclusive education, play-based teaching methods, and positive behaviour management.
  • We have sensitised 200 parents and caregivers on inclusive education, disabilities, and early childhood development (ECE).
Pictured: a teacher and child using play as learning tool.

Project fact file:

Location: Ghana, Accra 
Dates: January 2023 to December 2023
Funding Partner: TheirWorld
Local Partners: Sabre Education, Special Education Division and Early Childhood Education (ECE) Unit of Ghana Education Service

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