Pharo Schools’ Teacher Capacity-Building programme is a pioneering approach to early childhood education and development, which builds on Pharo Schools’ expertise in play-based learning. The programme launched in 16 schools in late April to equip preschool and primary school teachers with the pre-requisite skills for implementing play-based learning. To date, 172 teachers and 48 school leaders have already been inducted into the programme.

Who are we targeting and what are our aims?

Rwanda’s education system encompasses a diverse range of schools, including public schools, international schools, and community-based schools. The TCB pilot aims to reach out to ECD educators in public schools, community-based ECD centres, and selective primary schools. While private schools are also included, they represent a minority, accounting for only 4 out of the total 16 schools that we are training. By targeting these specific schools and focusing on ECE, our programme aims to maximise the impact on learning outcomes and child development.

The primary objectives of the TCB programme in Rwanda are to share and operationalise effective play-based approaches to: