Support Teaching & Learning in South Africa

Impact Snapshot

Schools Reached: 39
Teachers Mentored: 232

SMT Coached: 183

Learners Benefiting: ± 46 000

Mentoring Sessions Conducted: 5
Coaching Sessions Conducted: 2

Transforming Classrooms & Leadership in Term 1

As the first term of the year draws to a close, Edufundi has already made significant strides in our mission to strengthen teaching and leadership in schools. With our focused mentoring and coaching approach, we have worked closely with educators and school leaders to embed effective teaching strategies and foster instructional leadership that will have a lasting impact.

Teach Like a Champion: Routines for Success

Edufundi introduced a baseline assessment (TLAC Term Report) for mentors to establish a starting point for Teach Like a Champion mentees. The results of the baseline feed into a dashboard, helping identify gaps in teaching and learning processes. Based on these findings, mentors and mentees collaborated to develop a Term 1 Professional Development Plan, focusing on techniques to address identified areas for growth. The TLAC Term Report will be repeated at the end of each term to track the mentee’s progress throughout the year of mentoring.

A key highlight of Term 1 was the successful rollout of Teach Like a Champion Workshop 1, which took place on a Saturday in each province. This combined workshop brought together representatives from 10 schools in each region to explore the power of whole-school routines—a foundational step in establishing structured and effective learning environments.

The immediate adoption of these routines was evident—by Monday morning, schools were already implementing the strategies with enthusiasm. Using these techniques will show improvements in classroom structure, smoother transitions, and greater learner engagement over time, as educators consistently apply and refine their practice.

Lead Like a Champion: Empowering Instructional Leaders

For Lead Like a Champion, a baseline assessment (LLAC Semester Report) was introduced, with coaches observing processes during an SMT meeting to identify areas requiring refinement in leadership practices. This assessment provides valuable insights into what support is needed in specific aspects of school leadership. The LLAC Semester Report is conducted at the end of each semester, in June and December, to measure progress over time.

This term also marked the launch of Lead Like a Champion Workshop 1, setting the foundation for SMT members to step into their roles as instructional leaders. With the guidance of our expert coaches, school leadership teams are beginning their journey towards sustainable, school-wide transformation. By supporting SMT members in developing the skills and confidence to mentor and supervise educators, we aim to support ongoing improvements in teaching quality that can extend beyond the duration of our programme.

A Team That Drives Change

At the heart of our success is the Edufundi team—our mentors, coaches, and programme leads, who serve as agents of transition within schools. Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to building capacity within educators and school leaders are what truly drive meaningful change.

As we move forward, we remain committed to deepening our impact, refining our approach, and ensuring that every school we work with experiences lasting transformation. Term 1 has set a powerful precedent for the rest of the year—and we can't wait to see what’s next!

Looking Ahead

Term 2 promises even greater strides as we continue our mentoring and coaching efforts, with upcoming workshops and deeper engagement with schools. Stay tuned for more updates as we build stronger schools, one teacher and one leader at a time!

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