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Supporting 360 Grade 3 Learners: Our Education Success Story

11 November 2025 Education Team
Supporting 360 Grade 3 Learners: Our Education Success Story

Investing in Education, Building Futures

Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles of poverty. At Choose Children SA, we’re committed to providing quality educational support to vulnerable children who might otherwise fall behind.

Our Education Programmes

Grade 3 Tutoring Initiative

Our Grade 3 tutoring programme supports 360 learners every year, providing:

  • One-on-one attention from trained tutors
  • Personalised learning plans based on each child’s needs
  • Foundation skills in reading, writing, and mathematics
  • Confidence building to help children catch up with their peers

ECD Centre Support

We support 40 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, helping to:

  • Train educators in best practices
  • Provide resources and learning materials
  • Create safe, nurturing learning environments
  • Prepare children for Grade 1 success

Why Grade 3 Matters

Grade 3 is a critical transition year where children move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” Without proper support at this stage, children fall further behind as curriculum complexity increases.

The Results

Children in our tutoring programme show:

  • Improved reading comprehension - 85% show measurable improvement
  • Better maths confidence - Children tackle problems with greater confidence
  • Higher school attendance - Engaged children come to school more often
  • Increased self-esteem - Success builds confidence for future learning

A Child’s Journey

When a child joins our tutoring programme, we:

  1. Assess their current level and learning needs
  2. Create a personalised learning plan
  3. Support them twice weekly with dedicated tutoring
  4. Monitor progress and adjust the programme as needed
  5. Celebrate improvements and build confidence

Your Impact

By supporting our education programmes, you’re:

  • Giving children the foundation they need to succeed
  • Breaking generational cycles of poverty
  • Investing in South Africa’s future
  • Creating opportunities for vulnerable children

Every child deserves access to quality education.

Will you help us change the educational outcomes for more vulnerable children?

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