UK-Backed Programme Boosts Foundational Learning for 200,000 Pakistani Children

Overview

• The UK published consolidated results on Monday showing measured gains in foundational skills with Urdu reading rising from 15% to 78%, English reading from 15% to 45%, and subtraction skills from 37% to 67%.
• The programme reached more than 500 public primary schools and the UK and provincial partners say it helped over 35,000 out-of-school children return to class.
• Officials reported that 48,000 learners received remedial education, more than 5,500 educators and 250 master trainers were trained, and 400 school facilities were upgraded to support learning.
• British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and provincial leaders credited teacher coaching, regular progress tracking and learning-level assessment for the improvements and pledged to continue the approach.
• Local leaders say the next step is provincial scale-up and ownership of the model so that regular assessment, targeted instruction and teacher support are embedded in routine school practice.