The Learning Trust

As the term begins, the focus is on progress. But learning needs more than constant activity. Rest supports growth, focus and wellbeing. It strengthens learning. #BeyondTheClassroom#AfterSchoolMatters

Grantee Spotlight: Just Grace Supporting young people in Langa with skills, education and pathways to opportunity. Community-led solutions that create real impact. #YouthDevelopment #EducationMatters

Youth unemployment in South Africa begins with gaps in foundational learning. #YouthEmployment #SocialEmploymentFund

The work is happening. The impact is visible. What is needed now is sustained support to grow what is already working #SocialEmploymentFund #YouthEmployment

Strong leadership is key to building impactful after-school programmes and that is what the Management Accelerator Programme (MAP) is designed to support. #TheLearningTrust #BeyondTheClassroom

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Big news for #Amplify2026! We are honored to welcome Dr. Naledi Mbude-Mehana Deputy Director-General, as a keynote speaker at the Amplify After School Symposium. She will explore building adaptive, inclusive systems for youth growth. Secure your seat: bit.ly/AmplifySymposi…

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⏳ There are just two weeks remaining to secure your Early Bird ticket for the Amplify After School Symposium — available until 31 Jan with 25% off. Explore key themes shaping the future of the sector. bit.ly/AmplifySymposi… #ReadyToAmplify #AmplifyAfterSchool2026

Does your After School Programme struggle to share its true impact? Our new two-part Masterclass helps you use the CLEAR framework to build credible impact stories. It is practical, accessible & rooted in your daily reality. Watch here: buff.ly/F7rWuuM #AfterSchoolSA

Are you #ReadyToAmplify? Don’t miss out on the early bird tickets for Amplify After School Symposium. Grab yours today to join this dynamic national convening of the after-school sector. bit.ly/AmplifySymposi… 📍 Cape Town 📅 25–26 Feb 2026 🎟 25% off until Jan 2026

This moment matters! Learning is a journey, not a single outcome. As a sector, we look forward to celebrating our learners and the many pathways that lie ahead.

No matter what the numbers say, we see the resilience behind the results. We honour the effort it took for learners to keep showing up, to push through uncertainty and challenge and to complete a chapter that was not always easy.

𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁! The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, will deliver the national results tonight, marking an important moment for learners across the country. #AfterSchoolWorks #BeyondTheClassroom #TheLearningTrust

To the Matric Class of 2025, as we anticipate your 2025 matric results, I want to commend each of you for the effort, discipline, and resilience you have shown throughout this important journey. Completing the National Senior Certificate examinations is a significant milestone, and you should be proud of how far you have come.   To those who may not have achieved the results they hoped for, I want to remind you that this is not the end of your journey. There are opportunities to continue, improve, and succeed. At 18:00 tomorrow, we will announce the results of the class of 2025 and award the top achieving learners across the country. We look forward to sharing these results with all of you.

#AfterSchoolSA #AfterSchoolWorks #BeyondTheClassroom

2025 in Review: As we take a pause & head on holiday to recharge our batteries, we’re also take a moment to celebrate our favourite moments from this year! 2025 was a year full of growth & impact. Here are some highlights that made 2025 unforgettable. 👇

Last day in the office for us! We are grateful for the learning, growth & impact we have achieved together across the after-school community. This year has shown us what is possible when we all collaborate with purpose and commitment. Here is to rest and a bright start to 2026!

South Africa’s education system is under strain and many learners fall behind long before high school. ASPs fill this “missing middle” with tutoring, mentorship, safe spaces and enrichment that low-resource schools struggle to provide. Full article: buff.ly/xyQlkBu