Early childhood access, literacy and numeracy, and teacher development are core to unlocking youth potential. As the #G20SouthAfrica Education Indaba unfolds, we reflect on what this means for the after-school programmes that support learners every day. #YouthDevelopment

💡 Did you know? In 2022, TLT convened the Catch-up Coalition to support learners experiencing learning backlogs caused by the pandemic. The Coalition brings together over 63 partners to strengthen ASPs, provide targeted support & help learners catch up! buff.ly/6wjGYze

Did you know our Quality Standards Toolkit (QAT) helps you move from reflection → action? ✨ It gives you scores to see where your programme doesn’t meet quality indicators and prioritise what matters now, this year, and next. 📘 Explore the QAT: buff.ly/jyE3IT4

Want your #LightsOnAfterschool event to shine?✨Register your celebration by TOMORROW NIGHT for a chance to win a swag pack full of strobe buttons, pins, postcards & posters! Go to 3to6.co/register to enter this week's giveaway before it's too late!

📘𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲! From grassroots innovation to policy influence, see how the after-school sector was capacitated through SEF with 15,000+ practitioner opportunities & 180,000+ learners reached. buff.ly/DOyDLUJ #AfterSchoolSA

Happy International Literacy Day!📚 Literacy is key for meaningful participation today. ASPs help learners in quintile 1–3 schools close the literacy gap. Discover how ASPs boost reading skills in under-resourced communities in this brief: buff.ly/TRcKXrh

ASPs offer safe, structured spaces where young people can explore their potential, develop future skills, and grow in confidence. Every child deserves access to places that nurture their growth and open doors to new opportunities. #AfterSchoolSA #LightsOnAfterSchool

Mentors are the heart of ASPs!💡 They believe in learners, listen with care and help dreams grow. Mentors in ASPs can come as tutors, coaches, practitioners and they shows up with patience and love every day. By volunteering, they create lasting impact. #LightsOnAfterSchool

Did you know? Teens with mentors are more likely to finish school, dream bigger and chase careers they love. Because... Mentorship = Power #MyMentorMyPlug #MentorshipMatters #TheLearningTrust #Keready #LightsOn2025 #TeenMentorship

💡 It’s ON!💡 Lights On After School is BACK! ✨ We’re celebrating the power of After School — and the life-changing relationships built in these spaces. Are you in? Join us as we shine a spotlight on the impact of After School 👉 buff.ly/bjftuD1 #LightsOnAfterSchool

After School Programmes are more than safe spaces, they empower youth and strengthen communities. They build resilience and skills to help learners thrive in school and life. This #LightsOnAfterSchool, let’s shine a light on this vital role of ASPs! 💡 📚 #AfterSchoolSA

#FridayReads📚 After School Programmes (ASPs) are changing learners’ lives in South Africa by providing safe spaces, meals & extra learning to bridge gaps in low-fee schools. buff.ly/7l0waIq #AfterSchoolWorks #BeyondTheClassroom #AfterSchoolSA

ASPs transform lives 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮, boosting academics, mental health & love for learning. Join us in amplifying their impact & building strong foundations for South Africa’s youth.💡 buff.ly/CmbDQeP #AfterSchoolSA #LightsOnAfterSchool

💡 Lights On Afterschool is HERE! Join our webinar & learn how to amplify the impact of After School Programmes (ASPs). 2 Oct 2025 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Online Theme: Investing in Brighter Futures 🌟 Register 👉 buff.ly/qMaNz5x #LightsOnAfterschool #AfterSchoolSA

It's happening – join us today for our Lights On webinar at 10:00 am – 11:45 am.💡 #AfterSchoolSA #LightsOnAfterschool #LightsOnSA #AfterSchoolWorks #TLT #TheLearningTrust #AfterschoolAlliance

It's On. We’re LIVE LOAS webinar, we have 87 excited partners and after-school champions ready to turn the lights on after-school. 💡🎉 #AfterSchoolSA #TLT #LightsOnAfterschool #LightsOnSA #AfterSchoolWorks #TheLearningTrust #AfterschoolAlliance

Friday Reads: The Role of NGOs in Advancing Education in South Africa Explore our report on how NGOs fill critical gaps, support learners in under-resourced communities and shape better educational outcomes. 👉 Read the full report: buff.ly/cl54GAc #FridayReads

Two Weeks To Go! 💡 After School Programmes provide learners with a supportive learning environment to learn new skills and find their passions. Turn #LightsOnAfterSchool for #AfterSchoolSA programmes this year. #LightsOnAfterSchool #InvestingInBrighterFutures

Watch our latest Practitioner Masterclass on Artificial Intelligence with Lionel Blooms from Edunova? 🤖 This masterclass explores what AI is & how it can be used responsibly to make learning more fun. Watch the playlist here: buff.ly/2TY74r3 #PractitionerMasterclass