Stellenbosch University Report Finds Backontrack Programme Reversing Learning Losses

This is a media release from the Western Cape Government announcing findings from a Stellenbosch University report that evaluates the #BackOnTrack learning recovery programme. The report confirms that the programme is effectively reversing learning losses, particularly in language and mathematics, with some learners achieving nearly a full year of learning recovery through just nine Saturday sessions. The programme includes weekend and holiday classes for learners and teacher training, and has shown strong results, especially for Afrikaans- and isiXhosa-speaking learners. The Western Cape Education Department plans to use these findings to enhance the programme’s reach and effectiveness.