PROJECTS / PROGRAMMES / SERVICES
Why CSI ?
Educanda is a For-Profit Organization and its core business is to provide Educational Solutions to all formal learning Institutions. The desire to operate within the Corporate Social Investment field stems from :
1. Commitment to social change; schools form the very core of our society. It affects us beyond our own children. We want to ensure that as a commercial company we not only sell to those who can afford to buy, but also help those who are not as fortunate.
2. Personal drive; most of us here at Educanda are mothers and fathers. We cherish our children and understand at a deeper level that we all carry a responsibility to look after them.
Services
Educanda offers both Educational Resources and Training to Educators across Southern Africa. The full scope of services can be viewed on www.educanda.co.za and a personalized Catalogue can be requested via http://www.educanda.co.za/request_catalogue
Since there is a huge need for support in Grade R (6 year olds), Educanda has developed a specific Grade R CSR package, which consists of 3 elements :
1. Product Package
Educanda offers product packages that fully equip one Grade R classroom valued at R 25 000.00
Depending on your budget, you get to decide how many classrooms, and therefore learners will benefit. Have a look at your right to see what we did at Laerskool Swartkop.
The product packages will be put together in consultation with the school and includes essentials such as tables, chairs and other support materials, such as puzzles and play blocks.
2. Training & Development of Educators
The second element consists of training & development of teachers. It’s offered at a flat rate of R 25 000.00 and includes a 5 hour workshop for a maximum of 35 Educators. Also, here the workshop choice will be determined in consultation with the school.
Educanda currently offers the following 10 workshops:
- Learning Challenges
- Fine Motor Development
- Visual Perception – 5 CPTD points
- Handwriting – 5 CPTD points
- Sensory Processing – 5 CPTD points
- Linking Learning Support Material to CAPS
- Holistic Teaching in Grade RR and R
- Understanding NELDS and the NCF
- Using Movement to teach mathematical concepts
- Using Puppets and Pretend Clothes in the classroom
And if you want to add more workshops, you can do so for only R 10 000.00 per additional workshop.
3. Monitoring & Evaluation tools
The last element of Educanda’s CSR package consists of Monitoring & Evaluation tools to ensure you get to monitor the impact of your CSR investment. It consists of a checklist & questionnaire that will need to be completed by the school. Monitoring will need to happen by you, but we will ensure to provide you with the tools.
Educanda is the Southern African partner of choice for all formal learning done through Day Cares, ECD Centres, Nurseries, Pre-Schools, Primary Schools, High schools, Special Needs Schools and parents. 
It is always hard to put trust in a new initiative without a proven track record. In 2014, Deloitte sponsored a complete Grade R classroom at Legora Primary School in Mamelodi East, Pretoria. In addition, Legora Foundation Phase Teachers received a 5 hour workshop from Deloitte.