Fostering partnerships with parents, caregivers and communities.

 PRACTICAL ACTION: Strengthen relationships with parents, caregivers and communities to promote MLE and address potential concerns about its impact on learners’ development.

 Key actions include to: 

• Support outreach and engagement through community meetings, workshops, and informational sessions. Collaborating with headteachers, local NGOs, and respected community leaders can facilitate discussions on MLE.

 • Develop structured communication channels with parents to keep them informed about MLE developments and gather their feedback, ensuring two-way communication and clarifying how MLE supports children’s learning and cultural identity. 

• Encourage parental and caregiver participation in school activities, such as open houses, cultural celebrations, and language workshops, where they can observe MLE in action.

 • Facilitate peer networks among parents to build a supportive community for MLE, including the formation of parent groups or workshops focused on language development at home. 

• Link non-formal, informal and formal education settings to promote community engagement and lifelong learning.