Mrs. Odhiambo, Deputy Head Teacher at Nasira RC, handles cases of discipline.
“The life skills training offered to teachers has made them understand that many situations can and should be resolved by enhancing communication with children and talking to them with trust, respect and care,” she said.
The program also supports pupils. Since the start of the training program implemented by ICS-SP, the school has recorded a large decrease in the number of pupil pregnancies and school dropouts.
“In 2014, we had 43 cases of school dropouts (26 girls, 17 boys),” said Mrs. Odhiambo. “We are happy that we recorded zero school dropouts in 2017. We have not had many issues with pupil pregnancies — despite previously having one case each year since 2014, in 2017 we recorded zero cases of pupil pregnancy.”
Mrs. Odhiambo also noted how the change in teacher-parent relationships has helped them.
“As a result of Skilful Parenting Training offered by ICS-SP, there has been a remarkable change in the way parents get involved in school affairs,” she said. “Our parents respond positively and demonstrate willingness to support teachers and their children in school.”
Simon and Peter say that their mother, Maximilar, now visits the school to discuss their performance with teachers. She also helped them to develop a study timetable that they use at home for personal evening studies.
“I fully understand my role in transitioning children from home to the school environment and following up on my children’s performance at school,” said Maximiliar.