Earlier this week, the National Baking Company Foundation (NBCF) launched their early childhood initiative called ‘Little Leaders’ at the Jamaica Pegasus. There, the patron of the National Baking Company Foundation Gary ‘Butch’ Hendrickson announced the Foundation’s plans to assist the efforts being made by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). This programme will take a concerted interest in ensuring all registered early childhood institutions have the tools necessary for the development of the children.
For those who were unable to join us at the launch of such an amazing initiative, here are 7 facts about the programme:
1. This early childhood initiative will reach children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old.
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2. Little Leaders will support the overall literacy of the children with a special focus on the areas of Math and Science.
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3. Little Leaders was created to fulfill the Foundation’s mandate on helping to improve the local education system.
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Chairperson of the Early Childhood Commission, Trisha Williams-Singh speaks at the launch of Little Leaders.
August 12, 2016
4. Through the Little Leaders programme, ALL registered ECC institutions will receive learning kits.
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Patron of the NBCF, Gary 'Butch' Hendrickson and Christine Scott-Brown hand PM The Most Hon. Andrew Holness a Little Leaders Lunch kit at the launch.
August 9,2016
5. A mobile classroom called ‘Training Wheels’ will host workshops across the island- led by a full-time early childhood consultant.
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Escorted by Gary 'Butch' Hendrickson, Prime Minister Andrew Holness tours the Little Leaders mobile classroom: 'Training Wheels' with Mr. Glen Christian of CariMed and Chairman of the NBCF Brian Jardim.
Augusr 12,2016
6. Parents can work alongside their children outside of school using the weekly Sunday activity page that will be published in the Jamaica Observer.
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Patron of the NBCF, Gary 'Butch' Hendrickson chats with CEO at the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, Dennis Chung.
August 12, 2016
7. The Little Leaders Programme will begin this September and will distribute learning kits to over 2500 registered institutions.
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Master of Ceremonies for the launch, Nicole Campbell (Director of AIM Educational Services), Chairperson of the Early Childhood Commission, Trisha Williams-Singh and Chairman of the NBCF Brian Jardim pause for a quick chat.
August 12, 2016
