Executive Summary

After facing the test of the global pandemic, it is evident that there is a need to build a future ready and pandemic proof education system for the 21st century. Further, the damage inflicted by the pandemic can impact children’s ability to achieve developmental milestones and result in what we call failure to thrive or stunting.

So, what will prepare children for the future and what will help them thrive? From our two decades of experience working with young people, we have found that empathetic adults and safe spaces allow young people to fully discover their potential and thrive despite coming from adversity. In 2012, we launched the Teacher Development Programme and started working with teachers on how they can bring more empathy and creativity in classroom environments.Teachers create the right atmosphere and learning space for children by being a caring and compassionate adult.

At Dream a Dream, our approach is to reimagine education such that life skills are the core as this enables children to thrive in the fast-changing world. This book is a testament to how teachers equipped in life skills create a deep lasting impact in the child and in themselves.