1. Introduction

When classrooms are in state of disrepair, it can affect children's and teachers' attitudes to learning. They may also be unsafe for children. As well, classrooms in a state of disrepair will not be secure and learning aids and resources may therefore go missing. In the worst case scenarios they may not even be useable and thus will lead to overcrowding in other classrooms. It is therefore necessary to provide some improvements to infrastructure. These improvements, such as repairs existing buildings, adding doors and windows, repairing roofs, putting locks on the doors, will serve to create a safer, more secure and aesthetically friendly learning environment for children. This, along with improvements to the school environments by way of gardens, or cleaning, can be a great place to start in terms of implementation of Child Friendly Schools (CFS) as it is easy to do, can involve community and children and makes the school a more welcoming place for all.

2. Primary Objectives

• To ensure CFS classrooms are safe and able to be used.
• To create a learning environment that is more attractive to children and hence more child friendly.

3. Target group

CFS teachers and children in their classes.

4. Information on Implementation

Teachers fill out a needs assessment form that outlines the status of their classrooms. If it is agreed that classrooms require repairs, the school indicates the need for infrastructure improvement on their School Improvement Plans. The money for the infrastructure improvements then comes out of School Improvement Grant which is administered through the cluster. Once funds are received they are used to pay for labor costs and materials.

5. Resources Needed

• Furniture
• Teaching aids
• Learning aids
• Stationery for classes