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Impact and learningEvidence before adjectives.
Our measurement framework connects every rand to an activity, an output and—where the evidence allows—an observed change. At pilot stage, we publish the framework and planning figures, not invented outcomes.
Theory of change
From resources to participation.
The model is intentionally specific. It gives funders a clear line of sight while recognising that educational participation is shaped by many factors beyond our programme.
| Stage | What we record | Evidence source | What it tells a funder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs | Grants, donations, partner time and supplier quotations | Financial records, agreements and quotations | What resources made delivery possible |
| Activities | School scoping, selection, sizing, sourcing and handovers | Delivery checklist and confidential registers | Whether the agreed process was followed |
| Outputs | Learners kitted, items supplied, schools served and cost per learner | Signed handover records and invoices | What was delivered, at what cost |
| Outcomes | Observed attendance patterns, sense of readiness and household cost relief | School-approved aggregates and voluntary feedback | What changed, with limitations stated |
Indicator framework
Measures with a source, owner and cadence.
Personal information remains protected. Public and funder reporting uses de-identified or aggregate data unless explicit, informed permission allows otherwise.
| Indicator | Method and evidence | Frequency | Reporting status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learners receiving a complete package | School and guardian handover register; reported without public identifiers | Each handover | Framework ready |
| Package completeness and fit | Item checklist and follow-up issue log | Each handover | Framework ready |
| Cost per learner | Verified programme expenditure divided by learners receiving a complete package | Each term | Planning cost only |
| Programme expenditure ratio | Direct programme costs versus organisational running costs in financial records | Annually | First year pending |
| Attendance comparison | Aggregate attendance before and after delivery, with school permission and contextual notes | Each term | Baseline pending |
| Learner and guardian experience | Short, voluntary and age-appropriate questions; no consequence for declining | After delivery and annually | Baseline pending |
Social return on investment
No shortcut to a credible SROI ratio.
A monetary SROI claim requires more than dividing reach by expenditure. It needs valued outcomes, baseline evidence and adjustments for what would have happened anyway, contributions from others and how long change lasts.
At pilot stage we publish planning costs; after delivery we will report actual costs and verified outputs. We will consider an independently reviewed SROI only when the evidence base is strong enough.
- Reach: confirmed learners, not pledges or estimates.
- Efficiency: quoted and actual unit costs, with variances.
- Change: observed outcomes, limitations and alternative explanations.
Reporting cadence
A useful report after every cycle.
The first report will establish the baseline. It will distinguish committed funds, actual expenditure, delivered outputs and any deviations from the agreed scope.
Delivery record
- School and handover date
- De-identified learner count
- Package contents and sizes confirmed
- Issues or replacements required
Funder learning report
- Income and expenditure reconciliation
- Outputs against agreed targets
- Attendance data where approved
- Risks, lessons and corrective action
Public accountability
- Annual programme and impact report
- Independently examined financial statements
- Governance and registration update
- Next-year indicators and targets
Commitments describe the intended reporting system. Reports and independently examined statements will be added to the document centre once they exist.
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