In March 2025, the PLANE programme, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, conducted a baseline assessment to evaluate the early grade reading and mathematical skills of learners in selected Tsangaya schools in five (5) intervention LGAs in Kaduna State. The results from a sample size of 25 schools and 250 learners reveal a worrying trend in both Hausa literacy and numeracy. You can download to read the findings and key recommendations captured in an advocacy brief here

In October 2023 and July 2024, PLANE and government partners collected learning outcomes data in Primary 2 and 3 in Kaduna state, using the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and Early Grade Math Assessment (EGMA), with 6 LGAs and 43 schools sampled. Learners improved during the 2023-2024 school year, with children performing higher overall in mathematics. However, children did not quite meet the 50% improvement target set for the year.

In 2023-2024, PLANE worked with Kano State to implement Foundational Learning in four local government areas (LGAs): Gabasawa, Karaye, Minjibir, and Takai, reaching 151,370 children in Primary 1-3 in 532 schools. The programme also implemented Accelerated Learning (AL) in seven LGAs: Bichi, Bunkure, Dawakin Tofa, Rimin Gado, Ungogo, Warawa, and Wudil, reaching 113,641 pupils in Primary 4, 5, and 6in 580 schools. In October 2023 and July 2024, PLANE and government partners collected learning outcomes data in sample schools.

The Federal Ministry of Education has revised the National Policy on Inclusive Education (2023) to ensure that learners from all social, cultural and economic backgrounds and of all abilities has unhindered access to free, quality, safe and inclusive education. Click here to read the executive summary developed with PLANE’s support.

In 2023-2024, PLANE worked with Jigawa State to implement literacy and mathematics programming in seven local government areas (LGAs): Dutse, Gagarawa, Jahun, Kafin Hausa, Malam Madori, Taura and  Yankwashi, reaching 145,289 children in Primary 1-3in 750 schools.  Programming focused on teacher training, coaching,  mentoring and  book distribution. In October 2023 and July 2024, PLANE and government partners collected learning outcomes data in Primary 2 and 3, using the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and Early Grade Math Assessment (EGMA), with 4 LGAs and 34 schools sampled.

PLANE has successfully developed literacy and mathematics materials for Primary 1-3 students, along with read-aloud anthologies and teacher guides to simplify the experiences of teachers and aid their delivery in the classroom. The materials, which are in alignment with the Nigerian National Primary Curriculum and global best practices are linguistically and culturally relevant, written entirely in Hausa and in collaboration with local stakeholders. The foundational learning materials use a learner-centered approach to instruction that will ultimately improve both teaching practices and learning outcomes in primary schools. These resources will transform teaching and learning by meeting teachers and pupils where they are, in their own language and then helping them to apply the same skills in another language of wider communication.

Primary 3 literacy materials build on Primary 2 concepts, focusing on word reading, sentence reading, sentence writing, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension.

Primary 3 literacy materials build on Primary 2 concepts, focusing on word reading, sentence reading, sentence writing, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension.

Primary 3 math materials focus on addition and subtraction of 2- and 3-digit numbers addition and subtraction of fractions with common denominators; multiplication of 2-digit numbers; division without remainders; factoring; money usage and identification; measurement of area and perimeter; time and dates; and data collection and analysis.

Primary 3 math materials focus on addition and subtraction of 2- and 3-digit numbers addition and subtraction of fractions with common denominators; multiplication of 2-digit numbers; division without remainders; factoring; money usage and identification; measurement of area and perimeter; time and dates; and data collection and analysis.

Primary 2 literacy materials build on Primary 1 concepts, focusing on syllable recognition, word reading and word writing, sentence reading, and listening comprehension. These materials were created under the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) project, funded by UK aid. These materials were adapted from materials developed under three previous UK aid funded […]

Primary 1 math materials focus on counting and writing numbers 1-100, adding and subtracting two-digit numbers, skip counting, comparing matching groups, identifying monetary values, telling time, measuring in standard and nonstandard measurements, collecting data and drawing 2D and 3D shapes.