An exploratory study on the role of social protection programme in supporting children's education: The case of post-primary schools in Mafeteng district in the Kingdom of Lesotho

Ntili, Hape

An exploratory study on the role of social protection programme in supporting children's education: The case of post-primary schools in Mafeteng district in the Kingdom of Lesotho

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2023

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The study investigated the role of social protection programme in supporting children's education at post-primary education level. The study focused on the non-contributory education focused programme, which is the Child Grant/Bursary programme (CGP/Bursary). Qualitative method was used to conduct this study, with a case study approach focusing on three schools situated within Metsi-Maholo and Mamantso Community Councils in the district of Mafeteng. This is one of the ten districts in the Kingdom of Lesotho. Data was collected through individual interviews and group discussions. Twenty-nine respondents were selected, based on their relationship with social protection programme. The study discovered that for children to have access to post-primary education, the social protection programme gives them a chance to transition to tertiary education, where their careers are developed and their skills sharpened. The research findings further reveal that the social protection programme has also created capabilities for the parents/guardians to provide for the basic needs of their families. The study showed that the CGP/Bursary programme plays an important role in enhancing children's education as it widens access, influences retention, stimulates attendance, promotes good performance and motivates completion in post-primary schools. The study concluded with some recommendations which include the need for the government to review the scope of the programmes, in order to adequately address vulnerable children's needs in a more holistic manner. It is further recommended that the government should take a lead in mobilizing resources for schools and improve stakeholder involvement. Keywords: Child, Education, Social Assistance, Social Protection, Cash Transfers, Childsensitive social protection, post-primary school education, Kingdom of Lesotho.

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