Why do we do it? Why do we keep going back to classrooms and offices year after year, to educate yet another generation of young learners? We do it because this work is not a “job”, it’s a calling; one that is based on the belief that education is the most important thing you can give to a child – no matter what it takes. Ten days ago we saw a perfect example of this in the Eastern Cape, where Mamthembu (grandmother to Ovayo Mpakati) shared her family’s story. After losing both her parents, as well as her aunt, at a young age, Ovayo’s early high school years were very tough. By the end of 2023, the family’s funds had run out and Mamthembu began using her monthly grant to pay school fees, leaving barely enough for groceries. But the family persevered, and on 14 January this year, it all came together. Thanks to her granny and the subsequent support of the school principal at Zingisa Comprehensive School, Ovayo has not only completed Grade 12, but she is also the second-highest performing student in OR Tambo Inland District. What’s more, Ovayo has earned a full bursary to study towards becoming a chartered accountant. For Mamthembu, this feels like a dream come true. For all of us at DDD, it reminds us why we’re here, and inspires us to support you even more in 2025 – whatever it takes! We’ll start by sharing the top six things you can do with the DDD Dashboard this term to set your learners up for success. Keep reading …
	#1 JOIN A DDD WEBINAR Weekly webinars provide a wealth of DDD wisdom   #2 SET YOUR 2025 GOALS Use the DDD Dashboard to shape your objectives   #3 STRATEGIC PLANNING Maximise the insights from our top DDD reports We kick off our webinars next week with “how to use the dashboard to support learner and subject performance”. If you’re a school official, note that Thursday webinars are now from 3-4pm while Friday sessions remain at 12-1pm. Click below to book or reserve you seat via the DDD website or Learning Hub   Start the year by setting realistic goals based on learner and subject performance in 2024. Log in to the dashboard today for an in-depth view of what was achieved in 2024; identify areas for development; and then prioritise your interventions accordingly. Be sure to track these goals throughout the year.   The dashboard is bursting with information to support your strategic planning and ensure success in 2025. Multiple dashboard reports are available to education officials, but a good place to start is with the School Achievement and Learner Chart Reports, both of which help to inform your strategic decision making.
	#4 PRIORITISE PROGRESSED LEARNERS Know your PG learners   #5 ENSURE SUBMISSION SUCCESS Avoid data submission delays   #6 BECOME A LIFELONG LEARNER Start your learning journey Your progressed learners will need extra support to ensure they pass the year. Use the DDD Learner Chart Report to identify which learners were progressed in 2024 and prepare a targeted intervention strategy. Their progress should be closely monitored throughout the year.   Submitting your weekly and termly data is the key to getting the most possible value from the DDD Dashboard. Ensure your school submits attendance data each Friday and implement a marking management plan to support timely submissions throughout the year.   Unlock the power of the dashboard by learning how to use it like a pro! The DDD Learning Hub has on-demand training courses, webinar recordings, tips and videos available to all DDD users. Don’t miss the new FET Promotion Criteria Profiles Report training content.

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