Vidya and Child (Registered as Jayaprakash Narayan Memorial Trust)

Vidya and Child organises workshops, campaigns or camps to create awareness of healthy lifestyles, preventive health measures, first-aid and fire drill training. Sports activities are planned to encourage standards of health. Planned field trips & exposure visits, festivals and cultural celebrations are also held in the centres.

1. School programme prepares children for mainstream school and is for nursery to class 5.
2. ASSP (after-school support programme) is to provide academic, financial & mentoring support for children in classes 6 to10.
3. NIOS support programme is to support children, who are unable to continue in mainstream schools. This is to ensure that they complete their education through NIOS and do not drop out of the education process.
4. Foundation programme is to provide financial, tutoring, career-oriented education and mentoring support to students from class 11 onwards.
5. APA (arts & performing arts) is an opportunity for creative expression for classes 3 and above.
6. Life skills programme helps children to manage their strengths and weaknesses and be prepared to face challenges in the future. It is for all centres and students.

1. CPP – Children Parent Programme is to build a solid long term relationship between the child, the parent and the organisation. Individual, as well as group PTMs, are held. Parents are invited to internal events like the creative showcase and workshops on health & hygiene.
2. CAL – Computer Aided Learning lab is for all students and all programmes. It involves learning Maths and Science through multimedia videos. Students make projects and presentations with their learning through online research. Senior students practice the computer language they learn at school. Professional faculty conducts sessions in arts and performing arts.
3. Spoken English and personality development include interactive sessions like role plays, team games, extempore and group discussions. Newspaper reading and discussions are encouraged. Audio-visual methods are also used for learning.
4. A library is maintained with more than 5000 storybooks, textbooks, reference books and several encyclopaedias.

Initiation of First Generation Learners Building a path for School Education Ensuring no drop outs Child Centered Holistic view of engagement and a deep connect with each child Value Based Curriculum Developing self awareness and making responsible choices Strong Parent Connect Relationship Building Home visits Individual and Group Meetings Gender Equality Girls : Boys Ratio 48-52 Arts & Performing Arts Each child pursues at least one creative activity Committed Team 140 motivated team of “Saathi” [Teachers] and Programme Facilitators Continuous capacity building Locations Barola, Sector 49 Ambedkar Vihar, Sector 37 Khoda, Sector 62 Vatika, Shahpur Village, Sector 128

Mainstreaming Admission in Secondary and Sr Secondary Schools Fee Support School Interaction Understanding the Child’s progress in School Academic Support Reinforcement of Concepts covered in school Shared Vision with Parents Support for completion of school education and future Career Path Home visits, Individual and Group Meetings Career Counselling Identify Career Path based on child’s Strengths, Interest and Family Circumstances Creative Development Provide opportunity for creative exploration Value Based Life Skills Enable the Child towards responsible decision making

Curriculum as per NIOS Guidelines Academic plan catering to overaged and working children Value Based Life Skills Enable the Child towards responsible decision making Exposure and Skill Building External Partnerships with companies and enterprises Career Counselling Focus on Vocational Skilling Identify Career Path based on child’s Strengths, Interest and Family Circumstances Shared Vision with Parents Support for completion of Class 12 through NIOS and future Career Path Home visits, Individual and Group Meetings Creative Development Provide opportunity for creative exploration

Mentoring Support Mentoring support through the full course duration Selection of Colleges & Universities Based on Career Path identified Decision taken together with child and parent Financial Support Fees Support for full course Guidance for scholarships Sustained Parent Engagement Engage with parent to ensure support till child completes education Entrance Exams Coaching Coaching for B.Tech, IHM, MBBS, HR and other entrance exams Internships Tie ups with corporates for Industry Exposure