What is Universal Learning Solutions?
Universal Learning Solutions CIC is a not-for-profit organisation based in the UK, driven by a simple yet powerful vision: a world where every child can read and write with confidence, fully enjoying their right to learn. Their mission? To help as many children as possible experience the sheer wonder of reading and writing. It’s about unlocking a child’s infinite potential through literacy. The organisation supports government school teachers by providing fun, high-quality literacy tuition. This happens through direct teacher training and ongoing mentoring, while also collaborating closely with schools and government bodies to ensure the work they do is sustainable in the long run.
The Main Benefit: Transforming Literacy Across Africa
Universal Learning Solutions has made a massive impact, especially in Nigeria, where their flagship literacy programme is in full swing. Here are some key figures that show just how far-reaching their work is:
- 31,057,329 pupils reached to date
- 256,477 teachers trained
- 7,438 officials trained
- 130,678 monitoring visits conducted
These numbers aren’t just stats—they represent real change happening in classrooms every day.
The Story Behind Their Documentary
To showcase the scope of their work, Universal Learning Solutions produced a documentary that tells a compelling story. It starts with the humble beginnings of building a small school in the Niger Delta and expands to reveal how this initiative grew into the biggest literacy project in Africa. The film features case studies, heartfelt testimonials, and insights from key government officials, painting a vivid picture of the organisation’s journey and impact.
Jolly Phonics Training 2025: Empowering Teachers Nationwide
The 2025 Teacher Professional Development (TPD) training season in Nigeria is officially underway! As part of UBEC’s flagship literacy programme, Universal Learning Solutions proudly partners to deliver Jolly Phonics training to over 46,000 teachers across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This training equips teachers with essential skills to boost early literacy, making a real difference in classrooms across the country.
Collaborating with Key Partners
Partnerships are at the heart of Universal Learning Solutions’ success. They work alongside a range of important organisations to amplify their impact, including:
- Jolly Futures
- NERDC (National Educational Research and Development Council)
- UBEC (Universal Basic Education Commission)
- UoC (University of Cambridge)
- GPE (Global Partnership for Education)
- SCA (State Curriculum Agencies)
- World Bank
- Early Childhood Development bodies
- NCCE (National Commission for Colleges of Education)
- Besda
These collaborations help ensure the programme’s reach and sustainability, creating a strong network of support for literacy development.
Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 4: Quality Education – promoting inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
- SDG 1: No Poverty – by improving literacy, children gain skills that can break the cycle of poverty.
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – ensuring equal access to literacy training for girls and boys.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – targeting underserved communities to bridge educational gaps.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – working with multiple stakeholders to achieve sustainable development.
How to Connect with Universal Learning Solutions
For those interested in learning more or getting involved, Universal Learning Solutions is easy to reach. They’re registered as a Community Interest Company in the UK (Company number: 08296508). Drop them a line at info@universallearningsolutions.org. Also, check out their social media channels to stay updated:
