Bauleni Special Needs Project

28/01/2026

BSNP Teachers’ Exchange Visit – Learning, Sharing & Growing Together

Today, Bauleni Special Needs School Teachers, Our Psychologist & The Deputy Head Teacher were privileged to undertake an exchange visit to Caleb Centre for Children with Autism. It was a deeply enriching and eye-opening experience filled with learning, inspiration, and practical insights that will greatly strengthen our inclusive education journey.

The visit focused on key areas including:
• Autism-specific teaching and behaviour support strategies
• Integration of therapy, education, and daily living skills
• Safeguarding practices within the school environment
• Early Childhood Education approaches for children with developmental delays
• Documentation, assessment, and individualized planning for learners
• Practical lessons that can be adapted and implemented at Bauleni Special School

We are grateful for the warm reception, openness, and willingness to share best practices by the Caleb Centre team.

This exchange has equipped our teachers with valuable knowledge and practical strategies that will positively impact our learners and strengthen service delivery at Bauleni.

Together, we continue to learn, grow, and advocate for quality, inclusive, and child-centred education. 💙♾️

21/01/2026

✨ Today’s Occupational Therapy Session ✨

Today, some of our learners who were identified as needing occupational therapy took part in a purposeful and engaging OT session focused on building key developmental skills through play.

Using hands-on, child-led activities, we worked on:
🌈 Engagement & joint attention
🌈 Motivation and task participation
🌈 Container play
🌈 Fine motor skills
🌈 Midline crossing
🌈 Visual discrimination

Each activity was carefully selected to support our learners’ independence, coordination, attention, and overall functional development in a fun and supportive environment. Play continues to be a powerful tool for learning, growth, and regulation 💛

We are proud of the effort our learners put in today and look forward to seeing these skills continue to grow in the classroom and at home.

21/01/2026

20/01/2026

✨ Parent-to-Parent Peer Support Session – Building Strength Through Community ✨

BSNP successfully held Parent-to-Parent Peer Support Sessions across three of our catchment areas in Kabweza, Kanyanja, and Chifwema.
The sessions provided a safe, supportive space for parents to openly share their experiences, challenges, and successes while connecting with others who truly understand the journey. These meaningful conversations reinforced the importance of community, empathy, and mutual support among parents.
The sessions were facilitated by our Psychologist, Social Worker, and (HsBE) Home-Based Coordinator, whose guidance helped create an atmosphere of trust, learning, and emotional safety for all participants.
We are deeply grateful to every parent who participated and contributed so openly. When parents support parents, healing, growth, and resilience follow. 💛

16/01/2026

Bauleni Special Needs Project Welcomes ASEC, Thursday 15th January, 2025

We were greatly honored to receive a special visit from the African Sisters Education Collaboration (ASEC), an organization dedicated to providing education and capacity-building opportunities to Catholic Sisters in ten African countries, empowering them to serve their communities more effectively in areas such as education, healthcare, and sustainable development.

The purpose of their visit was to meet and appreciate their beneficiary, Sr. Lucky, for her outstanding contribution and the positive impact she continues to make within the community through her service at Bauleni Special Needs Project. Through her dedication, Sr. Lucky has greatly enhanced the Sheltered Workshop for youths with special needs, spearheading and with the help of the Skills Instructors equipping them with practical skills in Fashion Design and Textile Technology, Food Production, General Agriculture, as well as Carpentry and Joinery.

The visit was graced by the presence of the ASEC Executive Director, Sr. Draru, alongside ASEC staff and alumnae from ten African Countries.

It was a truly inspiring moment of learning, encouragement, and celebration of the transformative work being done to uplift inclusive communities.

We are grateful to ASEC for their continued support and commitment to empowering Catholic Sisters to be agents of change across Africa. 🌍✨

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15/01/2026

Bauleni Special Needs School Teachers in Action! 📚✨

What a great way to kick-start the New Year and the New Term!

Our dedicated teachers at Bauleni Special Needs School yesterday 14th January, 2026, attended an insightful session on Occupational Therapy, facilitated by the four female final students in Occupational Therapy in partnership with Maphaska Foundation setting the tone for a productive and impactful year ahead.

The session equipped our team with Basic Occupational Therapy Techniques and practical skills essential for supporting our inclusive learners more effectively.

We are committed to continuous learning and professional growth to ensure every child receives the care, support, and quality education they deserve.

Here’s to a year of growth, innovation, and making a positive difference in the lives of our learners! 🌟👏

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30/12/2025

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Bauleni Special Needs Project conducted the following activities today.
• BSNP's, Skills Students, Instructors/ Supervisors, House Parents trained in basic SNE and how to relate with Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
• Parents are trained on small livestock keeping and climate-resilient farming techniques and practicing small livestock pass on model.
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29/12/2025

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Bauleni Special Needs Project conducted monitoring activities last week in the special schools it’s supporting with funding from SIGNO. The following activities took place.
• Focus Group discussions focusing on School Inclusivity, Health and Rehabilitation Progress, Access to Services, Family and Caregiver Involvement, Social Participation and Rights, Barriers and Policy Context for Children with Disabilities.
• Visiting deafblind children across Zambia
• Activities took place in the following provinces- Luapula, Muchinga, North-western, Western, Copperbelt & Nothern
This week, the following activities took place at Bauleni Special Needs Project
• Capacity building in deafblind identification, screening and functional assessment, this was done so that members of BSNP can know exactly what to look for when they are sent out for child find in deaf-blindness.
• Educational Tour for food production students under skills training.

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27/12/2025

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 🎷🎷
Enrollment for Skills training in the following courses is currently going on at BSNP. Schools opens on Monday 12th January, 2026.

- Food Production Level III
- Fashion Design & Textile Technology Level III
- General Agriculture Level III
- Carpentry & Joinery Level III

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Training
Empowerment

22/12/2025

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20/12/2025

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This week, the following activities took place at Bauleni Special Needs Project
• Capacity building in deafblind identification, screening and functional assessment, this was done so that members of BSNP can know exactly what to look for when they are sent out for child find in deafblindness.
• Educational Tour for food production students under skills training.

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18/12/2025

Today, Bauleni Special Needs Project hosted an insightful parent training session facilitated by Benson and William from Special Hope Network, together with our BSNP psychologist.

The focus of the day was behavior management strategies that families can implement at home using simple, everyday manipulative toys—whether bought or handmade.

Parents explored practical tools such as establishing routines, using wait time, giving clear instructions, incorporating visual aids, and applying reinforcement techniques.

Through open discussion, parents highlighted real challenges—especially toilet training and communication for non-verbal children—giving us valuable insight into the support families continue to need.
One of the most powerful moments came during the afternoon session, where mothers shared the struggle of limited father involvement in raising children with disabilities. The fathers present offered a new perspective, noting a lack of training rather than a lack of willingness—sparking meaningful dialogue and emphasizing the need to intentionally include more fathers in future trainings.

We are grateful to our facilitators and parents for their participation and dedication.
Together, we are building stronger, more inclusive homes for children with disabilities.

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