LEH: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh hosted an interaction with Christopher John Howard Jolly, Chairman of Jolly Learning Ltd. and the pioneer behind the Jolly Phonics programme, as part of efforts to strengthen foundational literacy and teacher capacity across Ladakh.
The interaction brought together educators, academic leaders and representatives of Jolly Learning Ltd. to review the progress of the literacy initiative being implemented in the Union Territory under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh and Jolly Learning Ltd. The partnership focuses on improving foundational literacy, enhancing English language learning and equipping teachers with effective classroom methodologies.
Christopher Jolly was accompanied by Shainaz Jussa, Delivery Partner for the Ladakh Jolly Phonics Project, and Joe, a representative of Jolly Learning Ltd. The visiting delegation was welcomed by the DIET fraternity and felicitated with traditional khataks in keeping with Ladakh’s cultural traditions.
The programme was attended by **S. D. Namgail>, Heads of Departments, faculty members and educators from across the district.
Addressing the gathering, Christopher Jolly underlined the importance of foundational literacy in shaping children’s educational outcomes and emphasised the central role of teachers in nurturing young learners. He also commended the commitment shown by educators in Ladakh and reaffirmed Jolly Learning’s support for literacy initiatives in the region.
The programme also recognised the contributions of Shainaz Jussa and Joe in facilitating the implementation of the Jolly Phonics project in Ladakh through sustained coordination and institutional support. DIET Leh further acknowledged the Jolly Learning Foundation for providing teaching and learning resources, stating that the materials have strengthened classroom practices and enriched students’ learning experiences.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal S. D. Namgail expressed appreciation for Christopher Jolly’s contribution to promoting foundational literacy in Ladakh and thanked the Jolly Learning team for its continued collaboration in supporting teachers and improving classroom instruction.
The interaction concluded with a renewed commitment by DIET Leh and its partners to further strengthen literacy initiatives and ensure access to quality foundational education for children across Ladakh.
