Builsa North's Team Plan
For our little superstars!
Have you ever wondered who decides how the schools, nurseries and play spaces in your town get better — and how you can help?
Every single child in Builsa North deserves a happy, healthy and safe start in life! The Builsa North Municipal Assembly in the Upper East Region made its very own district plan so every boy and girl — no matter where they live or what special abilities they have — can grow up strong, eat good food, play safely and go to school on time.
First, two big words
Who makes the plan — and what is it?
Grown-ups use some tricky words for this. Here is what they actually mean.
What is a District Assembly?
Imagine your neighbourhood as a huge team — the District Assembly is like the coaches and leaders of that team!
They are the local government people whose job is to take care of the town: fix roads, build schools, keep streets clean, and make sure everyone stays safe and happy.
What is a District Plan?
A district plan is like a giant map made by local leaders to make a town or city a much better place to live!
Instead of adults just guessing what to do, the plan lists the biggest problems — dirty streets, schools that need help, places that need safer parks — then writes a step-by-step checklist for fixing them.
Why did they make the plan?
So every child gets an equal chance to…
The plan aims to build a community where every child — every boy and every girl — gets the same chance to…
Shine
Every little superstar gets to sparkle.
Learn
From nursery right through to school.
Play
In safe, fun places to explore.
Be loved
By caring families and the whole community.
Who is the plan for?
Every boy and girl in Builsa North
Everybody counts — wherever they live, and whatever special abilities they have.
Our littlest ones, aged 0–3
Babies and toddlers who need a safe, fun place to learn and play.
Children with special abilities
Kids who use wheelchairs or leg braces, or who need a little extra help to join in.
Children starting school
Boys and girls getting ready for their very first day in class.
Families & caregivers
The mums, dads and caregivers who love and look after every child.
The big idea
work together as one big team,
every child in Builsa North
gets the chance to shine.
Children
You are the little superstars the whole plan is for — from tiny toddlers to brand-new pupils!
Families
Mums, dads and caregivers pick up great tips on showing love and support, and cook yummy, healthy meals.
Communities
Chiefs, community leaders, local heroes and teachers all help — at durbars, on the radio and in every zone.
Understanding the plan
Our 6 Super Powers
To give every child a great start, Builsa North's leaders are focusing on six priority areas — and every one of them points back at the same thing.
Happy & Helpful Families. Chiefs, community leaders and local heroes share great tips on showing children love and support.
Happy & Helpful Families
Better parenting
Love and great tips make every home a happy home!
Trusted helpers
Wise community leaders, chiefs and local heroes share great tips on how mums, dads and caregivers can show love and support to their children.
Friendly chat spots
Sharing helpful stories at community durbars, churches, mosques, radio shows and local gatherings — so every family hears them!
A Brand-New Nursery for Little Ones
Creche in public schools
A safe, fun first classroom for our very youngest — ages 0 to 3!
Building a creche
A safe, fun space right inside public schools, where our youngest children (ages 0–3) can learn and play!
Super teachers
Training local teachers on the very best ways to care for and teach little toddlers.
Safe Spaces to Play and Grow
Safe environment
Fun, safe places to explore — and a check-up so every child gets the help they need!
5 zone learning centres
A fun, safe centre in every zone, where children can play, explore and learn.
Health check-ups
Checking children every year, starting early, so anyone who needs extra help or disability support gets it right away!
Awesome Classrooms for Everyone
Teaching & learning tools
Every child can roll, walk or run right into class!
Easy access for all
Fixing up 10 kindergarten classrooms with ramps and smooth paths, so children using wheelchairs or leg braces can join in easily.
Fun toys & books
Filling classrooms with exciting learning toys and books that every child can use.
Strong Bodies & Fresh Food
Better nutrition
Fresh food grown with sunshine — even when it doesn't rain!
Sun-powered farms
10 solar-powered gardens across our communities, so families can grow fresh, healthy fruit and vegetables all year long — even when it doesn't rain!
Tasty cooking shows
Showing families how to cook yummy, healthy meals — and sharing fresh food with school lunch programmes.
Ready for School on Day One!
Timely enrolment
When the school year starts, every child is in class!
Finding every child
Checking in with communities to make sure no child gets left behind when it's time to start school.
Radio & community fun
Fun radio messages and community visits right before the school year starts, so parents get their little ones registered on time!
Why six super powers and not one
You can't build a better Builsa North with one block
Imagine building Builsa North out of giant toy blocks. Every colour is one of the six super powers — take a colour away and the whole town wobbles.
Fresh food is great — but not if a child misses the first day of school. Ramps help — but not if little ones have nowhere safe to play. When all six super powers work together, every child in Builsa North gets the chance to shine.
You are part of Builsa North's team!
Builsa North is your home too. Every little superstar matters — including you.
Your turn
What can you do?
Invite every kid to play with you
Eat your fresh fruit and vegetables
Remind grown-ups: sign up for school on time!
Working together
Our partners
These are the teams helping Builsa North turn the plan into happy families, safe spaces and full classrooms.
This research was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) [NIHR158910] using UK international development funding from the UK Government to support global health research. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the UK government.