Assessment of COVID-19’s Impact on Children’s Education

Project Background

The study assessed how the COVID-19 pandemic affected school-going children, with attention to access to education, learning levels, school dropout and household pressures.Primary field research was combined with secondary-data verification to develop a broader understanding of the educational and socio-economic effects of the pandemic. The company profile identifies Sarai Kharbuza in Islamabad as the field location used for household-level research.

TTI's Role

TTI conducted the research in partnership with Alight Pakistan, covering study design, primary data collection, secondary verification, qualitative interviews, household surveys, trend analysis and preparation of findings and recommendations.

Methodology / Approach

The study combined primary and secondary evidence with qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Sampling & Study Design

Define an appropriate sample and contextual criteria for household-level research.

Primary Data Collection

Conduct household surveys and semi-structured interviews with parents or heads of households.

Secondary Verification

Use secondary evidence to corroborate findings on education access, learning and dropout.

Trend & Socio-Economic Analysis

Assess changes in education, income and household conditions during the pandemic.

Findings & Recommendations

Consolidate evidence on educational loss, livelihoods and alternative learning pathways.

Key Outputs

Household survey data

Semi-structured interview findings

Secondary-data verification

Trend and socio-economic analysis

Study findings and recommendations

Results / Learning

Evidence on Education Disruption

The study documented learning disruption, access challenges and changes in schooling during the pandemic.

Household-Level Insight

Field research captured pressures experienced by families and the relationship between education and livelihoods.

Alternative Learning Evidence

The research documented responses and alternative learning pathways adopted during disruption.

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