Early childhood development
Motshekga urges ECD centres to participate in National Census
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said a lack of accurate information on the database prevents the centres from receiving much-needed assistance.
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'We aren't asking for favours': ECD workers want to be vaccinated too
Out of an over 180,000 early childhood development workforce, only around 42,000 practitioners who fall under the Department of Basic Education will be vaccinated, while the majority were a component of Department of Social Development.
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Over 175k ECD jobs hang in the balance, sector says govt failing them
The group said it’s unfair that Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu would use R1.3 billion from the COVID-19 economic stimulus package to create over 36, 000 youth jobs to conduct compliance at ECD centres.
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WC social development dept assessing if ECD facilities are ready to reopen
It's compiled a circular dealing with self-assessments, and it can be found on the department's website.
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NIKKI BUSH: We must stop ‘play poverty’ to close the skills gap
Let no child be left behind because we didn’t care enough to ensure they played enough, writes Nikki Bush.
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How to aid your child's early development
A table recommendations for the World Health Organisation (WHO) for good health and development of children under five years of age.
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Moving ECD to Basic Education Dept was a necessary move, says Motshekga
During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that early childhood development will be moved to the Basic Education portfolio.
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Ramaphosa prioritises youth skills development to defeat poverty
Ramaphosa says through improving the standards of education, the country enable young people to have better prospects of success in the future.
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Paediatricians want parents to stop giving toddlers digital toys
Under two years of age, children shouldn’t have any screen time at all, whether it’s TV or digital games and toys, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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CT early childhood development centres receive safety training
Officials will explore risks and hazards that ECD centers face on a daily basis natural and man-made disasters like floods and fires.
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[LISTEN] Teaching race & culture in early childhood
CapeTalk's Zain Johnson tackles the issue of race, culture and heritage and asks who has the responsibility of teaching young children about race and culture.
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[LISTEN] Emotional intelligence key factor in teaching young kids
Education expert Chris van Niekerk says the socio-economic conditions have proven to be the barrier in most cases where some parents can’t perform or carry out these activities given limited resources.
