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The role of teacher-child relationships in shaping preschool experiences.
VAPSA acknowledges that many day-care centres face difficulties in securing funding. This challenge often arises from lack of awareness about the funding application process. To address this, VAPSA is committed to ensuring that all centres receive the necessary funding.
Creative, project-based learning environments are proving to be game-changers for neurodivergent learners.
Education International is a global federation representing over 32 million teachers and education support personnel through 383 member organisations, and spans from pre-school to tertiary education in 178 countries and territories.
Primary healthcare services are facing backlogs in birth registration and early access to social grants.
With a fusion of traditional Zulu music and contemporary jazz influences, ‘Ifa Lomkhono’ is a soul-stirring journey through the heart of South African culture.
Here's how to find the perfect preschool that puts your child's needs first.
The Gauteng Department of Education has appointed an independent law firm to investigate the death of three-year-old Kganya Mokhele, a month after his death.
It was revealed that 1. 3 million children aged between three and five are not yet attending any form of early learning.
During the first five years of a child’s development, the experiences the child has play a major role in shaping his/her development.
The family of a three-year-old, Kganya Mokhele, demanded answers from Little Ashford Preschool in Bedfordview around the death of their son.
OPINION: It is of paramount importance not to forget the crucial role played by quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) in children’s life long before they reach Grade R and beyond this stage, writes Dr Sello Mokoena.
Learning through play is the perfect practice for building the makers of tomorrow.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15 million babies are born prematurely each year globally, accounting for one out of every 10 births worldwide.
New study option opens doors to contribute to the future of our country’s children.
The little boy’s criticism of his mother’s sandwich-making skills has gone viral - years after it happened.
OPINION: If there is any hope to rescue a largely illiterate nation, it lies in the hands of every individual with a device. Literacy apps may have positive potential in language preservation and so might secure or revive languages headed for extinction.
Rock your funky socks for education and help us build more schools!
The concept of appreciating and recognising teachers has gained worldwide prominence and has led to South African teachers participating and shining on the global stage.
Even though pre-school children prefer outdoor play, indoor play with construction toys is immensely beneficial too.
Traditional teaching often restricts children’s curiosity by encouraging them to “get it right” rather than encouraging them to think.
'Gateway to Success' programme: Creating a holistic, seamless transition from secondary school to university
Fed-up Early Childhood Development employees took to the streets in a countrywide protest over delays in the payments of the sector’s stimulus relief fund, which is now more than a month overdue for many.