https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/783.html South Africa Education & Training news 15 Early Childhood Development news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/783.html en-us Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:34:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-emotional-intelligence-is-key-to-early-childhood-development-408829a For years, academic achievement and intelligence have been viewed as the primary indicators of a child's future success. Increasingly, however, research and experience in early childhood development suggest that emotional wellbeing plays an equally important — if not greater — role in shaping lifelong learning and development. 1-269645 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/student-teachers-in-south-africa-face-a-stressful-career-how-to-prepare-them-better-519000a South African teacher education qualifications are expected to comply with the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications. But evidence points to gaps in teacher competence and the quality of instruction. Many students who enrol for teaching at South African universities have lower grade 12 results than those studying other degrees. This means universities need to provide support and a good foundation for them to develop as teachers. 1-269586 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ramaphosa-to-co-chair-unesco-education-meeting-in-paris-620561a President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to France from 10-12 July 2026, where he is expected to participate in key engagements focused on education and remembrance. 1-269411 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-unfinished-revolution-408009a Most South Africans know the photograph. We know the image of Hector Pieterson being carried by Mbuyisa Makhubo while Antoinette Sithole runs alongside them in anguish. 1-269265 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/school-marketing-in-2026-why-trust-and-community-matter-845033a School marketing has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. Traditional approaches centred on prospectuses, open days, newspaper advertisements and static websites are no longer sufficient to meet the expectations of modern families. 1-268889 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dbsa-why-early-childhood-development-infrastructure-matters-845373a Quality infrastructure is an essential catalyst for development. Speaking at the Trialogue Business in Society Conference 2026, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) group executive: infrastructure delivery, Chuene Ramphele, highlighted the important role infrastructure plays in advancing sustainable development outcomes, particularly in shaping environments where children can thrive. 1-268579 Fri, 29 May 2026 09:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/education-crisis-we-need-to-fix-the-root-for-the-tree-to-thrive-956454a For decades, the global educational discourse has focused on the “leak” - the rate at which students drop out of formal schooling or exit the system without the skills required for the modern workforce. 1-268564 Thu, 28 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/improving-south-africas-ecd-from-theory-to-practice-956804a Rethinking professional development in South Africa’s ECD sector 1-268424 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/footgear-barefoot-no-more-initiative-helps-fund-10000-school-shoes-390018a Thousands of South African learners are stepping into classrooms with renewed confidence as Footgear and non-profit partner Barefoot No More celebrate a major milestone in their national school shoe initiative. 1-268343 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/act-for-change-checkers-and-meals-on-wheels-to-deliver-r1m-worth-of-stationery-to-learners-in-sa-401479a Through its Act For Change Back-to-School initiative, Checkers and Meals on Wheels have to distribute R1m worth of stationery to learners across South Africa following a successful fundraising campaign that kicked of the start of th e2026 school year. 1-268195 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa