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 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:17:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/grade-r-is-no-longer-just-preparation-for-big-school-419299a Future Nation Schools calls on parents to rethink the first year of formal education ahead of 2027 academic year. South Africa has spent years asking whether children are ready for school. We should also be asking whether our schools are ready for the child. 1-271985 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-the-artwork-the-true-value-of-creativity-in-ecd-419529a Long before children can confidently explain their ideas, they find other ways to show us what they are thinking. A drawing, a sculpture made from clay, an imaginary game or a joyful dance can communicate things they may not yet have the words to express. 1-271745 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-children-learn-english-more-easily-with-the-help-of-their-home-language-namibian-study-189626a Across Africa, millions of children grow up speaking African languages at home but are later expected to learn through English, French or Portuguese at school. This transition can make learning difficult, particularly when learners are required to understand new concepts in a language they are still developing. 1-270528 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-platform-targets-better-early-learning-outcomes-in-sa-953164a South Africa's early childhood development (ECD) sector is under growing pressure to improve learning outcomes as educational inequality and poor literacy levels persist. 1-269854 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Early Childhood Development South Africa 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