The Qualibooks Group is looking to bring the fun back to reading with kibooks.online. A fully online platform, kibooks.online provides children with access to around 8 000 top-quality books that they can read anywhere and at any time, says Christopher de Beer, a director at the group. “At the Qualibooks Group, our goal is to […]
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As parents in South Africa, we all want the best for our children. We dream of bright futures filled with opportunities. One of the most effective ways to set our children on the path to success is by fostering early language and literacy skills. Reading plays a crucial role in this journey, offering numerous benefits
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Many South African parents are looking beyond domestic borders to ensure brighter futures for their children. Several are turning to international education, travel and second homes to preserve and expand their wealth while enhancing opportunities. To shed light on this evolving trend and offer insights into strategic financial planning, Rex Cowley, director and co-founder of
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“Will my child be able to keep up in class? Will they make friends? Will they be able to go without me for a longer school day? Will they enjoy school and feel confident to try new things?” These are some of the questions parents may have as their children near school-going age. Starting ‘big
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is a comprehensive guide to creating an environment that allows children to thrive. This guide embodies a child’s right to a safe environment and an education that helps them develop who they are, their talents and their abilities. It’s crucial to acknowledge these rights for
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Over the past decade, technology has significantly transformed how we live, work and communicate. For parents, its impact has been especially profound. The mental health crisis among young people is alarming, with social media emerging as one of the significant contributing factors. “Social media amplifies free will to an unprecedented degree, allowing our thoughts and
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A recent incident with a prominent private school revealed only a 50% matric pass rate –disappointing parents who paid substantial fees for quality education. Despite the school’s claims of following the Cambridge curriculum, issues like understaffing and unqualified teachers went unnoticed until it was too late. Choosing a private school is complex, with numerous options
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As parents, we eagerly watch our children attempt and reach their milestones from birth. One significant milestone that often fills us with both excitement and apprehension is their first big formal assessments in primary school. In public schools, these are usually the mid-year exams in Grade 5, which thousands of students across the country are
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Choosing the best preschool for your little one can be a daunting task – it’s your child’s first experience of school and the beginning of their formal educational journey. It’s therefore important for parents to ask helpful questions as they evaluate their options. Janet Beyrooti, preschool curriculum manager at Curro Holdings, the JSE-listed independent education provider,
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It is estimated that at least 10% of South African children have neuropsychological challenges. Neurodiversity, the range of different brain structures and chemistry found in the human population, includes people with autism as well as those with differences such as attention deficit hyperactivity, dyslexia, obsessive compulsive and sensory integration issues. Neurodivergent children may experience additional trials in life
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