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Unplugged coding: Equipping your child to succeed in the digital world

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Children entering the school system today will enter a very different world of work than their parents and grandparents, thanks to digitalisation and technologies such as robotic automation and artificial intelligence. While the past few years have seen increased importance placed on teaching coding skills at school, Johannesburg Stock Exchange–listed independent education provider Curro Holdings […]

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School change: How to determine if moving on is right for your child

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School choice is not a straightforward ticking-of-the-boxes exercise. As all parents know, there are many factors that influence the decision-making process. Even when exhaustive investigations have been done, questions may still remain whether the right choice was made. At this time of year, following the mid-term exams, and looking forward to a new school year,

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Koa Academy launches Afrikaans virtual campus

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Koa Academy, South Africa’s leading high-engagement online school, is opening Koa Akademie in January 2025. The new Afrikaans home language virtual campus is a first for South Africa, offering Afrikaans-speaking families a unique choice when it comes to their children’s education. Today, only 5% of government schools in South Africa use Afrikaans as the single

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The role of skills development for parents who home-school

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Many parents are increasingly taking on the role of home school educators, a task that requires a diverse set of skills often developed in their everyday professional and personal lives. It’s clear that the skills needed to foster innovative, resilient and future-ready youth are not confined to traditional classrooms. Parents can leverage their own skills

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Overlooked potential: Addressing the needs of gifted children

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As a specialist in gifted education and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles that parents of gifted children face within our education system. Despite their remarkable potential, these children are often underserved and misunderstood. It’s time to change that narrative and give them the support they deserve. Understanding giftedness Giftedness

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kibooks.online wants to make reading fun again

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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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The critical role of reading in early childhood development

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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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How South African parents are preparing for international opportunities

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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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Ensuring child safety and well-being in preschool

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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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