In recent years, the approach to determining school readiness has undergone significant changes. Traditionally, school readiness assessments in Grade 0 focused heavily on evaluating whether children met specific academic and developmental benchmarks. However, this method often overlooked the individual growth and unique strengths of each child. Today, there is a shift toward a more holistic […]
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Neurodiversity has become something of a buzzword lately, but it’s often misunderstood. Too many people hear the term and immediately think of learning disorders or developmental delays, assuming it means something is ‘wrong’ with those who are neurodiverse. While these aspects can be part of the picture, neurodiversity is so much more than that –
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Over the past decade, as the Cambridge curriculum gained popularity in South Africa, the number of schools and institutions offering this internationally recognised education pathway mushroomed across the country. However, as many parents who wanted to ensure their child received the best possible education came to realise, not all schools are equally equipped to deliver
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As educators and parents, we often meet children who don’t fit neatly into traditional moulds. These children may struggle in conventional classrooms, not because they lack ability but because their abilities far exceed what standard environments can accommodate. Gifted children frequently display traits like attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety – elements of
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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 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, 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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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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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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ZURU, one of the world’s largest toy manufacturers, has launched a new animation series and toy line, Eggy Wawa, designed to help young kids come out of their shells by encouraging their natural curiosity. The series follows the adventures of four children and Sheldon the elephant, and their knowledgeable teacher as they learn and explore
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