South African parents and guardians are grappling with the financial reality of preparing their children for the school year. With many family budgets already stretched, the added expenses can feel overwhelming. The costs for essentials like fees, uniforms, textbooks and stationery add up quickly. Additionally, families must account for sporting equipment, technology, transport, class outings […]
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South Africa is confronting an urgent challenge concerning its most vulnerable citizens: young children. The latest Child Gauge report from the University of Cape Town’s Children’s Institute paints a troubling picture of early childhood care and education. The report highlights critical issues including chronic underfunding, increasing poverty and severe gaps in health and learning services.
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While a university education remains a top aspiration for many young South Africans and their parents, it’s a particularly challenging pathway in the country. Apart from the shortage of places limiting access, a persistently high percentage of students drop out before completion, or don’t manage to achieve their degrees within the allotted time. In looking
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As parents consider the best path for their child’s development, early childhood education and care stand out as essential building blocks for future success. Ursula Assis, country director of Dibber International Preschools, emphasises the profound impact of early learning on a child’s cognitive, social and emotional development. “Learning begins at birth, and the experiences children
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Anxiety is a pervasive issue that can affect students of all ages and from all backgrounds, regardless of whether they are enrolled in traditional brick-and-mortar schools or online educational programmes. However, studying online can present unique challenges that need to be considered when choosing a school. That is why it is important for online schools
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Grade R (reception year) is the foundation on which a child’s education, life skills and emotional development is built. This school grade, for children aged 4 turning 5 by 30 June in the year of admission, has recently been made compulsory in South Africa in the Basic Education Laws Amendment bill signed by President Cyril
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As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, one thing remains clear: The future belongs to those who can think critically, adapt swiftly and collaborate effectively. Our world is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements, global interconnectedness and the proliferation of information. In this landscape, the role of education is not
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Teachers are the key to the disruptive transformation the education world needs. But have our education systems adapted enough to support them in this modern world, where students are often as tech-savvy as teachers? Let’s reflect on how teachers are transforming education and the challenges that lie ahead. No technology, not even the most sophisticated
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Teachers have a unique and important responsibility in children’s lives. They help shape a child’s experience and understanding of the world and how to learn and live in it. This is especially true of preschool teachers – a preschool teacher is one of the earliest role models in a child’s life. Preschool teachers can help
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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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