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Cambridge curriculum: What parents need to know before they sign up

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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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Raising cheetahs: How the right environment empowers gifted children

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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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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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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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Primary school assessments: 3 factors that lay the foundation for success

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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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