The South African Early Childhood Development Awards, has today announced that Early Inspiration has won the national award for Best Early Childhood Development Programme. Championed by the National Development Agency in partnership with UNICEF, the South African Congress for Early Childhood Development, the Department of Basic Education and Social Development, it recognises and celebrates best practice and outstanding participation in early childhood development (ECD). Early Inspiration, … [Read more...] about Early Inspiration wins at the South African Early Childhood Development Awards
Dr. Lauren Stretch
Investing in early education for economic growth
Economists have long believed that investment in education, or "human capital," is an important source of economic growth. And only recently has this message been explored. An essential aspect of the economic development argument supporting early childhood development (ECD) is that these programs can significantly improve the cognitive and social/behavioural capacities of young children so that later in life they will be more productive citizens than they would otherwise have … [Read more...] about Investing in early education for economic growth
The Impact of Effective, Practical, Supportive Practitioner-Training in Early Childhood
Recent research by Port Elizabeth's Dr. Lauren Stretch into the effectiveness of practitioner training in underprivileged early childhood development, has uncovered that a deep practitioner understanding of childhood growth and development results in effective stimulation and development which in-turn sets them up for a successful progression in their education. Considering the Government’s National Development Plan and vision for 2030, and its emphasis on education, we need to set our … [Read more...] about The Impact of Effective, Practical, Supportive Practitioner-Training in Early Childhood
