Exploring strategies and initiatives to effectively implement the ECD 2030 Strategy and achieve its goals for holistic child development.
Enhancing the ECD curriculum to
promote comprehensive learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs
of young learners.
Fostering literacy skills and a love for reading among
young children to promote comprehension and critical thinking.
Leveraging data and information systems to
drive informed decision-making and improve ECD program effectiveness.
young children to promote comprehension and critical thinking.
Nurturing Early Years Professional Development:
Supporting the continuous professional development of ECD practitioners
through reflective practices and tailored training programs.
drive informed decision-making and improve ECD program effectiveness.
young children to promote comprehension and critical thinking.
Integrating
environmental education and sustainability principles into the early childhood
curriculum to cultivate eco-consciousness from a young age.
Addressing the ongoing
training and support needs of ECD practitioners to enhance their skills and
knowledge.
Ensuring high-quality standards in ECD programs
through rigorous assessment, monitoring, and evaluation mechanisms.
Introducing coding
and robotics education in early years to foster digital literacy and computational
thinking skills.
Investing in the creation of safe, stimulating,
and inclusive learning environments for young children.
Harnessing technology to promote
inclusive learning experiences and bridge the digital divide in early childhood
education.
Exploring strategies to prioritize staff well-being and reduce sickness absence
through health promotion initiatives.
Clarifying qualification pathways and promoting diverse
entry routes into the early years sector to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce.
Identifying
challenges and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and support talented
individuals in the early childhood workforce.
Authentic Leadership and Emotional Intelligence:
Cultivating self-awareness, authenticity, and emotional intelligence among early
childhood leaders to inspire positive change and foster effective leadership.
Strengthening partnerships
between educators and parents to support children's learning and development
both at home and in early learning settings.
Prioritizing child safety and
well-being through robust safeguarding practices and risk management strategies.
Exploring the
importance of food education in promoting healthy eating habits, nutrition
awareness, and food sustainability from an early age.
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Ruth Leukes
Director: Early Childhood
Development, Western Cape
Education Department
Daniel Craig Johnson
Strategic Life Coach
Practitioner &
Executive Coach
Almaret du Toit
Chief Education
Specialist , Western Cape
Education Department
Almarie von Wielligh
Curriculum Lead
Curro Holdings Ltd
Prof Jean Greyling
HOD – Department of
Computing Sciences
Nelson Mandela University
Jo Coertzen
Educational
Psychologist &
Coach
Cheryl Barnett
Chief Digital Enthusiast
Social Consultancy
Keri Theart
FP Coding and Robotics
and Digital Literacy Specialist,
Curro Durbanville Primary School
Micaela McGregor
Grade R teacher
St Cyprians School
Mealang van Heerden
Acting Chief Operations
Officer, Cotlands
Theresa Michael
CEO and co-founder,
Afrika Tikkun
Bambanani (ATB)
Wendy Hindle
Apple Practice Lead-Apple Professional Learning Specialist -
iStore Education
Lee Milner
Head of Pre-School, St Dunstan's College
Khensane Dlamini
Pre-School Technology Teacher, St Dunstan's College
Marion Wagner
Director, Breadline Africa
Tracey Chambers
CEO, Grow ECD
Brian Mushongera
Country Manager, EdShed Phonics & Spelling
Kumbula Xego
Monitoring, Evaluation,
and Learning (MEL)
Associate, Injini
Michelle Dos Santos
Head of Teacher Training
and Centre Management
Earlybird Educare
Jabulile Mzimela
Lecturer, University of
KwaZulu-Natal
Prof. Thungavel Venketsamy
Head: of ECD, University
of KwaZulu-Natal
Dr Nompumelelo Madonda
Lecturer-Department of
Education, University
of Pretoria
Monja Boonzaier
Founder and Director
Hamba Bamba
Funda (HBF)
Dawn Cozett
Deputy Chief Education
Specialist: Curriculum
Development GET,
Western Cape
Education Department
Louisa Gibbons
Founder
Little Foodease
Phathu Nemukula
Speech-Language
Therapist, Vivlia Group
of Companies
Mrs A. D Malyaga
Principal, Little Learners
ECD Centre
Cheslynn Ree Van der Merwe
Lecturer, Stadio
Education
Portia October
Literacy Specialist,
Funda Wande
Abigail Smulders
Headmistress- Early
Learning and Junior
Preparatory, Reddam
House Bedfordview
Kiara Govender
Candidate Attorney
Legal Resources
Centre Durban
Dr Melodie de Jager
Educator, Researcher,
Neurodevelopmental
Specialist, Author,
Keynote Speaker
Mind Moves Institute
NPC
Who Should Attend?
• Principals/Headmasters/Headmistresses
• Head of Departments
• Instructional technologists
• Educators/Teachers/Sub-Teachers
• ECD Directors
• ECD Centres Principals/Teachers
• Grade R Coordinators
• Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-6)
• Primary School Education Teachers/HOD/Principals
• Primary School Education: Foundation Phase(Grades R-3)
• Department of Basic Education
• Basic Education Researchers
• Human Resources Managers
• Education Administrators
• Blended Education Specialists
• Education Personnel
• Government Education Personnel• International Education Development Cooperation
• Learning Support
• ICT Programme Directors
• E-Learning Specialists
• M-Learning Specialists
• Learning and Development Managers • Curriculum Designers
• Education Policy Makers • Teachers & Instructors
• Technology and Service Providers
• e-Learning Software Providers
• Consultants
• Health Professionals
• Vertical Companies/Organisations
• Parents/Guardians
• Network Providers
• Coding & Robotics Professionals
• School District Administrators
• School Governing Bodies
• Foundations
• Inclusive Education Directors
• Social Workers
• Dieticians/ Nutritionist
• Play Equipment Suppliers
