Choosing a Pre-School
Posted in Pre Primary
At the end of every year, parents of budding pre-schoolers have hopefully already either chosen a school or are in the process of making a shortlist. Whether it be a new experience for first time pre-schoolers or junior learners packing their bags for boarding school, the pressure is on. As a parent of two young girls, (age 9 and 3.5 months) and having moved four provinces in seven years, and double the amount of schools, I have had plenty of experience in choosing schools for my children! Here are a few points to consider when making this important decision.
Pre-Primary Safety and Security Checklist:7 Points To Consider
Posted in Pre Primary
Taking your child to their first pre-primary school is a wonderful, heart-string pulling but also nerve-wracking experience. If you've never really let your child be cared for (for instance, in a creche environment) before, you will probably have all the normal fears that a parent will have when taking your child to their first pre-primary school.
How To Interview A New School
Posted in Pre Primary
You are an adult. And when adults make big decisions in life, they must have good reasons! Deciding which school to send your child to is a big decision, so the logical and organized way to go about finding out whether the move is a good one, and what public or private school to pick is to first and foremost make a list!
Early Childhood Development Schools: What You Should Know
Posted in Pre Primary
South Africa is a very dynamic educational space and the government has worked hard towards defining and regulating each type of educational facility. Regulation of pre-schools and creches are particularly problematic, especially ones that have popped up in overcrowded suburbs and townships: most out of sheer necessity but some for illegal financial gain.