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Below is a list of all the templates featured in our Learning Bytes Series. Just click the link to download the Word Document - it's ready for you to edit and personalise for your own use. Please take note: these templates MAY NOT be sold or used for commercial gain...

Here is a list of trusted digital resources from the South African ECD sector. This is not a comprehensive list, but will help get you started! Click any blue link to visit the website. Government & Regulatory Portals These portals help with compliance,...

The "Learning Byte" Series is a professional development resource specifically designed for South African Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, managers, and owners. The main purpose of the series is to "unlock quality teaching and learning" by providing...

In this, our financial literacy series of Learning Bytes, we are looking at the financial implications for starting your own centre, managing your money, and generating income. WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ISSUE: CLICK BELOW TO VIEW: [UMNCEDI]_LB_Managing Finances and...

This time, we’ll be looking more closely at raising funds and managing your finances. WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ISSUE: CLICK BELOW TO VIEW: [UMNCEDI]_LB_Types of Fundraising and Grants SUPPORTING RESOURCES: [UMNCEDI] Writing a grant proposal   PLEASE NOTE **The...

In this, our curriculum development series of Learning Bytes, we move beyond being and becoming a manager to looking at managing the teaching and learning activities within an ECD Centre. What to expect in this issue: Click below to open: [UMNCEDI]_LB_Quality ECD and...

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: REGISTRATION, COMPLIANCE & STAFF MATTERS What does this issue contain?: Registration; Compliance & Staff Matters. This issue examines the registration guidelines and ECD compliance regulations; the essentials of health and hygiene...

Management & Leadership: Managing Staff, Volunteers and your classroom. Becoming a leader of an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre brings unexpected responsibilities, including a new "Human Resources Director" role encompassing staff recruitment, hiring, and...

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT 1: Management Styles, Responsibilities and Becoming a Leader What are Learning Bytes? Umncedi launches custom-made, ECD-focused informational newsletters to meet the needs of South African Early Childhood Development (ECD) professionals....

We had the pleasure of hosting The Reach Trust at Umncedi. The visit was an inspiring step forward in exploring how our strengths can complement each other to impact early childhood development meaningfully. The Reach Trust brings powerful tools and resources to the...