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Useful Templates for ECD

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...

Useful South African Websites for ECD

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,...

Introducing our LEARNING BYTES series

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...

Managing Finances and Fundraising

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...

Types of Fundraising and Grants

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...

Quality ECD and the NCF

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...

Registration, Compliance and Staff Matters

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...

Managing Staff, Volunteers and Your Classroom

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...

Management Styles, Responsibilities and Leadership

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....

Umncedi collaborates with The Reach Trust

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...

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A Survey of Resource and Training Organisations Supporting Early Learning

Umncedi, in partnership with the National ECD Alliance, commissioned a survey of South African resource & training organisations (RTOs) to collect current information on training opportunities for those working in early learning.

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Eat, Love, Play, Talk with Young Children

The South African-based EAT LOVE PLAY TALK Caregiver Nutrition Programme developed by the Do More Foundation and key experts has been developed for Early Childhood Development (ECD) principals, practitioners and playgroup facilitators to engage in conversations and activities with parents and caregivers of children up to 5 years of age

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