From pages to possibilities : How to inspire a love of reading in your child
In South Africa, the ability to read for meaning is a critical skill that remains elusive for many children. According […]
In South Africa, the ability to read for meaning is a critical skill that remains elusive for many children. According […]
A mere cursory glance at social media and parent groups shows the anxieties and frustrations of parents with school going
When considering the quality of a child’s education, one of the chief motivating factors when choosing schools remains the likelihood
Over the past year and a half, the pandemic threw the educational journeys of learners into disarray. Many schools responded
One in eight young people between the ages of 5 and 19 are at risk of developing a mental disorder,
Developing organisational skills is important in holistic child development, and a key step in their path towards independence and academic
Anxiety at school is not a new phenomenon; however, educators and parents alike recognise that there has been a significant
With more grades returning to school in coming weeks, in line with South Africa’s phased back-to-school approach, parents and guardians should keep the lines of communication open through frank conversations and feedback, an education expert says.
The temptation to do it all as if it is possible to maintain the pace and volume of contact education remotely must be resisted, an education expert says.
South African families are going through tremendously challenging times as most continue to stay at home during the country’s extended lockdown. While it is not yet clear when schools will start to re-open, thousands upon thousands of learners are working hard to stay on top of their educational journeys, while those parents who can do so are still working from home. External pressures combined with fear and anxiety about the future are taking their toll on parents who are, at the same time, tasked with ensuring their children don’t fall behind. These, and other factors, are exacting an undeniable emotional toll in homes during this time, an educational expert says.
Choosing a school for your little one should not be a last minute, hasty decision. Start looking at least three
There is a lot of talk in South Africa about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the need for education
Public schools in South Africa can look forward to joining the digital education revolution as some of their private school
The traditional educational system generally expects students to all act, think and talk the same. This challenges individualism. School’s need
There have been many developments in the higher education sector in past decades, notably a rise in the number of
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is increasingly becoming a greater determinant of future success across all spheres of life than IQ, an
With the academic year now in full swing, many prospective students who missed out on a space at their chosen
Written By: Barbara Eaton (Academic Development Co-ordinator for ADvTECH Schools Division) The magic words: Are the traditional magic words “please”
As hundreds of thousands of prospective students attempt to secure a place at public universities, with only a fraction of
Giving their children a head start is something parents want to do. Unfortunately, the way this is done in our
Of the twelve years that children spend at school, the foundation phase – years one through four – are the
Most parents are very aware that too much screen time for young children isn’t a good thing, but many are
In today’s competitive environment, where some toddlers attend maths development classes and other youngsters are pushed to start reading fluently
The best start parents can give children to ensure they master maths throughout their school careers, is to ensure they
With registrations for the new school year now open, thousands of parents are considering sending their children to private schools.