SACE at Eastern Cape Indaba: Expanding Regulation to Include ECD Practitioners

SchoolClick is always keeping an eye on education developments around the globe, and recently we’ve been following the work of the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE). A recent tweet highlighted an important event in the Eastern Cape, shedding light on efforts to professionalise the education sector, particularly within Early Childhood Development (ECD).

The tweet, which you can see here https://x.com/DBE_SA/status/1958231705858572760, features Ms Ella Mokgalane, CEO of the South African Council for Educators (SACE), speaking at the G20 Provincial Indaba. SACE plays a vital role as a regulatory body for educators in South Africa. The focus of Ms Mokgalane’s talk was the inclusion of Early Childhood Development practitioners within the SACE framework.

This is significant because it demonstrates a commitment to raising standards and ensuring quality provision for the youngest learners. By including ECD practitioners, South Africa is recognising the crucial role these professionals play in a child’s development and laying the foundation for future learning. It’s a move that could see improved training, better working conditions, and greater recognition for those working in early years settings.

At SchoolClick, we believe that early years education is absolutely vital, so we are following this development with great interest. It will be fascinating to see how this inclusion unfolds and the positive impact it has on young children across South Africa. Keep checking back for more updates on education news from the UK and beyond, or head over to our news section for more.