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The newly graduated ECD practitioners with Pieter Oosthuizen, asset director of Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm (far left) and Tsholofelo Moote, junior economic development associate for Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm (far right). Photo:SUPPLIED<\/div>\n
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A COHORT of early childhood development (ECD) practitioners, from the Kouga Local Municipal area, recently received their National Diploma certificates at a graduation ceremony, held at the Thornhill Combined School. <\/p>\n

The practitioners proudly accepted their certificates at the event and spoke of the broad benefits of studying and the impact it has already had on their teaching abilities.<\/p>\n

Maleshwane Dwane, from Noxolo Cr\u00e8che in Patensie, remarked on her interaction with children and her improved problem-solving abilities, saying, \u201cI have learned new ways of interacting with children and how to solve problems more effectively. Plus, the children are benefiting from more exciting and diverse ways of learning and gaining knowledge, which I get to express each day as they master new knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similarly, Natashia Visagie, from Disney ECD Centre in St Francis Bay, said, \u201cStudying has taught me how to provide appropriate care, affection and opportunities for learning. It has equipped me with the knowledge and skills that I need to stimulate childhood development.\u201d<\/p>\n

This group of 19 very proud practitioners successfully completed the two-year National Diploma in ECD, NQF Level 5, as beneficiaries of the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm ECD Practitioner Training Programme. <\/p>\n

This same group previously completed their Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC) ECD Level 4 and trained for their NQF Level 4 under the same programme funding. <\/p>\n

To date, almost 40 practitioners have received diplomas, thanks to funding from this programme.<\/p>\n

Addressing the graduates, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm asset director, Pieter Oosthuizen, said, \u201cI believe that the impact of ECD on children, families and society can never be overestimated, as it not only builds a young child\u2019s intellect but also supports their emotional, social and physical development, which forms that foundation for their futures.\u201d <\/p>\n

ITEC managing director, Caroll Warmberg, explained that their objective is to develop appropriate cadres of early childhood practitioners with relevant and sufficient skills to support the implementation of the national early childhood development policy and programme as defined within the National Integrated ECD Policy of 2015. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe provision of skills and knowledge provided through our training programmes, funded by the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, continues to ensure that every child has an opportunity to access age and developmental stage appropriate early learning opportunities until the year before entering the formal schooling system that will ultimately prepare all children for optimal learning,\u201d Warmberg said. <\/p>\n

The Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm funds the implementation of a developmental programme that includes ECD practitioner training, mentoring and support programmes, ECD compliance and governance and ECD centre infrastructure, as well as the provision of equipment and classroom resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are heartened by these practitioners\u2019 achievements and their dedication to help ensure school readiness,\u201d said Hlengiwe Radebe, economic development director of the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm. <\/p>\n

It is our vision for children, within our beneficiary communities, to receive early learning and equal opportunities through access to early childhood development services, which are necessary to ensure their rights to growth, development and protection.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cFor this reason, our programme is comprehensive, as we know that we need to do more than just provide equipment and resources; we need to invest in the future of these communities by offering mentorship and encourage further education,\u201d concluded Radebe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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