January 30, 2018 / downloadableResources, Newsblog
IESA Factsheet: The Role and Function of the School Based Support Team
The School Based support team is one of the most important structures within the schooling system when we look at...
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October 2, 2017 / Newsblog, Teacherscampaign
A heart of Gold and Wings like an Angel
Our first story celebrating teachers day is from Berdien Tenten, who pays tribute to her daughters teacher, Madri Steyn. "Our...
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September 20, 2017 / Newsblog
More on transitions – “He really struggled to settle in”
"With the spotlight being on literacy this month, we realise that for many children, and their caregivers, this can be...
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September 14, 2017 / Newsblog
“I Don’t Want to go to School”
Making transitions easier: Leatitia Brummer Despite the teacher’s attempts to console her, Robyn has been crying bitterly since her mother...
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September 6, 2017 / Newsblog
How do you Prepare a Child for a new schooling Environment?
In the light of applications being given in and most parents having heard back from schools, parents of first-time school-goers...
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August 2, 2017 / Newsblog
Inclusive Schools Projects Kicks off!
The Inclusive Schools project in the Motheo District in the Free State has kicked off today! IESA's Robyn Beere and...
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June 29, 2017 / Newsblog
THE ODDS: GRADE 1 (2017) – MATRIC (2029)?
As long as we continue to teach all children using a one-size-fits-all approach, without addressing learner diversity, 60% of our learners who start Grade 1 now, will not be part of the matric passes in 2029.
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June 29, 2017 / Newsblog
OUT OF SCHOOL BUT NOT “DOWN AND OUT”
Eleven years old and never been in school. We meet the phenomenal parents of Shaakirah, who share their journey of trying to access the schooling system.
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June 29, 2017 / Newsblog
The Value of Parent-Teacher Partnerships
ECD Trainer, Cindy Olivier, highlights the important role parents play in the parent-teacher partnership.
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