Author: comms@included.org.za

19 May 2021 Contact sports suspended with immediate effect in schools   The Council of Education Ministers has taken a decision to suspend all contact sports in schools with immediate effect. The decision was taken in a virtual meeting held this morning.    Non-contact sport training in schools can continue provided that all social distancing, hygiene and safety measures are observed and that there is no physical contact between participants during training.    In 2021, after the reopening of schools and consultations with education stakeholders, the DBE gazetted directions allowing non-contact sport, sports related activities and school-based art and cultural activities to resume without spectators, subject to adherence of safety measure.    Further, on 12th February 2021, Minister of Basic Education Mrs Angie Motshekga gazetted directions on school sports and…

On the 15th of March, the South African president declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act – which included a national lockdown and closure of all schools. This situation required Inclusive Education South Africa and all other educational stakeholders, to adapt and become innovative. In these unprecedented times we stepped up to ensure quality teaching and learning continues and that no child is left behind? IESA gave input to Government departments with respect of impact and effect of decisions, closing and opening of schools and ECD Centres, gave input into protocols for returning to workspace and kept funders up to date with the realities on the ground. Whilst difficult, uncomfortable, and disruptive, IESA embraced technology, strengthened its communications, learnt new skills, built partnerships, and…

IESA will be hosting a DRIVE-BY PARENT INFORMATION DAY for parents with children living with disabilities on Saturday 27 March 2021.   Please note: Limited space is available, so please RSVP to 063 138 7304 by 19 March 2021.  

Dear Fellow South African, If we are to ensure that the recovery of our economy and society in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is meaningful, then we need to ensure that all South Africans are included and that all benefit. This was one of the key views that emerged from the meeting of the Presidential Working Group on Disability that was held virtually last week. The Working Group brings together several sectoral organisations and government departments to guide the realisation of the social and economic rights of persons with disabilities. Significantly, the meeting took place on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The government delegation underlined our priority to mainstream the rights of persons with disabilities across government planning, and to ensure all departments are held to strict…

Inclusive Education would like to thank all our participants that attended our Online Remote Inclusion in ECD workshops during 2020. The training (via Whatsapp) was well received from all participants. Please stay safe and remember - Wear a mask, Clean your hands and Keep a safe distance!! See you in 2021...  

Dear Colleague/Friend/Supporter of Inclusive Education South Africa HELP us to continue empowering our educators during the COVID-19 pandemic so that ALL children in SA have access to quality education. ✋ HOW CAN YOU HELP ?   🤷                                          ‍ It's easy and it takes less than 5mins ! ⌚ Go to www.myschool.co.za 👀➡ Choose the " GET YOUR FREE CARD" option. 😉 Complete your personal details  👌 Select Inclusive Education SA to be your main beneficiary.  ✔ Present your card when you shop at Woolworths 👍 “That’s how simple it is to help us provide education to every child in SA”

Dear Colleague/Friend/Supporter  IESA is conducting an impact assessment of its Knowledge Sharing Programme since inception. If you have interacted with IESA at some point in the past, then you are invited to participate in this survey. Your responses will be highly appreciated, as we thrive to improve our programme offering. The questionnaire will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Please note that all your personal information will be kept confidential and analysis of responses will be aggregated and anonymised.  Please click on the link to participate in the survey: https://forms.gle/MxgvTdeqHvFSic7RA

In May 2020, IESA will be hosting free remote Inclusion in ECD Workshops. WhatsApp us on 079 374 2064, where you will receive further prompts to complete registration.

1 April 2020 Inclusive Education SA launched our WhatsApp PARENT SUPPORT LINE to support learning at home during SA’s Lockdown. Our qualified facilitators are standing by to take your questions on how you can: (1) Plan activities for you and your child                            (2) Support your child with their homework                            (3) Stimulate learning for babies and toddlers at home. You will have access to advice and                                   various strategies and resources. We are here to support you during this lockdown.