Programme Resources

As access to early childhood education increases, the key responsibility of a practitioner is to ensure that the lessons they offer learners are high quality – that they are interactive, and that they build the knowledge and skills appropriate for their children. Our classroom programmes give you confidence that you are giving your learners the experiences they need.

A committed ECD practitioner is also a parent educator because when they collaborate with parents and caregivers, young children have the best possible opportunity to learn.   Our parent education programmes equip you to support and resource families, empowering them to confidently encourage and nurture learning at home.

Read more about the Little Stars Home Language classroom programme (Grade RR)

As a parent educator,  you know how important families are for  babies, toddlers and preschool children’s learning and wellbeing. 

Your work is vital because children’s language and literacy foundations are primarily built by adults in informal settings. Whether you are running parent workshops, conducting home visits or engaging families in other ways, you will find that our resources offer useful guidance, activities and materials for you to use and share.

With your support, families will be empowered to talk, play, read and write with their children. They will learn to have fun, build their relationships and set up their children for success at school.

Read more about the Every Word Counts parent education programme (0-5)

As a parent educator, whether you are a teacher, social or community worker, you know how important families can be for success at school.  

Parent education work is vital because parents and caregivers can make a positive difference to their children’s attitude to learning, to their learning habits and to their language skills.   Whether you are running parent workshops, conducting home visits or engaging families in other ways, you will find that our resources offer useful guidance, activities and materials for you to use and share.

With your support, families will be empowered to talk, play, read and write with their children. They will learn to have fun, build their relationships and set up their children for success at school.

Read more about the Home-School Partnerships parent education programme (6-9)

The key responsibility of a classroom teacher is to ensure that the lessons they offer learners are high quality – that they are interactive, and that they build the knowledge and skills appropriate for the grade level. Our classroom programmes give you confidence that you are giving your learners the experiences they need.

A committed teacher is also a parent educator because when teachers collaborate with parents and caregivers, young children have the best possible opportunity to learn. Our parent education programmes equip you to support and resource families, empowering them to confidently encourage and nurture learning at home.

Read more about the Stellar home language classroom programme (Grade R)

With big classes and busy homes, many children need extra support.  Focused attention can make a big difference to small people.  As a tutor, whether at school, afterschool or in the community, you can provide a safe and affirming environment where children can build their skills and confidence.  Through your work, learners will grow from emergent to confident readers and writers in English.

Read more about the Read Write Shine English Language tutor programme (6-9)