The 1st WC M&E CoP for 2022. The aim of the CoP was to come together as a network to share resources and collectively work together to achieve change by influencing the sophistication of M&E in the Western Cape. Read more
'Doing Data Better' explored data management from strategic and practical perspectives. The CoP included presentations and discussions, three practical skills demonstrations related to data collection, capturing and proc Read more
BRIDGE in partnership with the Lego Foundation facilitated a webinar looking at the practice of learning through play in different contexts. We explored how learning through play is facilitated for caregivers, ECD practi Read more
The MP ECD CoP which is hosted by BRIDGE and Penreach invited the Real Reform Campaign to share about the #MakeLocalGovernmentWorkForECD campaign. Practitioners were educated about how they could start to engage local co Read more
This event sought to deepen understanding of the crisis of school dropout and its causes, and shared strategies and resources to assist schools to identify and support at-risk learners and strengthen the parent-education Read more
In this CoP, Leisel du Plessis, Senior Project Manager responsible for the management of special needs housing and ECD programmes at Project Preparation Trust (PPT), a registered trust and NPO, engaged participants on th Read more
Collaboration of ECD Networks produced a document that provides some input and recommendations into a human resource development strategy. Read more
The current discourse in education, brought by the pandemic, has resulted in trauma affecting both the teachers and learners. This Coalition meeting highlighted some of the ways in which schools have used self-directed p Read more
Collaboration of ECD Networks produced a document that provides some input and recommendations into a human resource development strategy. Read more
BRIDGE, in collaboration with DGMT and the LEGO Foundation, are excited to announce a knowledge product (KP): Parenting Programmes in Early Childhood Development. If you are an organisation trying to integrate or strengt Read more
This CoP will explored advocacy for STEAM and 21st century learning, as it relates to making use of ICT in rural and under-resourced communities and schools. Read more
This event brought together our different perspectives as well as our common learnings in wide ranging and fruitful discussions. We appreciate your deep engagement and willingness to share expertise, insights and concern Read more
The education system faces several issues that affect teachers, learners and school leaders. It is essential for the various stakeholders in education to be interconnected and interdependent. For that reason, the theme â Read more
The BRIDGE ECD and M&E combined CoP that focused on nutrition took place on the 21st October 2021. The CoP provided a platform where participants were challenged to demystify nutrition data and its use. A showcase on Read more
The BRIDGE ECD CoP has embraced the idea of bringing parents and families closer to the provincial and national CoPs throughout the year. We have learned quite a lot and have engaged people working in other important sp Read more
On the 7th of September, BRIDGE hosted a Parenting Young Children (0-5) Seminar. In an effort to understand more about what parent support looks like or should look like, the agenda included presentations and perspective Read more
Ryne Anthony, a Former 8th Grade science teacher and Ed. Tech Coach and is passionate about creating innovative learning spaces and the experiences that take place in them. He is currently Read more
Transforming leadership and learning is crucial in schools and classrooms. The South African Extraordinary Schools Coalition CoP focused on various issues that affect teachers, learners and school leaders. The theme “P Read more
This as an update on the QRT which aims to mainly share BRIDGE's QRT feedback model and invite others to share feedback on the use of the tool with us and to also inform and remind ECD stakeholders of this very useful re Read more
The 17th Principals Upfront dialogue explored the utility of adaptive leadership in times of crisis. Dr Brian Chinsamy (Trustee of the Early Care Foundation) gave an overview of current circumstances, the place of adapti Read more
This is a consolidation of the coordination experience in KZN where needs were identified by the KZN ECD non-profits and funders respectively. This document also contains some reflections and lessons learned. Read more
A series of WC ECD CoPs that have focused on parental involvement and parental support have taken place over the year. This CoP looked into two areas of parent support: 1. A 'Parenthood SA' application - which is being p Read more
The â€Post School Education and Training Collaboration and Learning Opportunities for the Utilisation of Data’ (PSET CLOUD) project provided the context for exploring the uses of scenarios and scenario planning method Read more
The W.C M&E CoP in partnership with SAMEA convened on 01 July 2021 to explore Rapid M&E Appraisal, its benefits during times of crises and how it can be introduced into your organisation's M&E framework. This Read more
The MP ECD CoP looked into the attendance of children in ECD programmes as it had earlier been identified that ECD programmes were not accommodating as many children even though the sector had been reopened. There was al Read more
This STEAM CoP explored approaches to implementing STEAM, and what to consider when setting up STEAM spaces. Planning, collaboration, and creativity are vital. Read more
On the 3rd June 2021, the KZN ECD CoP convened around the issue parental involvement and support. Presentations from Clowns without Borders (Parenting for Lifelong Health initiative) and The Parent Centre provided detail Read more
The CoP focused on the Project for Inclusive Early Childhood Care and Education (PIECCE), which is a multi-stakeholder partnership between a number of universities and Resource and Training Organisations (RTOs) who devel Read more
The STEAM CoP explored using the arts to tackle challenges in science education. The meeting was also an opportunity to share the Penreach STEAM vision and journey, in the context of the Penreach Shalamuka STEAM Centre. Read more
The WC ECD CoP held a CoP to learn more about parenting programmes and to brainstorm how the CoP could find a way to elevate the role of parents in the sector. Read more
Ububele has been operating for the past 21 years and aims to improve the emotional development and wellbeing of children, their parents and other caregivers. Esther Chungu, the clinical director from Ubebele Education an Read more
Dialogue 16, held on 14 April 2021, explored the challenges that arose during the 2020 school year, some key interventions to mitigate these challenges, the lessons that emerged, and how these lessons can be harnessed to Read more
We are currently running four ECD CoPs: GP (National) KZN, MP and WC. In the first quarter of the year, our CoP members have shared and learned together. This picture summarises a few of the learnings in the ECD CoPs . W Read more
Currently in its third year of a five year implementation, the BRIDGE-Standard Bank Tutuwa Community Foundation Programme has yielded a number of lessons. The Programme aims to improve learner outcomes by providing vario Read more
The CoP tackled questions about where we are in terms of nutrition for children and what is important for the ECD community to know as we have access to communities with young children as well as caregivers. Unfortunatel Read more
The Western Cape M&E CoP Convened on 23 March and unpacked the topic ' M&E in 2021'. Insights were shared by presenters Mark Abrahams, Senior M&E Consultant at Southern Hemisphere and Anniza Burnett Social Im Read more
NECT, on behalf of the DBE, will be hosting a dialogue on the Function Shift. The dialogue will serve as a platform for the Department of Basic Education to share the progress being made, and to receive inputs and advice Read more
The KZN ECD CoP had their first convening. This was an initial meeting to touch base with each other and understand what each of the CoP members are busy with and plans for the year. The CoP also discussed sectoral engag Read more
The first Mpumalanga ECD CoP of the year 2021, which is conducted through a partnership between BRIDGE and Penreach, took place on 4th March 2021. CoP members shared their experiences on a pertinent issue-ECD Employment Read more
As the school year of 2021 begins, we count the cost of the learning losses experienced due to Covid-19 in 2020. The first M&E CoP of the year focused on the need for curriculum recovery and the role of M&E in su Read more
Benita Williams from Benita Williams Evaluation gave examples of different evaluation types and methodologies, and discussed how these can best support curriculum recovery programmes. She discussed the pros and cons of Read more
Henre Benson from the Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics and Education (CASME) discussed features of emergency short term projects aiming to address curriculum recovery, out Read more
Ursula Hoadley from the School of Education, University of Cape Town, shared research done in 2020 on school and learning time losses, and the implications of these on curriculum recovery. She focused on the areas of con Read more
The W.C Ecd CoP convened on 11 February, the conversation was guided by the topic ' The Sector in 2021' and the agenda touched on key  aspects, including feedback from the previous CoP meeting; The Presidential Stimul Read more
This presentation by Tracey Butchart of Reflective Learning illustrates the remarkable improvements that can be achieved through using a metacognitive approach to catching up backlogs in mathematics. Read more
The onset of Covid-19 in 2020 fast-tracked the BRIDGE communities of practice (CoPs) into a virtual learning space. The move to online CoP events resulted in changes to our CoP methodology and Read more
The purpose of this CoP was two-fold: Reflect on approaches to building multi-stakeholder partnerships, as per the Do More Foundation’s Leave No Child Behind Initiative. Understand the Department of Social Developmentâ Read more
The 'Leave no Child Behind' initiative is geared towards the implementation of the National Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy (NIECDP) in Local Municipal Wards 16 and 19 of the Nkomazi Region, in Mpumalanga. Read more
Tess Peacock, an ECD activist, provided a presentation on a campaign that could galvanise the sector around the current process and to advocate for an effective legal system. Read more
Lizette Berry, a senior researcher from the Children’s Institute, briefly touched on the Children’s Act and explored some of the challenges affecting the ECD sector as a result of the Act. Read more
At the end of August 2020, the DSD introduced a Children's Amendment Bill (B19-2020) into parliament for consideration and on the 19th October 2020, the Bill was published for public comment, this process will run up unt Read more
The National ECD CoP convened around the topic: ECD and the Law. The objective of the ECD CoP was to bring issues around the legal framework closer to the ECD CoP members so that they could better understand what the iss Read more
Cullen Mackenzie's brief overview of school climate surveys shows how conversations on school climate lead to changes in perception and action, holistic improvements in school safety and more conducive learning environme Read more
Mduduzi Qwabe of the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) outlined the CIE’s Building Peaceful Schools programme which focuses on peacebuilding, conflict resolution and restorative justice. Read more
Angela Pienaar, Deputy Principal of St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, gave details of the school’s Child Safeguarding Committee and its implementation of child safeguarding operations. Read more
This presentation by Anne Baker of the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE) introduced key aspects of school safety, as well as the National School Safety Framework. Read more
A Dialogue on school safety which outlined The National School Safety Framework. The dialogue looked at aspects of the CIE’s Building Peaceful Schools programme by highlighting the role of the school safety committee a Read more
This is presentation given by Donna Podems at the M&E community of practice on how monitoring and evaluation can respond in agile ways to changing learning contexts. Read more
This is a presentation by Nompumelelo Mohohlwane and Debra Shepard from the Basic Department of Education who shared insights on learning losses due to Covid-19 and catch up plans. Read more
When we look towards 2021, a major concern in education is the impact that learning losses and backlogs will have on new and returning learners at all levels of schooling. What does it mean for curriculum planning and pr Read more
Hassiena presented on the current realities regarding teachers in South Africa and highlighted the importance for teacher internships. We need more schools to grow their own teachers TOGETHER. Collaboration is essential! Read more
Judy Tate provided an update on The Extraordinary Leaders Development Programme from The South African Extraordinary Schools Coalition. A product of the Coalition administered by GTI and Khanyisa and supported by BRIDGE. Read more
Phadiela spoke about an induction programme to assist the new teachers that have started at her school, The Centre of Science and Technology (COSAT) in Khayelitsha which was especially difficult this year withe Covid-19 Read more
Combining adaptive learning with predictive analytics holds great potential for improving the way students learn AI-based learning systems can collect and process huge amounts of data from students’ learning activities Read more
Making use of blended learning which an educational approach that combines online educational opportunities and materials with face-to-face classroom materials during Covid-19. Read more
Being aware of your own emotional health is very important and is part of the 21st century skills for leaders as it is the basis for being socially and culturally aware. The presentation provides ways in which leaders ca Read more
At this meeting, we navigated the theme “Growing Leadership from Within” and listened to inspiring presentations on Personal Growth; Strategies for D Read more
This is a follow-up survey that looks into the plight of the ECD workforce during the C-19 pandemic. The survey indicates that in the period between August-September 2020, over 4500 ECD practitioners were still experienc Read more
In this presentation, Lawrence Manyesa described the process followed by the Vuleka SSB High School in implementing online teaching to enable teaching and learning to continue during the Covid-19 school closure and reope Read more
The KZN ECD CoP explored how different ECD organisations and the respective programmes had made changes to cope with the pandemic and how the 'new normal' had come to be defined according to these organisations and progr Read more
Thandeka, the BRIDGE ECD CoP project manager provided an update of the National ECD CoP that took place in August 2020. Read more
Professor Ebrahim from UNISA provided a presentation on how the higher education institutions (HEI) had formulated a response to the ECD educator workforce and emphasised elements that would allow the sector to not only Read more
Singakwenza, a KZN based organisation that focuses on training ECD practitioners and caregivers to effectively stimulate young children through toys and resources made from waste material, gave the KZN CoP a presentation Read more
Ntataise gave the KZN ECD CoP a presentation on how they had adapted their training to suit the lockdown regulations whilst ensuring that training and development of ECD practitioners continue. Read more
The learning curve for online teaching and learning has been steep, and much has been learnt in a short while. People are now in a position to take stock of their experiences and evaluate some of the problems and opportu Read more
This online Early Grade Reading CoP shared and explored lessons from reading programmes in South Africa and internationally. To this end the CoP was structured around collaborative presentations from the United States Ag Read more
Khulisa (with partner Benita Williams Evaluation) conducted a Design and Implementation Evaluation of the Reading Support Project (RSP) on behalf of USAID Southern Africa. Comprising 263 schools and over 1500 teachers, t Read more
The need to offer psychosocial support to our education community - and questions around how to monitor and evaluate whether our interventions have any impact - is clearly front of mind for many. This was borne out by th Read more
This was the first Mpumalanga ECD CoP and the focus was on the experiences of the ECD workforce since the reopening of ECD programmes/and or partial care facilities. CoP members shared some positive and negative impacts Read more
Due to the Covid-19 lockdown and the continuing prevalence of online meetings in preference to face-to-face meetings, we are all becoming accustomed to virtual engagements. But are we getting better at them, and are we g Read more
The aim of this National ECD CoP meeting was to understand what the ECD workforce was experiencing on the ground since the official reopening of the ECD programmes/facilities due to the COVID-19 lockdown. We have seen a Read more
Presentation given by Benita Williams with updates on SAMEA initiatives Read more
Tshikululu Social Investors Mapping for Covid-19 initiatives Read more
Monica Bandeira from the Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) gave a rich and detailed presentation on a number of aspects of psychosocial support, practical information on ways of conducting M&E during Read more
This Principals Upfront webinar held on 22 July, 2020, explored how technology is enabling the GDE and school management teams (SMTs) to manage the system and provide sustainable remote learning to mitigate the impact of Read more
Dr Abe Seakamela shared on the Covid-19 management course that is offered by the Foundation of Professional Development. Read more
The e-learning division shared how schools can promote the use of technology to ensure that learning takes place during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
Tim Hlongwane who is the SAPA Gauteng President shared on how schools could use technology to promote learning beyond the classroom as well as communicate to stakeholders. Read more
The Gauteng Department of Education presented at the virtual Principals Upfront Seminar hosted on 22 July. The depratment shared the work that has been done throughout the lockdown period to support online teaching and l Read more
Many young trainee teachers never have the opportunity to talk about their lives or the obstacles that might stand in the way of their development as good teachers. This CoP explored an online group coaching model, focus Read more
The SAESC held its first online meeting in July 2020 and in keeping up with the times, it has embraced the use of many virtual technologies through the use of Mentimeter and Google Jamboards. Anthony Selly introduced the Read more
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