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Presentation to the Portfolio Committee. ECD Training. Overview. Responsibilities of the Department of Basic Education Overview of training of ECD practitioners Progress to date Activities for 2013/14 Training targets for 2013/14 2013/14 budget for ECD (pre-Grade R) Challenges
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Presentation to the Portfolio Committee ECD Training
Overview • Responsibilities of the Department of Basic Education • Overview of training of ECD practitioners • Progress to date • Activities for 2013/14 • Training targets for 2013/14 • 2013/14 budget for ECD (pre-Grade R) • Challenges • Way forward
Responsibilities of DBE • According to the draft Integrated Programme of Action for Early Childhood Development (Draft Zero) the DBE has the following responsibilities: • Implementation of Education White Paper 5 • Grade R • Birth to four years • Development of curriculum • Grade R • Birth to four • Development of training and stimulation material • Training of ECD practitioners and payment of stipends (EPWP)
Way Forward • Finalisation of plans and implementation protocols between the different departments and state entities • Securing funding and capacity for implementation • Working together to provide quality services to children aged birth to four years and Grade R