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GRENADA

GRENADA. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. Birth to 8 years Government established programmes for each of the three phases in early childhood: Birth–3 in day care centres 3-5 in pre-schools 5-7 in primary schools

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GRENADA

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  1. GRENADA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

  2. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION • Birth to 8 years • Government established programmes for each of the three phases in early childhood: • Birth–3 in day care centres • 3-5 in pre-schools • 5-7 in primary schools • Programmes are monitored & supported by the Day Care Coordinator & Early Childhood Officers

  3. AVAILABILITY OF ECE • ECE provided by government & private sector • 74 public pre-schools • Approx. 25 private preschools • There are pre-school departments housed in some of the primary schools

  4. DAY CARE • The Ministry of Social Development is responsible for the Day Care (0-3) • Public Day Care Services introduced in 1958 • Presently more than 15 centres are operating • Training is provided by the government for the caregivers • Roving Caregivers Programme: the caregivers work with the children & their parents/guardians in their homes

  5. PRE-SCHOOL • The Ministry of Education responsible for the Pre-School (3-5) • 1962 introduced as a private venture, assisted by government • 1980s government included pre school education in the national primary education system • Mission: to provide pre-school education for 3-5 year olds that will promote all-round development • Curriculum: developed byEarly Childhood Unit of the M of E – thematic approach

  6. TEACHERS • 146 teachers – all female • Formal training at the Community College • Specialised training in Trinidad • Receive on the spot training by ECE Supervisors • Teacher exchange visits to look at best practices in ECE • Meetings – pre-school & Kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers to discuss transition

  7. POLICY STANDARDS FOR ECE • Policy endorsed by government in 2002 & will govern the early childhood services, both public & private • the goals are to: • empower & encourage collaboration among stakeholders to ensure quality service is provided • Strengthen services & interventions to ensure positive outcomes • Use cost effective strategies • Empower parents & caregivers • Provide training

  8. Thank YouIvy Harris – Early Childhood Supervision

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