We envision a future where all children in our municipal area are thriving and ready for school by the age of six—well-nourished, healthy, safe, and reaching key developmental milestones across emotional, physical, social, and cognitive domains. With this strong foundation, children are better equipped to succeed in school and, ultimately, in life—helping to build a more equal and prosperous society and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. To support this vision, the Knysna Education Trust works to strengthen local ECD programmes—helping them grow into sustainable small enterprises that offer high-quality, comprehensive early learning and care. Specifically we offer the following support and services to local ECD initiatives.
Creating safe, sustainable ECD facilities starts with proper registration. KET provides comprehensive support to help preschools meet essential requirements, ensuring legal compliance and long-term stability.
We equip ECD practitioners with essential skills through tailored teacher development workshops. From Grade R support to ongoing teacher mentorship, our initiatives ensure children are ready for school success.
Our Daily Programme offers structured lessons for 3-5-year-olds, with training for practitioners. We also provide a specialised programme for babies and toddlers, and the SmartStart programme for Day Mothers.
Every child deserves a solid start in literacy and numeracy. Through innovative and fun approaches, we ensure children develop strong foundational skills in a way that is both engaging and effective.
We help the most vulnerable children access quality education, nutritious meals, and vital developmental support. Initiatives like Adopt a Child’s Education, nutrition funding, and developmental interventions give every child the chance to succeed.
As a registered QCTO Skills Development Provider, KET trains ECD practitioners in the Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner NQF Level 4.
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