Training

Early Childhood Education and Development intervention is paramount in the earlier years to create a foundation that children can draw from, in their future academic careers. As we know the first 1000-2000 days are crucial in the development of a young child. Ultimately, the correct care and stimulation in the first few years can reduce developmental delays and/or challenges later in these children’s lives. This can change the trajectory of their future!

Research shows that the early years are recognised as the ideal phase for the passing of values that are important for the building of a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic society. Early and appropriate provisioning and interventions for children at risk can reverse the effects of deprivation and vulnerability and make it possible for children to grow and develop to their full potential.

We have seen first-hand the immense effort made by the community to provide young children with care and education. However, educators and caregivers lack basic ECD teaching skills.

Through the training provided by Funda Kunye, we hope to encourage, support and equip the educators and caregivers with skills, knowledge, and confidence about the importance of early childhood education and intervention. The training covers a range of ECD skills which will enable the educators and caregivers to have the capacity to provide a good quality early learning experience to the children in their care.

Training Programs

We offer a comprehensive Early Childhood Care and Education course, endorsed by The South African Council of Educators (SACE). This program is designed for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Early Childhood Development and Education.

We invite educators working at ECD centres to participate in Funda Kunye's Early Learning Programs (ELP), registered with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). These programs further enhance teaching skills by providing easy-to-use, daily themed curriculum that simplifies planning and promotes the skills needed for optimal child development. Our goal is to improve the quality of early learning programmes at the ECD centres making sure all children receive as strong foundation for future learning.

Funda Kunye provides two Early Learning Programs designed to meet the developmental needs of young children:

Funda Kunye ELP (0-3 years)
Funda Kunye-Maskot ELP (3-5 years)

As part of the training, educators create some of their own equipment which forms part of the Edukit. This hands-on approach teaches how to use household and recycled materials effectively. The Edukit is age-appropriate, and the ‘toys’ chosen are multipurpose, reducing the cost of single-use items.

To ensure successful implementation, our field workers provide on-going support through on-site visits, helping educators apply both the training and Early Learning Programmes effectively.

As part of our commitment to quality, Funda Kunye is Piloting the Rainbow Development Framework (RDF). The RDF guides ECD centres through incremental steps towards 5 main outcomes. Each outcomes is measured through indicators that progress across 7-colours. Principals are empowered to set goals, achieve milestones, and remain motivated on their journey to ECD excellence. The 5 main outcomes:

Legally registered with the Department of Education
Financially Viable
Implementing a quality Early Learning Program
Holistically developed Principals
Sharing knowledge and expertise with others in the community

By walking alongside ECD leaders, we train, support, equip and connect their centres, helping them achieve these outcomes and ultimately become a Red centre of excellence. This is usually a 7-year journey.

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