The Welsh Government has published the Curriculum for Wales: Foundation Phase Framework, this week. This document replaces the Framework for Children’s Learning for 3 to 7-year-olds in Wales. Childcare professionals practising in Wales will need to replace any existing copies of the framework they are using. The majority of information detailed below, relating to the changes, is for information … Read more
What is the Foundation Phase? The Foundation Phase ranges from Grade R (the reception year) to Grade 3. Why is the Foundation Phase so important? The Foundation Phase is the first phase of formal schooling in South Africa, and is very important in establishing the basis on which learners will grow in formal schooling. Learners … Read more
The Foundation classes have busy, happy days that are filled with fun whilst the learner works and experiences the important and necessary skills for life and further learning. Class numbers are kept to manageable sizes enabling the teachers to give individual attention to pupils. Four SUBJECTS are taught in the Foundation Phase, namely: English as … Read more
The four-year Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (NQF 7, 516 credits) is designed to equip students to be fully qualified educators for employment in the foundation phase (Grades R to 3). The programme focuses on both theoretical and practical competencies needed by teachers in the classroom context. Students who do not meet the minimum admission requirements for the … Read more
What is a Foundation Phase School Teacher? Foundation Phase School Teachers have the exciting and rewarding task of teaching children the foundations of reading, writing and literacy. They are also responsible for helping children to develop their thinking skills. They teach from Grade R (reception) through to Grade 3. They usually teach all of the subjects … Read more
APPLICATION CLOSING DATES Find the 2025/2026 CPUT application information here Step 1: Get your application form. Online Application (free of charge):Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process. Hardcopy Application (R100 application fee):You will need to post your application form to the campus that you will be studying at. This information can be found on … Read more
The 2025/2026 NSFAS applications are officially open! If you are looking to study at a South African University or TVET College in 2025/2026 and require financial assistance, then this could definitely be an option for you. NSFAS funding comes in the form of a bursary and is only payable once you have a secured job … Read more
You have a great business idea and it’s sure to change your world and maybe everyone else’s too. Now if you could just get some funding…The good news is that there are several different organisations that you can approach to fund your business, from banks and venture capitalists to government. Venture capital finance This is … Read more
Who qualifies for NYDA funding? To receive the funding, these are their requirements: The applicant must be a South African resident aged between 18-35 years. They should also have a viable business idea that can make profits. They are required to possess the skills and experience or potential skills for the business they are pitching. They should be … Read more
HOW TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION: SASSA announced on Friday 29 May that the application status tracker is now live, and applicants can keep up to date with it by typing https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status into their browser. The application is totally free of charge. SASSA warned that there are scam artists selling “application forms” which are not … Read more