The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) sector has been predominantly led by women globally. According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 94 percent of pre-primary teachers globally are female. Seychelles is no exception. Statistics...
MoreH Savy Insurance (HSI) has donated a total of 2500 life insurance vouchers for children in registered child care services. The donation was presented to Mrs. Shirley Choppy the CEO of the Institute, by Ms. Michelle Lafortune, Manager of Life...
MoreIn a ceremony held on Saturday 8th July, 2023 at the Seychelles Trading Company (STC) Conference Room, a group of prospective childcare providers having recently completed their Pre-Registration, Sensitisation and Training Programme with IECD...
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Celebrating Fathers in the Field of Early Childhood Care and Education On Saturday 1st July, 2023 a group of fathers who are working in the field of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) were recognised for their devotion and commitment to...
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Parents Equipped with Tools or Early Learning at Home A first sensitisation session on early stimulation, learning and interaction was held on Saturday, 1st July at the Ministry of Education Hall, at Mont Fleuri. The session is part of the...
MoreThe Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD) officially gains statute as Category 2 Centre under the Auspices of UNESCO The Government of Seychelles has taken a significant step towards advancing early childhood development...
MoreAs we approach Children’s Day on June 1st, let us take a moment to contemplate our role as guardians of our children. It is our utmost responsibility to protect and safeguard these precious souls, providing them with a safe and nurturing...
MoreEarly childhood is a critical time in children’s lives, and careers in early childhood care and education offer rewarding opportunities for those who choose to focus on this period of child and family development. Many professionals in the...
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To coincide with our ‘Small Steps: A Happy Future’ campaign theme for the month of April, ‘Nature’, the IECD held a tree planting activity on Friday, 28th April at two Child Care Centres. The campaign spearheaded by the Advocacy and Information...
MoreWhether you are an adult or a child, being out in nature has so many positive benefits for a person; physically, mentally as well as emotionally. The outdoors being a place with little to no structure at all, makes it the perfect space to feel...
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As part of the establishment of the IECD as a Category 2 Centre for ECCE under the auspices of UNESCO, a delegation from the IECD conducted a mission visit to the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) in Seoul...
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Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide to honor women’s achievements, dedication, and resilience. It is also a day to recognize the ongoing struggle for gender equity and women’s rights. This...
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