The Institute for Early Childhood Development (IECD) handed over two documents to the Ministry of Health which is expected to improve data collection within the ministry. This was done during a ceremony at the Site auditorium Tuesday 23rd October...
MoreEarly Childhood Committee gears up for 2nd International Biennial Conference
Seychelles is gearing up to host the second international biennial conference on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) on February 21-23, 2019. The conference expects to gather an estimated 200 local and 60 international delegates at the ICCS...
MoreBig Data for Small Children – Press Release
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MoreBreakfast Meeting
The National Organizing Committee for the Second International Biennial Conference on Early Childhood Development hosted a Breakfast Meeting for local Media Houses on Thursday 6th December at the IECD Headquarters. The aim of the meeting was to...
MoreMessage for Universal Children’s Day
In commemoration of the 64th Universal Children’s Day, the Institute of Early Childhood Development reaffirms its commitment to the children of Seychelles by continuing to strive for their right to holistic development whilst preparing the...
MoreSong Competition on National Theme: ‘Sesel, mon pei beni’
In support of the National Theme launched by the National Theme Steering Committee, the Institute of Early childhood Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, has seized the opportunity to...
MoreMarie-Vonne Jouanneau – Dogley
With 3 children of her own, being a grandmother now and her 13 years’ Childminding, Marie-Vonne has enough experience to share. Her love for children especially the very small ones is what encouraged her to take up the profession. So since she...
MoreMasenety Marjorie Maimee
“Avek zanfan ou poze ler pou al dormi. Ou bezwen fer sir ou pare pour sa.” Premye konsey ki Marjorie Maimee ti donnen. I pe vey zanfan depi 2003, I dir sa bann letan I pa ti pe travay, I ti lanmenm kot lakaz e alors bann paran in komans anmenn...
MoreLinda Auguste
After a long walk to her home, one is welcomed with the vivid murals of cartoon characters painted on her front wall. As you walk in, one is basked in a warm feeling of reassurance and comfort. It’s a long way from the main district facilities...
MoreThe Launching of Kiddies Day Out
Young children need the opportunity to use their whole body to develop their gross motor skills. An open space allows them to be physically active, challenging themselves to form healthy habits that will stay with them for life. As advocates for...
MoreMeasuring Change in the Understanding of ECCE Issues
Communicating information through advocacy initiatives to create awareness among policy-makers, the workforce, professionals in ECCE, and the general population is a key objective of IECD. Successful advocacy initiatives is a collaborative...
MoreTRAINING OF CHILDMINDERS
Continual upgrading and improving quality in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)in Seychelles, is of paramount importance to the Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD); hence its recent training for a 3rd group of Childminders...
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