Institute of Early Childhood Development

Cultural Visits
2019-02-21 08:30 - 11:30 (Indian/Mahe)
(a) Botanical Garden – Mont Fleuri, Mahe, Seychelles
(b) Craft outlets & National Museum – Francis Rachel Street, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
For overseas delegates

2nd International Biennial Conference on Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
2019-02-21 08:00 - 2019-02-23 17:00
For all the information about the conference click here

Launching of the Early Childhood Centre
2019-02-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education’ (SITE), Ex NIE, Mont Fleuri
A project of the National Action Plan for ECCE 2017-2018, initiated and developed by the Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development, Seychelles
By invitation only

2nd International Biennial Conference on Early Childhood Care & Education Workshop 3
2019-02-20 09:00 - 12:00
“Sharing the status of ECCE from 2017 to date, discuss progress, achievements and challenges in ECCE in Seychelles”
(a) Evaluation Report of National Action Plan 2017-2018, Presented by Consultant, Dr. Andre Leste, Institute of Early Childhood Development
(b) Presentations on other activities in ECCE services, general progress and challenges, Presented by Chairpersons of Sectoral ECCE Technical Team, Seychelles
IBE & International experts will participate – IBE will confirm details of chosen experts

2nd International Biennial Conference on Early Childhood Care & Education Workshop 2
2019-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 | STC Conference Room, Latanier Road, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
“Quels sont les impacts de la révolution digitale sur les jeunes enfants?’’
Présenté par le Dr Anne-lise Ducanda, Experte sur la surexposition des enfants aux écrans, France
For local participants – an expert on the IBE list of resource persons

2nd International Biennial Conference on Early Childhood Care & Education Workshop 1
2019-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 | STC Conference Room, Latanier Road, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
“The Journey towards Quality Birth-to-Three Curriculum: Narratives from Singapore” –
Presented by Dr. Geraldine Zuzarte, Singapore
For local participants – an international consultant from IECD

Launch of locally produced Big Books with classic stories for young children’s development
2018-11-21
Provide Childminding Establishments with big books for storytelling to facilitate interaction and participation of young children, and enhance their early learning and development

National Theme: Special Children's Show
2018-11-11 | ICCS, Latanier Road, Victoria, Seychelles
Provide opportunities for children to explore the national theme and promote their creative and artistic talents.

Evaluation Workshop: National Action Plan ECCE 2017-2018
2018-11-02 | STC Conference Room, Latanier Road, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
Evaluate progress on the implementation of the plan

National ECCE Forum: Assessment of the Learning Environment in PreSchool Settings (Crèche) to develop quality standards
2018-10-19 | STC Conference Room, Latanier Road, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
Dissemination of Results of Main Study

Launch of Data Management Project & Indicator Framework and Procedural Manual in Health Sector
2018-10-04 | STC Conference Room, Latanier Road, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
To Institutionalise the Data Management Project in the Health Sector, and launch the documents – the Indicator Dictionary and Procedural Manual

Produce Information note about the elimination and communicate results to school
2018-09-24
Advocacy and promotion on ECCE

Elimination for song competition on National Theme
2018-09-19 | Deepam Cinema, Pension Fund Complex, Grand Anse, Praslin, Seychelles

Elimination for song competition on National Theme
2018-09-18 | ICCS, Latanier Road, Victoria, Seychelles

Data Collection Phase – Main Study
2018-09-06 08:00 - 2018-09-14 17:00 | Registered Childminding Establishments, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
Main Study on Implementation of National Standards

Production of big Story books to be used in Childminding settings.
2018-09-01 08:00 - 2018-10-31 17:00

Airing of spots on National Childminding Standards
2018-09-01 08:00 - 2018-10-31 17:00
Advocacy and promotion on ECCE in collaboration with the National Childminding Programme

Publication of IECD Newsletter (2nd Edition 2018)
2018-08-31 | IECD Head Office – old, Le Chantier, Victoria, None, 000, Seychelles

Certificate Presentation Ceremony for 4th group of Childminders
2018-08-31 | STC Conference Room, Latanier Road, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
National Childminding Programme

Programme Coordination and Research
2018-08-14 | TBC
3rd National ECCE Forum: Dissemination of Findings of the Main Research Study on the Early Learning Environment Project in Pre-School Settings

National Childminding Programme
2018-08-11 | CARE House, Manglier St, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
Professional Development on Budget Management (25 registered Childminders) – Mahe, 4th Group

Photo shooting for Christmas cards
2018-08-01 08:00 - 2018-08-31 17:00

Staff Professional Development and Training
2018-07-27 | IECD Head Office – old, Le Chantier, Victoria, None, 000, Seychelles
Professional Development Session on Telephone & E-mail Etiquette & Presentations on Mission to Canada/Training in China

1st Childminders’ General Meeting for Island-based Childminders
2018-07-21 13:00 - 17:00 | ICCS Room 1, Latanier Road, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

Review and refresher session on National Standards for Childminding Services
2018-07-21 08:30 - 12:00 | ICCS Room 1, Latanier Road, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles

Multi-Sectoral Teams Meeting with High Level ECCE Policy Committee
2018-07-19 | IECD Head Office – old, Le Chantier, Victoria, None, 000, Seychelles
Implementation of the National Action Plan ECCE 2017-2018

Training of Regulatory Affairs Staff on Data Collection
2018-07-16 | IECD Head Office – old, Le Chantier, Victoria, None, 000, Seychelles

Leadership Training
2018-07-11 08:00 - 2018-07-13 16:00 | The Guy Morel Institute, Ma Joie, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
(By the Productivity Unit of Employment Department in collaboration with The Guy Morel Institute)
Staff Professional Development and Training

Advocacy and Promotion on ECCE
2018-07-11 | CARE House, Manglier St, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
Half-Day Workshop with Music teachers/school representatives for song competition on National Theme

Reviewing of research instruments
2018-07-05 | IECD Head Office – old, Le Chantier, Victoria, None, 000, Seychelles
