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A Message from Dr. Mmantsetsa Marope, The Chairperson of the IECD-UNESCO CAT2 Governing Board [Read by CEO-IECD]

Childminders’ Excellence Award 2025 – 13th September 2025 at Eden Bleu Hotel All Protocol Observed!  Good evening once again! It’s an absolute honour and privilege to celebrate the incredible dedication,...

IECD’S 1ST CHILDMINDERS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Event Details:  Date: Saturday, 13th September 2025 Time: 17:45 Venue: Eden Bleu Hotel, Seychelles    The Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD) – a UNESCO Category 2 Institute – is...

IECD-UNESCO Delegation and Foreign Affairs Department Advance Talks on ECCE Initiatives

On Monday 25th August, an IECD delegation met with representatives of the Foreign Affairs Department (FAD). The delegation was led by Chairman Dr. Javier Rose, and included Vice Chairman Mr....

Keynote Address by Chairman of IECD Board, Dr. Javier Rose on the occasion of the PRESET Certificate Ceremony for the 14th Group of Prospective Childminders held on 8th August 2025 at SAVOY Resort, Beau Vallon

Minister for Local Government & Community Affairs, Mrs Rose-Marie Hoareau Minister for Education, Dr Justin Valentin Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Sebastien Pillay Chief Executive Officer of the IECD, Mrs...

1ST CHILDMINDMINDERS EXCELLENCE AWARD 2025

IECD-UNESCO CATEGORY 2 INSTITUTE TO HONOR CHILDMINDERS IN LANDMARK AWARD AS FORMAL SECTOR TURNS 10 CEO, Mrs. Shirley Choppy Calls on Individuals and Businesses to Support the Initiative Today, the...

Youth Forum 2025 – Championing Ethical and Thoughtful Use of AI

As part of Productivity Week 2025, IECD proudly nominated two young professionals Ms. Maria Emmanuel, Senior Compliance Officer for Home-Based Child Care Services, and Ms. Ryna Estrale, Monitoring and Evaluation...

Seychelles Unveils 7th National Action Plan to Transform Early Childhood Care and Education

Twelve years after launching its first National Action Plan for Early Childhood Care and Education, Seychelles has introduced its most ambitious strategy yet—the 7th National Action Plan (NAP) for Early...

IECD-UNESCO Releases National Assessment Results for Crèches and Preschools NAP Launch

The Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD)-UNESCO Category 2 Institute today revealed the results of a National Assessment conducted last year in Crèches and Preschools. The findings were shared during...

FORUM ON DISSEMINATION OF RESULTS OF THE CRECHE ASSESSMENT

JOINT PRESS INVITE The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD)—a UNESCO Category 2 Institute—cordially invites you to a special forum to unveil the...

Opening Remarks for Media and Creative Partnership Engagement Session by Chairman of IECD on 13th June 2025, at Canopy Resort

Distinguished guests and partners, It’s a pleasure to welcome you to this first-ever ‘Media and Creative Partnership Engagement Session.’ Your presence today shows how important this gathering is, bringing together...

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