Prospective Early Childhood Educators Receive Valuable Insights From the Early Childhood Development Act & Regulations
On Wednesday 9th April, 2025, students enrolled in the Child Care and Development Course at the Seychelles Institute of Teacher Education (SITE) gathered for a special session on laws and...
IECD Announces Changes to Child Quota for Home-Based Child Care Services
The Institute for Early Childhood Development (IECD) has announced the implementation of a new policy regarding staff and child quota for Home-Based Child Care Services, allowing providers to care for...
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) FOR STAFF FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024
To mark the conclusion of the first quarter of the year, the Office of Human Resource and Budget Management organized a half-day Continuous Professional Development (CPD) session for the staff...
Child Care Managers Advocate for Enhancing Early Learning Readiness Assessment
During the 1st Annual General Meeting for Centre-based Child Care Services in February 2025, the managers highlighted the need to expand the Early Learning Readiness Assessment for children aged 3...
IECD BOARD CHAIRMAN OPENING REAMRKS AT THE WORKSHOP ON ASSESSMENT OF EARLY LEARNING READINESS – SHARING OF FINDINGS ON FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2024 AT STC CONFERENCE AT 9:00AM
Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, First Lady Ms. Merna Eulentin, Principal Secretary for Education Services Mrs. Shirley Choppy, Chief Executive Officer IECD-UNESCO Category 2 Institute Vice-Chairman & Members of the Local Board...
Development Bank of Seychelles Offers Loan Options for Home-Based Child Care Services
On Saturday 22nd February, 2025, an important presentation took place to support early childhood child care in Seychelles. Ms. Rana Fernandez, from the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS), spoke to...
Safeguarding Seychelles’ Children: Changes to the Suitability Check Process
In Seychelles, keeping children safe and ensuring their well-being is a top priority. The Suitability Check Panel, part of the Social Affairs Department’s recent regulations on S.I 96 Children (Working...
IECD Seychelles Explores Collaborative Opportunities in Early Childhood Care and Education with Sri Lanka
A delegation from the Seychelles Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD), recognized as a UNESCO Category 2 Institute, recently embarked on a fact-finding mission to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The primary...
From Vision to Reality: Reflections on a Decade of Leadership, Achievements and Impact, Commitment and Growth at the IECD
Monday, January 8, 2024, will be remembered as a significant milestone for the Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD) in Seychelles, as Captain David Savy concludes his tenure, almost one...
IECD CELEBRATES STAFF EXCELLENCE AND LONG SERVICE AT ANNUAL HIGH TEA GATHERING
In December 2024, the Institute of Early Childhood Development (IECD) held its annual high tea gathering, hosted by the CEO, Shirley Choppy. The event brought together staff members to celebrate...