Welcome to PLAY and the Powerful Learning Around You!
We’re training 150 000 Early Childhood Development (ECD)
practitioners, Grade R & Foundation Phase educators across South
Africa on play-based learning.
PLAY is a FREE in-service training course that complements existing
and formal training. It is not intended to replace educational training
but qualifies the participant for the 15 CPD credits as set out by the
South African Council for Educators in terms of section 5(b) of the
South African Council for Educators Act 31 of 2000.
You complete the training at your own pace and during times that work
best for you. The course only requires 2 dedicated hours a week from
you.
How the programme works:
- The course starts immediately after you Register on this site. You
will also have the opportunity to book for a support workshop if you
experience any difficulties. - All of the training happens right here on this platform. You will be
guided to complete a series of sessions for each of the course
options. The courses are designed for practitioners, teachers,
childminders, day mothers, playgroup facilitators or anyone who
implements programmes for babies and young children in South
Africa. - The course sessions include videos, images, reading, tasks,
evaluation and reflection activities. - After every completed session, you will receive an email with more
PLAY ideas and helpful resources. - You will receive a certificate after completing the training course
with credits.
Partners
PLAY is a partnership between the Department of Basic Education,
UNICEF, Cotlands and the LEGO Foundation.
About Cotlands
Cotlands is a non-profit early childhood development organisation
addressing the education and social crisis by establishing early
learning playgroups and toy libraries in under-resourced communities
to serve vulnerable children aged birth to six. For more information
about Cotlands visit: www.cotlands.org.za
About the Department of Basic
Education
The Department of Basic Education deals with all schools from Grade Teaching Posts R to Grade 12, including adult literacy programmes. The aim of the Department of Basic Education is to develop, maintain and support a South African school education system for the 21st century. The Department of Basic Education aims to improve early childhood development through the improvement of the quality of early childhood development and universalise access to Grade R. For more information about the Department of Basic Education visit: www.education.gov.za About Unicef UNICEF promotes the rights and well-being of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. For more information about UNICEF South Africa and its work visit: www.unicef.org/southafrica About The Lego Foundation The LEGO Foundation shares the mission of the LEGO Group: to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow. The Foundation is dedicated to building a future where learning through play empowers children to become creative, engaged, lifelong learners. Its work is about re-defining play and re-imagining learning. In collaboration with thought leaders, influencers, educators and parents the LEGO Foundation aims to equip, inspire and activate champions for play. For more information about The LEGO Foundation visit: www.LEGOfoundation.com
