Among issues under the spotlight heading into the 2026 school year is the implementation of a compulsory Grade R year in the foundation phase, in line with the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) ...

The programme runs on two paths. The Literacy Learner Path serves Grade R to Grade 3, and the Grade 4–6 Reading Booster extends the same structured phonics method to older learners who have moved up ...

A four-year Western Cape study found that learners in no-fee and low-fee schools were less likely to remain on track by Grade 3, despite some starting school developmentally ready.

Shapeve Primary School hosted a career day for its Grade R learners on August 5, giving young children an opportunity to learn about a variety of professions under the theme, ‘Jobs People Do’. The ...

Saving Grace Education Group has launched Saving Grace Learn to Read (www.savinggracelearntoread.co.za), an online reading programme built for South African learners who are not yet reading ...