Behind every child who learns to count, recognise a letter, or sit still long enough to listen, is a teacher who was taught how. This year, KET's training programme is already in full swing — and the results are being felt in classrooms across Knysna....
A gate that doesn't quite latch. A floor that needs repairing. Small things — but for the children who live with them every day, they matter enormously. This year KET is launching a Small Infrastructure Grant Programme to help ECD centres fix the small things that make a big difference.To make it work, we need...
Not one of them turns a child away. Our practitioners quietly absorb the cost of their own generosity — and our new Adopt a Centre for Excellence programme is designed to make sure they don't have to do it alone. Read about a smarter, more sustainable way to support early learning....
A year after facing closure, Isiseko Educare Centre has reopened with a brand-new building and renewed hope. Thanks to community support, over R1 million was raised to rebuild the preschool....
Each year, we assess how children are growing, learning, and preparing for school. The 2025 ELOM results highlight both exciting progress and areas where extra support is still needed. Here’s a snapshot of what we learned this year....
We celebrated excellence in early childhood development at our annual awards ceremony on 2 December, honouring the dedication of principals and practitioners shaping young futures....
Five preschools bravely transitioned to independence, taking charge of their own governance and future. With community support and guidance from KET, they built confidence through challenge. Seen through Principal Nadia's journey, this is a story of leadership shaped by heart and determination....
Knysna Education Trust and Food Lovers Market have joined forces to revolutionise meals in early childhood centres — shifting from ad hoc meal planning to expertly designed, protein-rich menus that support healthy brain development. This collaboration is setting a new standard for child nutrition across Knysna’s most vulnerable communities....
67 ECD practitioners in Knysna and Sedgefield completed accredited First Aid and Basic Firefighting Training. With support from B. Braun Medical (Pty) Limited and the commitment of local centres, every partner facility now has skilled staff ready to respond to emergencies....
In June 2025, we screened 305 Grade R learners across 42 partner sites to assess their readiness for Grade 1. The results highlighted clear developmental gaps, pointing to where our Preschool Area Leaders can provide targeted support to help them get on track before the end of the year. ...