September 30, 2026
Many parents aren’t fully prepared for their child’s move into Grade R, so KET now reaches them a year earlier.
This year, around 120 parents joined our five Grade RR Parent Meetings, almost twice as many as last year.
They left knowing how to support their children at home and what to expect when school begins.… Read more
September 30, 2026
For a small ECD centre, a failed inspection can set it back for years. This year, KET’s Small Infrastructure Grant invested close to R900,000 to help 26 Knysna centres fix fences, kitchens, toilets, roofs and more. Now these centres are on the road to registration and the subsidy that keeps their doors open.… Read more
June 30, 2026
Forty of our partner centre principals recently completed the Grow ECD Business Accelerator Course. Over three in-person modules, they worked through the practical and the personal — budgets, compliance, cashflow, and the harder question of who’s really in charge of their centre. They walked out with new tools, a new language, and the company of others doing the same work.… Read more
March 30, 2026
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.… Read more
October 27, 2025
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.… Read more
September 29, 2025
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.… Read more
June 26, 2025
We invited 38 ECD principals and cooks to join us for a special workshop dedicated to children’s nutrition. Because children who eat well, learn well.… Read more
June 26, 2025
These children are learning to care for the environment—and inspiring adults to do the same. With every bag collected, they’re building pride, restoring nature, and proving that small hands can spark big change.… Read more
June 26, 2025
Bethel Early Learning Centre is proof that big things can grow from small beginnings.
Started in a backyard shack, this preschool now educates 45 children in Khayalethu.
We spoke with Principal Nokwazi, whose determination and heart continue to shape young lives.… Read more
March 27, 2025
In 2023, 54% of children screened in Knysna required dental treatment, highlighting the critical need for better oral health care. In response, the Rotary Club of Knysna and the Western Cape Department of Health approached KET to become involved in an Dental Health Initiative to educate young learners on proper oral hygiene, distribute dental supplies, and engage parents in supporting healthy habits at home. … Read more
February 18, 2025
Preschool is where children first discover the magic of letters and numbers, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning. Through fun activities, they begin to grasp key literacy and numeracy skills. Here’s what they should know before they begin Grade 1!
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February 4, 2025
The first two years are an amazing time where you can shape your baby’s brain and prime them for future success.
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