IECD holds forum on data management
The Institute for Early Childhood Development in collaboration with the department of social affairs conducted a joint National Early Childhood Care and Education forum on data management at the Seychelles...
President Ramkalawan holds talks with head of Unesco
While on mission in Paris, France, President Wavel Ramkalawan held talks with the director general of Unesco, Audrey Azoulay, at the Unesco headquarters on Monday afternoon.During their discussions, President Ramkalawan...
Profile of Florida Bijoux
‘My biggest challenge has been to ensure that children are protected’ Considered one of the longest-serving health professionals with vast experience and specialist knowledge, Florida Bijoux describes herself as a...
Profile of Brenda Dick – award recipient for the social affairs sector
‘Working with families and children can be very rewarding in the long run’ A dedicated, mature, hardworking and proactive professional with a proven track record in social work, Brenda Dick...
Profile of Rose-Mai Jolicoeur
‘Watching children grow can bring an indescribable sense of joy and satisfaction’ “From my professional experience of more than 40 years in the early childhood field, I feel that working...
Profile of Begita Melanie – award recipient for the Local Government & Community Affairs sector
‘Be committed to providing the necessities that will give all our young children a winning start in life’ This outgoing professional, who is always eager to learn and share her...
Profile of Marvel Simeon
‘Change and challenges should be regarded not as barriers but stepping stones in life’s journey’ To work with young children, above all, one needs patience and passion. Tried and tested...
IECD and ECCE sectors review progress on NAP 2021-2022
The Institute for Early Childhood Development (IECD) yesterday hosted the end-of-year 2021 Progress Review Workshop of the National Action Plan Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). The workshop brought together...
Five ECCE advocates recognised
Rose-Mai Jolicoeur, Florida Bijoux, Brenda Dick, Begita Melanie and Marvel Simeon are the recipients of the first Advocacy Award in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) initiated by the Institute...
‘Given the right opportunity children can address some of the major concerns of their generation’
“Universal Children’s Day, also known as World Children’s Day, is a global day for children, celebrated every year on November 20 to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the...