The third edition of the National Action Plan 2017-2018 for Early Childhood Care and Education was officially launched on Friday 28th July 2017 at the STC Conference Room.
The ceremony was graced by the Designated Minister and Chairperson of the High Level ECCE Policy Mrs. Macsuzy Mondon, Minister for Health Jean Paul Adam, Minister for Family Affairs Jeanne Simeon, Secretary of State Mrs Aude Labaleine, Captain David Savy – Chairperson IECD Board, Principal Secretaries among other professionals in ECCE, partners and sponsors.
Designated Minister Mondon addressing the guests
In her launching address, Designated Minister Mondon placed emphasis on the resounding success of the First International Biennial Conference on Early Childhood care and Education and the elevated status of Seychelles as the Best Practice Hub for ECCE. She described the National Action Plan 2017-2018 as a dynamic venture to advance the frontiers of ECCE, dissolve sectoral barriers and take the ECCE agenda to greater heights.
The National Action Plan is by far the Plan with the highest number of projects. It consists of 20 projects which cut across all ECCE Sectors: 7 from the Health Sector; 5 from the IECD; 3 from the Local Government Sector; 2 from the Social Affairs Sector and 3 from the Education Sector.
A representative from each Sector presented a summary of their projects. Mrs Choppy received a donation from the Children’s Special Fund from the Secretary of State from the President’s Office, Mrs. Aude Labaleine. This is in support of the implementation of selected projects in the new Plan and early childhood development.
Mrs Labaleine presenting Mrs Choppy with a cheque on behalf of the Children’s Special Fund
During the ceremony, high level officials, key partners and stakeholders in ECCE were presented with copies of the National Action Plan 2017-2018. The ceremony concluded on a high note, whereby the Institute recognized and paid tribute to a few individuals who have and are continuously supporting the cause and further developments in early childhood. These were: Minster Simeon, a former member of the National Coordinating Committee, and former Chairpersons of the Technical Teams Mrs. Anne-Marie Bibi and Mr. Dan Frichot.
Mrs Choppy presenting external consultant, Dr. Andre Leste with a copy of the Plan
Their exemplary contributions and dedication have been greatly appreciated!
