Our Mission

Early child development (ECD) is a universal classification, better known as an “umbrella term” which refers to all aspects of growth and development in children from birth to seven years of age in a holistic manner. This concept focuses on the growth of children in all areas including physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, spiritually as well as morally.

The Blocks4Growth ECD Project Mission is to advocate, co-ordinate, provide and support quality, sustainable and holistic ECD for children from birth to 5 years of age.

ADVOCATE

One of the Blocks4Growth missions is to advocate for the importance of providing a quality ECD programme to ECD Centres within the Western Cape to better prepare 4-5 year old children for Grade R in order to prevent school failure and high dropout rates.

CO-ORDINATE and PROVIDE

Next is to co-ordinate and provide a quality programme at preselected Early Childhood Development Centres within the Western Cape to prepare 4-5 year old children for Grade R. Professionals work on site with the children, focusing on whole child development. Specific emphasis is placed on developing pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills as well as enhancing executive functioning and cognitive development.

SUPPORT

Lastly to support and ensure sustainability of the PROJECTNAME ECD project by mentoring practitioners at the preselected Early Childhood Development Centres. Skills are transferred from the professionals to the practitioners to reach all children in the classroom environment. Care-givers are supported through workshops where they have access to resources and advice on early childhood stimulation.