THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
In April 2019, the Department of Basic Education announced some changes to the curriculum. It’s planning to add eight new subjects, including coding and robotics, as a way of preparing children for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the ever-changing and developing work sector. The department also plans to introduce a General Education Certificate that would allow pupils to leave traditional schooling after Grade Nine to follow a technical vocational or occupational stream.
Not all children are built for mainstream schooling, simply because their interests may lie beyond what’s offered by the normal curriculum. Understanding your child’s learning style, personality and interests is crucial in giving both of you the tools to make the right decision for
