ECD Function Shift – from DSD to DBE
During the State of the Nation Address in 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that Early Childhood Development would shift from being the responsibility of the Department of Social Development to the Department of Basic Education. This function shift is on track to take place on 1 April 2022. Below are some important resources that we have received and are sharing in one place – to help those who have concerns and questions regarding the function shift in ECD in South Africa.
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ECD Function Shift – FAQs
A very helpful FAQ document has been produced on the Function Shift. You can read the document here: https://cecd.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ecd-function-shift-faqs.pdf
ECD Function Shift – Demystifying Misconceptions
The Department of Basic Education put out presentation which aimed to ‘demystify’ any misconceptions in the ECD sector about the ECD Function Shift. You can read the presentation here: https://cecd.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ecd-function-shift-misconceptions.pdf
Follow #ECDShift on Twitter
Some government departments and ECD services providers are sharing information on the ECD Function Shift on social media using the #ECDShift hashtag. To view these posts, click here: #ECDShift
Western Cape – Request for Banking Info
The Department of Social Development released a letter requesting ECD centres in the Western Cape to submit additional bank confirmation documents. You can read the presentation here: https://cecd.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/letter-of-notification-to-ecd-ecd-transfer-to-department-of-education.pdf
Western Cape – Media Release 12 October 2021
The Western Cape Government released a media statement in October 2021, encouraging ECD centres in the Western Cape to register with DSD until migration to DBE is finalised. You can read the media statement here: https://cecd.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ecd-function-shift-media-release-dated-12-october-2021.pdf
