IN a move to strengthen early childhood education and foster greater parental involvement, the Early Childhood Unit of the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) recently conducted a successful parental sensitisation session in Wakenaam, Region Three.
The initiative attracted 46 parents and centred on the critical role that early learning and home support play in a child’s development.

The interactive session focused on several key areas, including the importance of early childhood development, the value of play-based learning, and an overview of the nursery timetable. Parents were also given practical guidance on how they can reinforce their children’s learning at home.
Officials from the NCERD Early Childhood Unit highlighted that parent engagement is essential for maximising the impact of early education. “Children thrive best when their learning is supported both at school and at home,” one facilitator noted.

As part of the initiative, four nursery kits were distributed to two nursery schools—Sans Souci and Maria’s Pleasure. The kits are filled with age-appropriate educational materials aimed at promoting cognitive, physical, and social development in young learners.
Teachers from the recipient schools expressed heartfelt appreciation for the support, noting that the resources would significantly enhance their teaching efforts.

“These materials are just what we need to create more interactive and stimulating learning environments for our nursery pupils,” said a teacher from Maria’s Pleasure Nursery School.
The NCERD continues to prioritise community engagement and resource provision as part of its national strategy to improve early childhood education. This latest effort in Wakenaam demonstrates the agency’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that every child gets a strong start to their educational journey.