Our programmes are multifaceted and holistic in so far as they cover all essential pre-requisites for development. They are designed to improve and increase educare provision. Our focus, however, is the teacher and in this regard NELRU offers a range of courses where teachers are instructed in both academic and practical aspects of their profession. In addition, teachers are taught how to make edu
cational aids. An important and characteristic feature of our work is the intensive follow-up and in-situ upgrading services that we provide. Staff monitor and upgrade activities in the field. This is necessary so as to ensure that the skills gained during training are followed through at the Pre-School. We provide continuous in-service re-enforcement and guidance. Each year NELRU also responds to requests from communities throughout KwaZulu Natal to assist in setting up their Pre-Schools. This involves visits to the Pre-Schools, advising and guiding teachers on how to plan the layout of the Pre-School, purchasing of toys and equipment, identifying suitable donors who might be able to sponsor the purchase of these, and then providing in-service training according to specific needs and abilities of the teachers. We endeavour throughout to empower the committee to become self-sufficient. NELRU runs such courses as:
• Level 4 / Reception Class Teacher Training Course
• Orientation Teacher Training Course
• Baby and Toddler Training Course
• Community Support and Enrichment Programmes
• Story Telling
• Basic Educare Course
• Administration Workshops
• HIV/AIDS Courses, etc.
