Early Childhood Association of Zimbabwe

Do you want to open a Private School in Zimbabwe?

ZEChiDEF EduConsultancy is here to help you turn your dream into reality!

Join our workshop: How to Open a Successful School in Zimbabwe

This workshop will cover:

1. Requirements for registering a Private School in Zimbabwe
2. Characteristics of a successful Private School
3. Developing a top-notch business plan and private school start-up budget

We offer both online and physical sessions!

Online Session:
Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CAT
Platform: Closed WhatsApp

Physical Session:
Date: Saturday, June 1st, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CAT
Location: Robinson House, Corner Angwa & Kwame Nkurumah Ave., 1st Floor, Room 130, Harare

Workshop Fee: USD 20 (Handouts & Certificates included)

Limited Spots Available!

Contact us to secure your spot:

Call or WhatsApp: 0775 469 645 / 0719 469 645
Don't miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and tools you need to open your dream school!

the work that I do! ‍

some incredible moments from 2022 Glen Norah Kindergarten school's End of Year Prize Giving and Graduation Ceremony, where I was honored to be the Guest of Honor!

the joy on the faces of these young learners as they received their awards and celebrated their achievements was truly heartwarming. Their enthusiasm and potential are boundless, and it fills me with immense pride to be a part of their educational journey. ✨

shoutout to the dedicated teachers and staff at Glen Norah Kindergarten for their tireless efforts in nurturing these young minds. You are shaping the future, one child at a time!

pictures capture just a glimpse of the magic within this special school's walls. I left feeling inspired and motivated to continue making a positive impact on the lives of others.










Zimbabwe Early Childhood Development Foundation (ZEChiDEF)
Glen Norah Marketplace
Early Childhood Association of Zimbabwe
School Owners Forum

The Early Childhood Association of Zimbabwe (ECAZ) is a non-profit organization that advocates for and supports the early childhood education (ECE) sector in Zimbabwe. ECAZ offers a variety of programs and services to preschool owners, including:

1. Networking and coordination:
ECAZ provides opportunities for preschool owners to network with each other and share best practices.
2. Capacity building:
ECAZ offers training and workshops to help preschool owners improve their skills and knowledge.
3. Research:
ECAZ conducts research on ECE issues to inform policy and practice.
4. Compliance monitoring:
ECAZ helps preschools comply with government regulations.
5. Preschool support and advice:
ECAZ provides ongoing support and advice to preschool owners.
6. Publications:
ECAZ produces a variety of publications on ECE topics.
7. Representation:
ECAZ advocates for the ECE sector to the government and other stakeholders.

If you are a preschool owner or administrator in Zimbabwe, I encourage you to join ECAZ. By becoming a member, you will gain access to a wealth of resources and support to help you provide high-quality early childhood education.

Here are some of the benefits of joining ECAZ:

- Access to exclusive member benefits, such as discounts on training and resources.
- A voice in the development of ECE policy and practice.
- The opportunity to collaborate with other preschool owners and administrators.
- Support for your professional development.
- A network of resources to help you succeed.

Visit the ECAZ website or call +263 77 546 9645 to learn more about how to join.

Praisefaith Junior School Directors, Mr. and Mrs. Ruwo.

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Meet Praisefaith Junior School Directors; Mr. and Mrs. Ruwo

Infant School Registration Process in Zimbabwe

INTRODUCTION

In the past, I have had to deal with various inquiries on how one can register an Infant School in Zimbabwe. In my earlier post, I covered the "Organisation of the Education System in Zimbabwe" where I touched on the levels of the school system. Infant level is the first tier of Primary Schools and it encompasses ECD A, B, Grade 1 and 2 Classes. This means ECD Centres and Preschools offering ECD A and B Classes fall under the Infant Level.

REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR INFANT SCHOOLS

1. First Stage: Special Consent Application

In terms of Section 26 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act, Revised Edition 1996, an Infant School Owner has to apply for a permit for development (which sometimes involves change of use of the property to commercial purposes). Change of use is required if the property was not originally intended for school purposes. The permit for development is also referred to as Special Consent.

The application for the permit requires one to have the following:
• A completed application form (obtained from the respective local authority)
• Justification report detailing the proposed development
• Payment of Application Fees and Regularization Fees
• Attach 20 copies (A4 size paper) of site plan from the Surveyor General’s Office showing your stand and neighboring properties
• Attach 20 copies (A4 size paper) of the floor plan of the building on the property showing intended use of the rooms
• Attach 20 copies (A4 size paper) of the layout plan of the property showing gate(s) and parking lot provision

When the application has been acknowledged, the applicant is required to file a notice of intention to use the property for ECD Center/Preschool/School purposes in a newspaper for a month. If there are objections the school owner is required to address these objections before the application is circulated to other Departments (Town Clerk, Evaluations, and Health etc.). The application is then presented before a full council meeting for a resolution to be made authorizing the proposed development subject to fulfillment of the Local Authority's Health Department and Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education requirements.

2. Second Stage: Health Inspection

The School Owner makes an application for a Health Inspection with the Local Authority's Health Department only after successfully obtaining a Development Permit (Stage One).

Application for a Health Inspection of the property being intended to be used as a school involves payment of the Application Fee and Health Report Fee (Paid after the Inspection).

Some of the things that Health Inspectors look for during a Health Inspection include:
• Availability of adequate and Safe Equipment for learners
• The type of flowers and plantations within the school environment
• Available play area and play equipment
• Size of the outdoor area (It should be 5,5 square meters per child)
• Available indoor area (It should be 2.5 square meters per child)
• Available Toilets (1 hole:12 children)
• Wash Basins (1:6 children)
• Number of children to be enrolled will be determined by outdoor area, toilet ratio. The least determines the number of children
• Available Kitchen Facilities and proof of medical examinations for food handlers and teaching staff.

3. Third Stage: Compilation and Submission of Application files to the District Schools Inspector (Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education)

4 files must be submitted to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education containing the following:
a) Special Consent Permit, Health Certificate and Report (obtained in First and Second Stage)
b) Memorandum of Understanding/Constitution (to include a section on School Advisor who must be a MoPSE Representative from the position of School Head upwards)
c) Proposed name of the Infant School
d) Physical Address of the Infant School
e) Area to be served by the Infant School
f) Number of the learners to be enrolled on opening and their age ranges. N.B One facilitator for 20 learners.
g) Names and qualifications of teachers/facilitators to be employed.
h) Medical Certificates and x-rays of staff.
i) Floor plan and site-plan.
j) Indoor space area 1:2,25 square meters
k) Outdoor space area with shade 1:5,5 square meters.
l) Toilet Closets 1:12 should be age appropriate

4. Fourth Stage: Registration with ZIMRA
Schools are supposed to register with ZIMRA in compliance with the tax laws of the country. Schools are required to keep records of all their business operations and must remit taxes to ZIMRA. Schools must apply for a ZIMRA tax certificate.

5. Fifth Stage (Labor Laws)
Registration with NECWEI (National Employment Council for the Welfare and Educational Institutions). All Schools should register with NEC as employers. Employer pays a once off registration fee. Monthly levies are 2% from the employer and 2% from the employee’s basic salary excluding allowances. The employer deducts the levies and the deduction should show on the employee’s salary slip. Deductions are then remitted to NECWEI.

Lets continue the discussion in the comment section or on my whatsapp number.

For more information get in touch with me:

Chivandire Leariey Morris
Tel/Whatsapp: 0775469645/0719469645

The origin and concept of “school”

The origin and concept of “school”

The concepts of “school” and “education” have been in place since time immemorial. Both concepts involve the passing of knowledge from one to another. The passing of knowledge dates back to the first human beings on earth. This was before the grouping of people to learn and acquire skills. The gathering and grouping of learners marked the early stages of the concept of “school”.

The first ideas of formal schooling date back as far as 500AD in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. However credit is given to Horace Mann who is considered as the inventor of the concept of school. He was born in 1796 and later became Secretary of Education in Massachusetts. He was a pioneer in bringing educational reforms into society. He believed that public education where students would follow a curriculum was necessary to impart education in an organized way. He also stressed that the aim of education must be character and civic virtue rather than learning to advance society. Mann's method of education soon became popular and was adopted by other states. However, it was not until 1918 that students had to complete their elementary education. Mann is also known as the “Father of Modern Education”.

A school is defined as an educational institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers (wikipedia.org/wiki/School).

The word 'school' comes from the Greek word 'scholē', which means "leisure" and also “that in which leisure is employed", but later "a group to whom lectures were given, school" (Online Etymology Dictionary). The meaning of “school” has evolved over the years and the word is now widely used to refer to a group of learners attending a place of learning.

In most countries the education systems are now formalized and organized in levels such as primary school, secondary school and tertiary education (names of these schools vary by country). Primary school is generally mandatory. Students have to progress from primary through secondary school up to tertiary level.

Chivandire Leariey Morris

Tel/Whatsapp: 0775469645/0719469645




















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