Quality teaching and learning is essential for effective early development to take place. Regardless of the situation or the facility in which a child is placed, a quality teacher can provide a learning environment in which a child can develop optimally and in a holistic manner. To produce quality ECD teachers, various training and education opportunities are made available through full ECD qualifications, as well as through short skills programmes. This section explores the ECD qualifications available in South Africa, and describes how these qualifications affect teaching in various ECD facilities. ECD Enterprise and Skills development are both areas of increasing priority for South Africa seeking to boost economic growth and stability. There is considerable demand for technical and financial support to expand and improve the quality of ECD programs in these two areas. Both are central in achieving National Development Plans
