# summary - Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/ece-toolkit/summary/ - Published: 2024-03-13T15:27:29+02:00 - Author: dearSA _Advert_ _Advert – scroll down_ [ Have your say on the ECE Toolkit](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/ece-toolkit/#havasay) ### STATEMENTS FROM VARIOUS ORGANISATIONS Click on a logo to view. ![Freedom of Religion South Africa](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/ uploads/2024/03/24164948/image016.jpg "image016") ![United Ulama Council of South Africa](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/ uploads/2024/03/24165115/image001.png "image001") ![AMS](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24165310/image006. png "image006") ![AMAL](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24165415/image011. png "image011") ![](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24165519/image013. jpg "image013") ![Islamic Medical Association](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/03/24165600/image014.jpg "image014") ![](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24165838/image018. jpg "image018") ![South African Community of Faith Based Fraternals](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica. co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24165728/image017.jpg "image017") ![Muslim Women's Forum](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/ 03/24165642/image015.jpg "image015") ![](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24165912/image019. png "image019") Want to display your organisation’s statement? [Click here. ](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/ece-toolkit/summary/ ECE@dearsouthafrica.co.za?subject=org info for ECE info page) Close ### Freedom of Religion SA (FOR SA) ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/02144723/ECE-Toolkit-Press-Release-ver-6.0.pdf) [Download [140.21 KB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/02144723/ECE-Toolkit-Press-Release-ver-6.0.pdf) DBE’s response to UUCSA ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/02145529/DBE-RESPONSE-TO-THE-UNITED-ULAMA-COUNCIL-OF-SOUTH-AFRICA.pdf) [Download [188.46 KB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/02145529/DBE-RESPONSE-TO-THE-UNITED-ULAMA-COUNCIL-OF-SOUTH-AFRICA.pdf) DBE presentation – Promoting positive gender norms ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/02145625/Promoting-positive-gender-norms-ECE.pdf) [Download [647.38 KB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/02145625/Promoting-positive-gender-norms-ECE.pdf) ### In the Media * Mamba Online — [Religious Groups Fuel Trans Panic Over SA Schools’ “Transgender Ideology”](https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/04/08/religious-groups-fuel-trans-panic-over-sa-schools-transgender-ideology/) * IOL — [Department sparks controversy with ‘Toolkit’](https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/department-sparks-controversy-with-toolkit-4a52a832-2a18-4323-8af1-9a5a4f3ab6c6#google_vignette) * Global Partnership — [Teaching gender equality to the youngest learners](https://www.globalpartnership.org/blog/teaching-gender-equality-youngest-learners) * Align — [Could preschool teachers hold the key to gender equity?](https://www.alignplatform.org/resources/could-preschool-teachers-hold-key-gender-equity) * Brookings — [New toolkit empowers teachers to challenge gender stereotypes](https://www.brookings.edu/articles/new-toolkit-empowers-teachers-to-challenge-gender-stereotypes/) **Evanthia** This is a very important video to watch to learn more about how the government has, since the CSE debacle, created a toolkit for teachers to create an environment in the classroom that instils and reinforces the idea that gender is a social construct. This training is aimed at teachers who teach ages 0 to 9, a very impressionable age. **The Governing Body Foundation** is calling for the revision of the Gender-Responsive Pedagogy for Early Childhood Education, generally known as ECE Toolkit. This toolkit is for teachers and practitioners in early childhood development (ECD) to better approach gender issues with young children. According to the GBF, the Department of Basic of Education is determined to have this implemented in schools with proper consultation of relevant stakeholders. One of the issues with the toolkit, according to the GBF is that it represents only one view on gender and gender identity. CEO of the GBF, Dr Anthea Cereseto discussed the toolkit and some of the issues they have pointed out with eNCA. **_Full video [here](https://www.enca.com/videos/education-crisis-governing-body-foundation-calls-gender-toolkit-overhaul)_** **Dr Pearl Kupe **on Cultural Imperialism with Michael Swain and Lauren Evanthia on the ECE toolkit **Church Leader Network Nelson Mandela Bay** Michael Swain of FOR SA addressed a group of Church Leaders in Nelson Mandela Bay om 11 April 2024 on the Dept of Education’s toolkit to promote gender equality, known as the ECE Toolkit. Nobukhosi Zulu refers to other legislation that threatens freedom of religion. ECE Toolkit Interview with Michael Swain on** CCFm 107.5** **President Ramaphosa** GBV speech to justify ECE Toolkit training. Video provided by Department of Basic Education. The ECE Guidelines ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/13144738/gender_equality_in_ecd_teachers_guide.pdf) [Download [2.07 MB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/13144738/gender_equality_in_ecd_teachers_guide.pdf) The ECE Guidelines ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/13161118/vvob_school_leaders_guide_lowres.pdf) [Download [1.75 MB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/13161118/vvob_school_leaders_guide_lowres.pdf) The ECE Guidelines ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/13161158/vvob_promoting_gender_equality_in_ecd_hires.pdf) [Download [1.37 MB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/13161158/vvob_promoting_gender_equality_in_ecd_hires.pdf) Tracking gender in kindergarten (Research paper) ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/13161755/Tracking-gender-in-kindergarten.pdf) [Download [949.50 KB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/13161755/Tracking-gender-in-kindergarten.pdf) Encourage Participation – download and distribute this notice ⌊Loader⌉ Loading... ⌊EAD Logo⌉ Taking too long? ⌊Reload⌉ Reload document | [ ⌊Open⌉ Open in new tab ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/25133517/ECE-toolkit-QR-poster.pdf) [Download [173.31 KB] ](https://cdn.dearsouthafrica.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/25133517/ECE-toolkit-QR-poster.pdf)