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ELRU has since 1978 worked in early childhood development (ECD) at the foundation of education and human development. We are an innovative and multi-skilled organisation with a diverse team of people, dedicated to increasing access to good quality learning and development programmes for young children in South Africa.

What does ELRU offer? An accredited ECD training provider, ELRU offers courses for

• Teachers
• Teacher trainers
• Community development workers
• Health workers
• NGO staff groups
• Government officials

Research and materials development

• Guides for trainers and teachers
• Anti-bias and second language issues
• Basic health and nutrition support materials
• Surveys and policy options
• Pilots for programme development
• Materials for children - e.g. multilingual books and games

Diversity Training Assistance to organisations and departments setting up training programmes Information and consultation Customised workshops and training

Awards:

• The Vivienne Wilkes Award for a ground-breaking contribution to youth literature.
• Adult Learner Award for a project combining adult literacy and ECD
• Black Raven children's literature award for outstanding international childrens' book: They were wrong!
• IFCW International award for excellence in media on behalf of children (Teacher resource)
• Mail and Guardian award Investing in the Future in the Not for Profit category (2009)
• ABSA Sowetan Early Childhood Development awards for Innovative Early Childhood - - - Development Programmes and Early Childhood Development Publication: Antjie (2009)
  
  Visit www.elru.co.za