by Ciaran Maidwell | Feb 22, 2024 | SmartStart
We understand the importance of speaking your brand’s language in both traditional and social media, which is why we tailor our approach to resonate with diverse audiences, topics, and themes. Our client SmartStart operates in the early learning space. Across...
by Ciaran Maidwell | Jul 25, 2023 | SmartStart
Nelson Mandela left a legacy of creating a just and equal society for all. To celebrate, we assisted client SmartStart with design work this Mandela Day, let’s celebrate his life, and the values he stood for, by standing together to improve the lives of children...
by Ciaran Maidwell | May 22, 2023 | SmartStart
The new Progress in International Reading and Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021 reading results show that South African children performed the worst of all participating countries, with 81% of Grade 4 learners unable to read for meaning in any language. Click here to listen...
by Ciaran Maidwell | May 18, 2023 | SmartStart
The Africa Education Medal 2023 – Africa’s most prestigious education accolade is given to outstanding individuals who have demonstrated impact, leadership, and advocacy in the field of education. Grace Matlhape, CEO of early learning programme SmartStart, is one of...
by Yumna Benjamin | Jun 15, 2022 | SmartStart
This year’s Budget Speech outlined a 1.7% increase in funding for the Early Childhood Development sector – well below inflation and one of the lowest growth rates in the basic education budget. In response to this, SmartStart called for the government to...
by Yumna Benjamin | Dec 15, 2021 | SmartStart
Reports of neglect, abuse, and violence against children in South Africa have increased by over 35% since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, this is according to Child Welfare South Africa. Often, these events occur in places where children should feel safe – such as...
