{"id":5,"date":"2022-10-25T12:23:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T12:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2022-10-31T08:58:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T06:58:26","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Grassroots!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div class='wp-block-csb-content-slider-block  align' id='csbContentSlider-0b407892-0' data-attributes='{&quot;cId&quot;:&quot;0b407892-0&quot;,&quot;slides&quot;:[{&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;gradient&quot;:&quot;linear-gradient(135deg, #4527a4, #8344c5)&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:10,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/grassroots.org.za\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/grassroots-website-main-image.jpg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;grassroots website main image&quot;},&quot;position&quot;:&quot;center center&quot;,&quot;attachment&quot;:&quot;initial&quot;,&quot;repeat&quot;:&quot;no-repeat&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;cover&quot;,&quot;overlayColor&quot;:&quot;rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)&quot;,&quot;styles&quot;:&quot;background: url(http:\\\/\\\/grassroots.org.za\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/10\\\/grassroots-website-main-image.jpg); background-position: center center; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-blend-mode: overlay;&quot;},&quot;position&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;positionHolder&quot;:&quot;center center&quot;,&quot;childPositions&quot;:[{&quot;top&quot;:&quot;3.600&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;13.814&quot;},{&quot;top&quot;:&quot;64.700&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;0.000&quot;},{&quot;top&quot;:&quot;89.400&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;31.915&quot;}],&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Serving Children&#039;s Development for 50 Years.&quot;,&quot;titleColor&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Over a MILLION children have enjoyed our weekly Adventure Bus outing. 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Playgroups fill a vital gap for children who are far from a formally established ECD Centre \/ Preschool.&nbsp; Our Playgroups therefore operate in informal settlements, on remote farming areas and in small rural villages.&nbsp; Grassroots maintains over 400 Playgroups throughout the Western Cape.&nbsp; Our support comprises training the playgroup&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=29\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Grassroots Playgroups<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=34\" aria-label=\"ECD Centre Development\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kindergarten-g6343bddb0_1920-1024x752.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:73.44%;max-width:1920px;max-width:768px;max-height:768px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kindergarten-g6343bddb0_1920-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kindergarten-g6343bddb0_1920-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kindergarten-g6343bddb0_1920-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kindergarten-g6343bddb0_1920-1536x1128.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kindergarten-g6343bddb0_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=34\">ECD Centre Development<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We currently work with over 2000 preschool centers with the aim of getting them registered and eligible for state subsidization.&nbsp; Every week we add between 3 an 5 new preschools as beneficiaries of vital state subsidisation.This process is very intensive as we need to ensure that each preschool is safe,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=34\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">ECD Centre Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=37\" aria-label=\"Site Learning Programme (SLP)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GZSB3767-933x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:109.78%;max-width:1166px;max-width:768px;max-height:768px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GZSB3767-933x1024.jpg 933w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GZSB3767-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GZSB3767-768x843.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GZSB3767.jpg 1166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=37\">Site Learning Programme (SLP)<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Grassroots Site Learning Programme (SLP) provides preschools with a detailed daily programme that is registered by the Western Cape Education Department.&nbsp; The uniqueness of our SLP is that we produced it through a truly participative process, over several years.&nbsp; Every preschool in the province forms part of our SLP&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=37\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Site Learning Programme (SLP)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=40\" aria-label=\"The Grassroots Preschool Shop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_20190222_1328238-2-1024x767.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:74.96%;max-width:2560px;max-width:768px;max-height:768px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_20190222_1328238-2-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_20190222_1328238-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_20190222_1328238-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_20190222_1328238-2-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_20190222_1328238-2-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=40\">The Grassroots Preschool Shop<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In our preschool shop, we stock locally manufactured and other sourced toys and equipment that complement the classroom programme.&nbsp; We source whatever a preschool or playgroup requires and supplies it at a reasonable price.&nbsp; We also offer training and support where needed in the use of equipment.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=47\" aria-label=\"ECD Governance Support\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"152\" src=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/committee-meeting.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:50.33%;max-width:302px;max-width:768px;max-height:768px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/committee-meeting.jpg 302w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/committee-meeting-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=47\">ECD Governance Support<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We offer training sessions to newly established or newly appointed governing body members to ensure that preschools are well-run and compliant with funder and government management requirements.&nbsp; Our training includes teaching them what their roles as governors entail, how the finances should run their finances and how the center can&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=47\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">ECD Governance Support<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=198\" aria-label=\"Teacher Training\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/graduates-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:75%;max-width:1920px;max-width:768px;max-height:768px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/graduates-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/graduates-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/graduates-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/graduates-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/graduates.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=198\">Teacher Training<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As a registered training provider with the South African Qualifications Authority, Grassroots has been able to support thousands of adults who work with children to acquire a national qualification in the field of Early Childhood Development.(ECD).&nbsp; We teach towards the National ECD Diploma as well as the National ECD Certificate.&nbsp;&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=198\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Teacher Training<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=203\" aria-label=\"ECD Assistants (Cadet Scheme)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ecd-assistants-1-1024x668.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:65.24%;max-width:1122px;max-width:768px;max-height:768px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ecd-assistants-1-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ecd-assistants-1-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ecd-assistants-1-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ecd-assistants-1.jpg 1122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=203\">ECD Assistants (Cadet Scheme)<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Expanded Public Works (EPWP) is a national governmental programme that allows for an ECD Cadet Scheme. Grassroots plays a pivotal role in this national government initiative to groom young adults for service within the early childhood development (ECD) sector. Annually we take in hundreds of new ECD Assistants (young&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=203\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">ECD Assistants (Cadet Scheme)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=208\" aria-label=\"Assessment of ECD Interventions (ASB)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asb-kids.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:89.13%;max-width:800px;max-width:768px;max-height:768px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asb-kids.jpg 800w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asb-kids-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/asb-kids-768x684.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=208\">Assessment of ECD Interventions (ASB)<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Assessment for School Beginners (ASB) is a tool which was designed to monitor whether the different programmes were effective or needed change, If so, then this was addressed through extra workshops.\u00a0\u00a0 In so doing, we could see that much more development needs to be done with parents and the&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=208\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Assessment of ECD Interventions (ASB)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=211\" aria-label=\"The Adventure Bus\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/adventure-bus-composite-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:56.25%;max-width:1280px;max-width:768px;max-height:768px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/adventure-bus-composite-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/adventure-bus-composite-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/adventure-bus-composite-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/adventure-bus-composite.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=211\">The Adventure Bus<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">With the support of the Golden Arrow Bus company and drivers employed by the company, approximately 15000 children are taken on educational outings every year. We at Grassroots co-ordinate these outings with the Golden Arrow Bus company and ECD projects throughout the City of Cape Town. We are happy to&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/?p=211\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Adventure Bus<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Programmes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5"}],"version-history":[{"count":68,"href":"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":256,"href":"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5\/revisions\/256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grassroots.org.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}