Education Officer, Mrs. Susan Smith, who has responsibility for Preschools and Primary Schools in Anguilla, is being given some additional duties to improve the care and learning system.
This was announced by Minister of Education, Mrs. Cora Richardson-Hodge, while addressing the opening ceremony for Early Childhood Month on Tuesday, March 5.
“Looking forward this year, our Education Officer, Pre/Primary, Mrs. Susan Smith, will be taking the lead in introducing a Care for Child Development Programme to Anguilla with the assistance of UNICEF,” the Minister disclosed. “This stimulation and social support programme, aimed at parents, careers and health workers, will show them how to use ordinary household items to engage children in stimulation exercises, and through play and communication, to learn how to be responsive and sensitive to their needs.”
The Minister added that it was believed that this was an important step in ensuring that children have a good foundation and can benefit from early life experiences.
