Say goodbye to outdated disciplinary methods!  This session focuses on restorative approaches to discipline that build a positive, effective school culture.  Learn how modern strategies can promote accountability, repair relationships, and create a stronger, more disciplined environment for learners and educators alike.

Free attendance for FEDSAS members!

Click here to register - 14 May at 14:30

FEDSAS and Juta have updated the popular pocket-sized series of legislation on school governance and management in February 2025.

This useful pocket guide contains all necessary legislation and regulations from the field of education - South African Schools Act, National Education Policy Act, Employment of Educators Act, and the Bill of Rights (Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa).

Click here to order your book.

Are you ready to make a real difference in your school community?  

Register for our online SGB training sessions and equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to lead with confidence.  Learn from experts, connect with peers, and make a lasting impact on your school!

Click on the links below to register for the webinars:

• 13 May: Creating an inclusive classroom: Strategies for supporting diverse learning needs in independent schools
• 14 May: Discipline: Diminishing values leading to disciplinary hearings
• 28 May: Racism in schools: Respond, repair, rebuild
• 11 June: The ECD function shift to the DBE: What ECD centre managers and practitioners need to know
• 12 June: Funding the future: A strategic guide to school budget planning

Click here for the complete schedule.

Keep up to date with the latest news with regards to the BELA Act.

Make sure you are aware of how the changes affect your school.

Scan the QR code (left) or click on the button below to gain access to the information sheet.

This is a live document that will be updated regularly!

We are thrilled to announce the release of the latest edition of the TECHtalk e-Magazine. 

This issue is packed with invaluable information tailored specifically for schools, covering a wide range of topics that are crucial for educational institutions today.  Discover the latest technological advancements that can enhance the learning experience and streamline school operations. 

FEDSAS’s status as international role-player in the education sector increased further this week following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE). This umbrella organisation represents education employers from all levels in Europe, from preschool to tertiary.  

Read the complete media statement here.

FEDSAS launched this enormous research project as our point of view is that proper data is necessary to make good decisions.  The data helps to recognise trends, and it acts as signposts and indicators for decision-makers.  Data is crucial, especially for decisions about the sustainability of certain practices.

Click here for the report.

SAELA is excited to announce its 2025 conference with the theme: “Edvolution and the Law: Empowering Change, Embracing the Future”.  

• Abstract submission deadline: 21 March 2025 [Click here to submit your abstract]
• Early bird registration - paid by 31 May 2025 [Click here to register for the conference]

Contact SAELA directly via email at saela2023@gmail.com for more information.