Young children spend more time in schools
and other places of learning than they do
anywhere else outside their homes. In
line with the CFS approach, these places
and their staff need to promote the values
of non-violence, gender equality, nondiscrimination,
tolerance and mutual
respect. Additionally, ECD programmes
are uniquely placed to break the patterns
of violence by providing children, their
parents and communities the knowledge
and skills required to communicate,
negotiate and resolve conflicts in more
constructive ways. They also can play a
critical role in building young children’s
resilience and feelings of well-being.