In the 2026 edition of Oxford’s literacy magazine, A, B, See!, we build on the themes of the third issue and explore the transition that learners make from learning to read to reading to learn, and how the shift from the Foundation Phase to the Intermediate Phase is one of the most significant milestones in a learner’s educational journey.
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More than 2,000 Eastern Cape teachers put coding and phonics at the top of the training list
Feedback from more than 2,000 Eastern Cape teachers shows that educators want professional development that helps them solve the problems they encounter in class each day.
Almost half of 1,300 Gauteng teachers request further support after training
Almost half of the 1,308 Gauteng educators who attended professional-development workshops run by Oxford University Press South Africa between January and August 2026 requested follow-up support.
Teacher support gains ground in North West as more than 7,000 educators attend Oxford workshops
We have delivered 204 teacher workshops in North-West for the 2025/26 period, reaching 7,290 teacher attendees from 6,236 schools as part of our ongoing curriculum and classroom support programme.
Oxford’s Maths Magazine: SUM IT UP vol. 4
We’re excited to share the latest edition of Sum It Up! our Mathematics magazine developed to support educators, learners, students, and lecturers on a journey of meaningful mathematical understanding.
When Maths feels tough: How Oxford supports Grade 1–3 learners after Term 1
Here are some essential skills to help your child cope with Maths anxiety (Grades 1–3). If your child’s Term 1 Maths results left you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next, you’re not alone. For many South African learners, Maths becomes a source...
Oxford Beyond Mathematics Practice Workbooks help build maths confidence among young learners
Mathematics is one of the most challenging subjects for young learners. It is also one of the most important gateway subjects for future study and careers in science, technology, and business.
Peace is Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025
More than a third choose peace as their word of the year AI is voted runner-up for second year in a row highlighting its ubiquitousness in daily life Six-seven is overwhelmingly voted slang word of the...
Oxford’s Literacy Magazine: A,B,See! vol. 3
In the 2025 edition of our Oxford literacy magazine, we build on the themes of the second volume with the focus on how Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) is gaining traction as a transformative approach to improving literacy and encouraging educational equality.
Oxford University Press SA extends inclusive and accessible education with a new braille edition.
Oxford’s new series brings authentic representation and accessible design to early literacy while going a step further by extending inclusion through a Braille edition for blind and low-vision learners. Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA) has developed...
Beyond the Textbook: Why Classrooms Need Smart Maths Platforms
South Africa is facing a national crisis in mathematics education. Nearly 500 schools have withdrawn maths as a subject entirely, a stark indicator of a system under strain. While the government continues to champion STEM initiatives, the reality in classrooms tells a...