BES(t) 4 kids Academy at KinderWijs TV

As a pedagogical professional in childcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, you now get free access to the BES(t) 4 kids Academy, with:

  • online training courses that you can take whenever it suits you
  • up-to-date knowledge about the development and guidance of children
  • inspiring videos, practical assignments and handy tips for your work
  • proof of participation or a certificate for every training course you complete

Training courses via the BES(t) 4 kids Academy

The BES(t) 4 kids Academy offers 30 learning modules about topics that you are facing in childcare on a daily basis.

Many modules are also available in Papiamentu and English. For example, on these topics:

  • Children and emotions (study time: 1 hour)
  • Working on the four basic pedagogical goals (study time: 4 hours)
  • Getting to know the six interaction skills (study time: 1 hour)
  • Interaction skill: Sensitive responsiveness (study time: 3 hours)
  • Interaction skill: Structuring and setting boundaries (study time: 3 hours)
  • Punishment and reward (study time: 1 hour)
  • Observing in childcare (study time: 2 hours)

Newly translated modules are added every six months.

Do you want to participate?

Send an email to best4kids@rijksdienstcn.com. Communicate the name of your childcare centre and the following information:

  • first name
  • surname
  • email address (you need a computer or laptop to follow the online trainings)
  • language preference (Dutch, Papiamentu, English)

Are you registering more than three employees? Then use the Excel form. You will receive an email within two weeks containing your login information and a manual.

Do you want to register your employeees?

STEP 1: Select what employees can participate

Determine what pedagogical employee(s) can obtain a free subscription to the BES(t) 4 kids Academy of KinderWijs TV. We recommend the following selection criteria:

  • The employee works for your organisation on a permanent basis or for a longer period of time.
  • The employee has accomplished at least level 2 of Senior Secondary Vocational Education (MBO-2) (the online modules do not replace an MBO training but are an addition!).
  • The employee wants to follow the online training courses, or you agree on this together,
  • The employee has an email address and can use a computer or laptop (it is also possible to follow modules via a mobile phone, but a computer or laptop works better).

STEP 2: Register your employee(s)

Send an email to best4kids@rijksdienstcn.com. Communicate the name of your childcare centre and the following information for each employee:

  • first name
  • surname
  • email address
  • language preference (Dutch, Papiamentu, English)

Are you registering more than three employees? Then use the Excel form. Your employees will receive an email within two weeks containing login information and a manual.

STEP 3: Stimulate your employee(s) to follow the modules.

You can ask your employee(s) to follow the training courses. Tips:

  • Together with your employee(s), select three modules to start with.
  • Agree on clear arrangements about when and how the modules are being followed.
  • Later discuss the modules together in the team. For instance:
    • What did you think of the module?
    • What did you learn?
    • Can we improve something in our work or our care?

Do you have questions?

Contact the learning ambassador of BES(t) 4 kids: