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South Africa faces a crisis in its foundational schooling years. A 2023 report shows that 81% of Grade 4 learners...
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In one of the largest meetings of early years teachers in recent years, The Reframing Education Workshop last month brought...
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Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement, says a strong non-profit sector, particularly in early childhood development (ECD), is critical...
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Term 4 marks the period when many early childhood development (ECD) centres across South Africa assess children’s readiness to enter...
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The latest insights from the Mr Price Foundation’s Roots and Shoots longitudinal study expose deep-rooted issues in the education system – issues...
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In South Africa, a child’s future is often determined before they even step into a classroom. With just 2.9% of the basic...
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Roger Federer, philanthropist and retired tennis champion, has urged business leaders to collaborate meaningfully with the government to ensure every...
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A key pillar of early childhood education is establishing social skills. Children who have learnt appropriate social skills are typically...
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Candice Potgieter, CEO of The Unlimited Child, has been crowned the winner of the prestigious 2024 Santam Women of the...
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Internationally acclaimed non-profit organisation, The Unlimited Child, has announced its newly established partnership with National Treasury’s Jobs Fund. The two...
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The Unlimited Child, the largest and leading early childhood development (ECD) non-profit organisation in South Africa, has announced its CEO...
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The 2023 National Reading Barometer gives a grim prognosis for literacy and reading skills in South Africa, revealing that nearly...
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The first five years of a child's life are crucial for developing concepts, skills and attitudes that form the basis...
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HOPE worldwide South Africa and its Caregiver Learning Through Play (CLTP) partners join the global movement in celebrating the very...
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The Unlimited Child, the largest and leading early childhood development (ECD) non-profit organisation in South Africa, has won the prestigious...
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Research conducted by early learning non-profit SmartStart has revealed the value of quality early learning programmes in providing children with...
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The World Bank advocates for financial inclusion as critical to promoting economic growth and reducing poverty. Grow ECD has recognised...
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When it comes to corporate social investment (CSI) spend in South Africa, education remains the most popular cause for companies....
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According to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study 2021, 81% of Grade 4 learners tested in South Africa cannot...
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In a groundbreaking initiative – and just in time for International Day of Education on 24 January – the Afrika...
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Young children (0–8 years) stand out as one of the groups most vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis,...
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Recent findings from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) link successful...
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Following the noteworthy achievement of being awarded the prestigious Mandela Rhodes Foundation Äänit Prize in September 2022, Dr Jessica Ronaasen, national...
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While South African schoolchildren eagerly anticipate the end-of-year holiday, for many this is a six-week break without regular daily meals....
Early childhood development (ECD) centres – also referred to as daycares, educares, preschools and crèches – are widely regarded as...
