In Richter, L., et al. (2012). Diagnostic review of early childhood development. Pretoria: Department of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation & Inter-Departmental Steering Committee on Early Childhood Development Opportunities for learning
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ECCE
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Publication Year
2012
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43 p.
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Early childhood development, Early learning, Young children, ECD programmes, Poor children, Policy, Government role, South Africa
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The paper identifies a number of issues effecting early learning and makes recommendations to improve learning opportunities for South Africa's youngest children. These include: Shift to population- and programme-based planning for ECD provision; Define a clear-age differentiated strategy for early childhood care and education; Break the cycle of exclusion of the poorest children; Establish a funding formula for non-centre-based programmes; Ensure that there is sufficient capacity at provincial level to provide programme support; Define a clear staffing structure and career path for ECD practitioners; Monitoring and evaluation.
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