A pre-R year: is it worth it, and what would it cost? An applied policy analysis/critique focused on the practical, financial and policy implications of increasing support to the pre-R year in South Africa
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E-Book
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ECCE
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Publication Year
2012
Publisher
University of Cape Town, SALDRU, Cape Town, South Africa
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[ private ]
Pages
116 p.
Subject
Early childhood education, Preschool education, Early learning programmes, Funding, Cost-benefit analysis, ECD programmes, Services, Young children, South Africa
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Abstract
An applied policy analysis/critique focused on the practical, financial and policy implications of increasing support to the pre-Reception year in South Africa. This paper aims to examine options to increase the investment in young children in order to better leverage South Africa's considerable later outlays in education and health. Given tight resource constraints, it is critical to ensure that any increased spending is appropriately directed. This requires a good understanding of the current level of service provision and the impact of early learning programmes on young children.
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Paper presented at Towards Carnegie III, 3-7 September 2012, University of Cape Town
Number of Copies
1
