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South Africa’s 2030 Strategy for Early Childhood Development Programmes

This document outlines South Africa's 2030 strategy for early childhood development programmes, focusing on improving access and quality of ECD services. It presents a new service delivery model, key milestones, and resource requirements. The strategy aims to address the gaps in ECD programmes and promote inclusive economic growth.

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SOUTH AFRICA’S  2030 
STRATEGY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD 
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
South Africa’s 2030 Strategy for Early Childhood Development Programmes2
Every Child Matters
Every Child Matters 
Published by the National Department of Basic Education of South Africa. 
Contact:
National Department of Basic Education: Early Childhood Development Directorate 
222 Struben Street, Pretoria
Call Centre Email: Callcentre@dbe.gov.za
Media Email: media@dbe.gov.za
Switchboard: 012 357 3000
Call Centre:  0800 202 933  
www.education.gov.za
Suggested citation: Department of Basic Education of the Republic of South Africa. 2023. South Africa’s 2030 
Strategy for Early Childhood Development Programmes. Pretoria.
ISBN Number: 978-1-4315-3988-8
2023
Back cover image courtesy of DataDrive2030.South Africa’s 2030 Strategy for Early Childhood 
Development Programmes
South Africa’s 2030 Strategy for Early Childhood Development Programmes3
Every Child Matters
Commonly used acronyms                                                                                                                                        4
Glossary of terms                                                                                                                                                       4
1. Introduction                                                                                                                                                                    5
The importance of getting the early years right                                                                                                      5
Scope and policy context                                                                                                                                        5
Children’s rights                                                                                                                                                      6
Recognising the central role of parents and caregivers                                                                                6
Childcare and inclusive economic growth                                                                                                            7
Building new partnerships for collaborative delivery                                                                                              7
Key terms                                                                                                                                                                    7
2. Vision and priorities                                                                                                                                                                 8
2030 Outcomes                                                                                                                                                      8
3. Context and starting-point                                                   

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