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Developmentally-Appropriate Materials for Enhancing Cognitive Development in Young Children

This paper examines the use of developmentally appropriate learning materials to enhance cognitive development in children from birth to eight years. It highlights the importance of incorporating engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally relevant materials into early childhood education activities.

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African Storybook Initiative: Open Educational Resources Case Study

This case study examines the African Storybook initiative, a multilingual digital platform providing open-access storybooks in hundreds of African languages to support early literacy, mother-tongue reading, and foundational learning.

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Baseline Assessment Technical Report: Early Childhood Development in South Africa

This technical report by the South African Department of Basic Education analyzes early learning programme characteristics, infrastructure, workforce qualifications, funding, and associations with child outcomes.

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The Inclusiveness of Mixed Ability Grouping in Johannesburg Primary Schools

This study explores how mixed ability grouping practices in Johannesburg primary schools reflect principles of inclusive education. Findings highlight the benefits of peer interaction and social skill development, while noting challenges in providing differentiated and individualized instruction.

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School Leadership in Africa: A Review of Empirical Research

This working paper reviews empirical research on school leadership in Africa to inform the African Centre for School Leadership. It examines effective leadership models, continuous professional development, and educational policies impacting learning outcomes across the continent.

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Guidelines for the Design and Implementation of Home-Grown School Feeding Programmes in Africa

This AUDA-NEPAD reference guide provides African countries with quality standards and implementation strategies for establishing or strengthening national home-grown school feeding programmes, linking education, health, nutrition, and agricultural development.

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African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) Policy Document

This policy document outlines the establishment and implementation of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF), designed to improve transparency, comparability, and recognition of qualifications across African Union member states.

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Zero Dropout: Context Counts - Understanding School Dropout in South Africa

This publication uses ethnographic research to examine the complex socio-economic and school-level factors driving school dropout in South Africa, focusing on learner experiences, absenteeism tracking, and psychosocial support.

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Supporting Foster Care in Eastern and Southern Africa

This UNICEF guidance document explores the implementation of foster care systems across Eastern and Southern Africa. It addresses child protection, alternative care reform, family-based care, and the developmental needs of vulnerable children.

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Towards a Transformative, Feminist Approach to Trauma in Africa: Perspectives from Practice

This guide explores transformative feminist approaches to trauma, emotional well-being, and mental health in Africa, highlighting community-based psychosocial support, therapeutic practices, and care for practitioners working with vulnerable populations.

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Thrive by Five Index Report: South Africa

This baseline report provides nationally representative data on early learning outcomes, physical growth, and social-emotional functioning for 4- to 5-year-old children in South Africa's early learning programmes, highlighting key disparities across provinces and income groups.

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Thrive by Five Index Report

This report presents baseline data on the developmental outcomes of 4- to 5-year-old children attending early learning programmes in South Africa. It evaluates early learning, physical growth, and social-emotional functioning to monitor equity and readiness for school.

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