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PDF 2016
Circles of Support: Supportive Supervision Skills Development Programme

A South African training initiative focused on strengthening community caregiver capacity and supportive supervision to protect vulnerable children.

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PDF 2016
Alternative Child Care and Deinstitutionalisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Findings of a Desk Review

This desk review examines alternative child care systems, child protection, and deinstitutionalization across Sub-Saharan Africa. It provides critical context on vulnerable children, which is closely related to early childhood development and child welfare policies.

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PDF 2016
Preventing and Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: A Model National Response

This document provides a comprehensive framework and model national response for preventing and tackling child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), outlining essential capabilities for child protection, law enforcement, workforce development, and education.

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PDF 2016
Ending Child, Early and Forced Marriage in Africa: A Human Rights-Based Approach

This article examines the prevalence, causes, and consequences of child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) in Africa, highlighting its negative impact on the education, health, and human rights of the girl-child. It argues for the application of a human rights-based approach (HRBA) utilizing participation, accountability, non-discrimination, and empowerment to drive regional policy solutions.

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PDF 2015
Family Strengthening in Focus: Parenting in Africa Network Yearbook (2015-2016)

This yearbook outlines the Parenting in Africa Network's initiatives in family strengthening, positive parenting, and child protection across multiple African countries. It highlights strategies for integrating early childhood development with parenting education and positive discipline.

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Administrator · 9.21 MB 1
PDF 2012
Positive Discipline and Classroom Management: Course Reader

This course reader, published by the Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention and the South African Department of Basic Education, provides educators with guidance on implementing positive discipline, managing classrooms constructively, and fostering safe, violence-free learning environments.

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Administrator · 0.39 MB 2
PDF 2010
Models of Best Practices in Community Based Early Childhood Development: Case Studies from Kenya

This publication examines community-driven early childhood development (ECD) models and best practices implemented by the Kenya Community Development Foundation across various regions from 2005 to 2010. It highlights holistic child care, teaching methods, safety, and community resource mobilization for young children.

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Administrator · 4.74 MB 2
PDF 2009
Behaviour Management: A Guide for Schools

This guide from the Department of Education of Papua New Guinea provides schools with practical advice, strategies, and policies for managing student behaviour, promoting positive school environments, and ensuring child protection and student wellbeing.

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Administrator · 12.2 MB 1
PDF 2008
Parental and Primary Caregiver Capacity Building Training Package (Low Literacy Version)

An 11-session training package developed by the South African Department of Social Development and UNICEF to support parents and primary caregivers of children from birth to five years old. It covers health, nutrition, play, physical and socio-emotional development, language stimulation, child safety, positive discipline, and special considerations for vulnerable households.

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Administrator · 2.54 MB 2
PDF 1990
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

This foundational African Union legal instrument sets forth the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children across the continent. It establishes state obligations regarding child survival, development, education, health, and protection, providing a crucial framework for early childhood development and child welfare policies.

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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Referral Pathways and Child Protection Guidelines

This document outlines standard operating procedures and referral pathways for responding to gender-based violence, featuring dedicated protocols and contacts for child protection services. It supports safe, confidential handling of cases involving children and families within educational and community settings.

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Practical Guide for Developing Child Friendly Spaces

A comprehensive operational guide focused on establishing and managing Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) in emergency and community contexts, incorporating early childhood programming, safety, inclusion, and child protection standards.

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Administrator · 1.08 MB 2