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Learning Brief on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Education

This UNICEF learning brief provides guidance on integrating mental health and psychosocial support into educational settings. It highlights how emotional well-being and stress impact children's learning, development, and academic success from early childhood through adolescence.

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Guidelines for Implementing Social and Emotional Learning in Schools

Published by UNESCO MGIEP, this document provides a comprehensive framework and practical steps for policymakers, school leaders, and teachers to integrate social and emotional learning (SEL) into school practices to support student well-being and academic success.

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Parental Empowerment and Engagement: A Regional Framework and Desk Review

This desk review by the Zizi Afrique Foundation and RELI explores concepts, theories, and frameworks of parental engagement in education, highlighting strategies for family-school partnerships to improve student learning outcomes.

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UNICEF Child Protection Systems Strengthening Approach: Phases and Benchmarks for Measurement

This UNICEF policy document outlines the global approach to child protection systems strengthening (CPSS) for 2021–2030. It details intermediate outcomes, impact pathways, and a maturity model with benchmarks relevant to child welfare and safety, which heavily intersects with early childhood development and education sector safeguarding.

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Africa Regional Social Protection Strategy, 2021-2025

This strategy framework outlines regional goals to accelerate social protection coverage across Africa, highlighting its role in poverty reduction, child well-being, schooling, and human development.

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Guide on Early Childhood Education Quality Assurance Systems for Africa

This policy brief provides guidance for African governments on designing and implementing effective quality assurance systems for early childhood education (ECE). It examines structural and process quality, government oversight of public and private providers, and strategies for setting context-specific service standards.

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School Curriculum Mapping Report: Mapping Curriculum Frameworks and Practices in Africa

This baseline study examines school and ECCDE curriculum frameworks and practices across Africa under the African Continental Qualifications Framework. It provides valuable insights into curriculum policy, governance, reform, and assessment.

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African School Curriculum Survey: Description of the Approach and Scope of Work

This document outlines a joint initiative by the African Curriculum Association and partners to map school curriculum frameworks, policies, and practices across African Union member states to improve education quality and alignment with qualifications frameworks.

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Early Childhood Care and Education Quality Assurance Systems in Africa

This report examines early childhood care and education (ECCE) quality assurance systems across 14 Sub-Saharan African countries, evaluating standards, monitoring practices, teacher training, and data utilization.

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Special and Inclusive Education in Southern Africa

This study reviews special education policy, teacher professional development, and practice challenges across five Southern African countries. It highlights the educational needs of children with disabilities and examines inclusive education frameworks in the region.

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PDF 2020
Exploring the Experiences in Mainstream Schools with the Implementation of the Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS)

This master's dissertation investigates the implementation of South Africa's SIAS inclusive education policy in primary schools. It highlights challenges such as resource constraints and teacher readiness, offering recommendations to improve support for learners experiencing barriers to learning.

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Continental Framework of Standards and Competences for the Teaching Profession

An African Union framework establishing regional standards and competencies for teachers and school leaders across pre-primary, primary, and secondary education levels to revitalize the teaching profession and improve learning outcomes.

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