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Early Learning Outcomes Measure (ELOM) 4&5 Years Assessment Tool Technical Manual

This technical manual details the development, standardisation, and psychometric properties of the Early Learning Outcomes Measure (ELOM) for 4- and 5-year-old children in South Africa. It covers direct assessment domains, cultural fairness, reliability, validity, and norms across multiple official languages.

South Africa Foundational Learning Early Childhood Education and Development
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Administrator · 5.46 MB 2
PDF 2026
Repositioning Domestic Workers as Informal Educators: Care Economies, Child Development and Professionalisation Frameworks

This paper examines the role of domestic workers as informal early childhood educators and caregivers, highlighting their impact on child development and human capital formation. Drawing on global and African contexts, it argues for the professionalisation, training, and integration of domestic workers into formal early childhood education ecosystems.

Child Development Sub-Saharan Africa Uganda
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Inclusive Early Childhood Education: Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learning Needs in Nigeria and Africa

This study examines inclusive early childhood education as a strategy for addressing diverse learning needs across Nigeria and Africa. It explores conceptual foundations, implementation barriers, and practical strategies such as teacher capacity development, play-based pedagogy, and early intervention.

Africa Nigeria Teacher Development
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Administrator · 0.51 MB 2
PDF 2025
Availing Affordable and Accessible Childcare in Market Centers in Kenya: A Baseline Research Report on the Childcare Needs of Women Traders in Nairobi

This baseline research report examines the childcare needs, challenges, and preferences of women traders in Nairobi's major markets. It provides evidence to support market-based childcare solutions, addressing early childhood care and development within the African urban informal economy.

Childcare Kenya Early Childhood Education and Development
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Administrator · 1.23 MB 1
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Montessori Education in Africa: A Case Study of Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based Curriculum

This 2025 baseline report examines the application and prevalence of Montessori education in Zimbabwe, exploring its alignment with the country's Heritage-Based Curriculum and its potential for decolonizing early childhood and foundational education.

Early Childhood Education and Development Zimbabwe Montessori education
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Administrator · 17.14 MB 1
PDF 2025
mHealth for community-based growth monitoring and promotion: Three case studies from South African settings

This study examines the use of mobile health (mHealth) tools by three non-profit organizations in South Africa to support community-based growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) for young children. It highlights how digital technologies can improve early detection of undernutrition and stunting, which are critical determinants of early childhood development and learning outcomes.

Early Childhood Development South Africa Nutrition
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Administrator · 1.06 MB 1
PDF 2019
UNICEF Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Technical Note

This technical note outlines UNICEF's multi-sectoral approach to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for children and adolescents, detailing guidance for integration across education, health, and child protection services.

Child Development Early Childhood Education and Development Child Protection
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Administrator · 3.11 MB 2
PDF 2014
Extending the Developmental Milestones Checklist for Use in a Different Context in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study details the development and evaluation of the Developmental Milestones Checklist (DMC-II) in Burkina Faso to reliably assess motor, language, and personal-social skills in infants and toddlers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The findings demonstrate that the tool is culturally appropriate, psychometrically sound, and sensitive to nutritional status and home environments.

Child Development Sub-Saharan Africa Early Childhood Education and Development
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Administrator · 0.54 MB 2
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Early Childhood Development Practitioner Qualification Programme Overview

This document outlines a comprehensive training qualification for early childhood development practitioners supporting children aged 0 to 5. It details a structured curriculum combining knowledge modules, practical teaching skills, and workplace experience.

Child Development Foundational Learning Teacher Professional Development
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Administrator · 1.43 MB 2