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SmartStart 2023 Programme Evaluation

This evaluation report assesses the impact and quality of SmartStart, South Africa's national early learning social franchise model. It examines child developmental outcomes using the Early Learning Outcomes Measure (ELOM), program quality assurance (PQA), and practitioner support systems in underserved communities.

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Thrive by Five Index 2024: National Findings

This report presents national findings from the 2024 Thrive by Five Index, a major cross-sectional study tracking early childhood development and learning outcomes among preschool children in South Africa.

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Cognitive Gains from Early Learning Programme Enrolment in Three South African Provinces

This study uses data from the 2024 Thrive by Five Index to examine the cognitive outcomes of children enrolled in early learning programmes compared to non-enrolled peers in South Africa. It highlights that cognitive gains depend significantly on programme quality and duration of exposure.

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