On this page, we have gathered a selection of ECD-related policies to help keep you informed on what is happening at the national level. We also share some important websites that you can visit for more information.

POLICY [click the link to download]:

• The National Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy (2015). Key Focus: Establishing a comprehensive package of ECD services for children from birth until they enter formal school.

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• The DBE Strategy for Early Childhood Development (2022–2030). Key Focus: This document outlines the plan for “two years of quality pre-grade R” and the goal of universal access to ECD by 2030. It focuses on improving practitioner qualifications and standardising the quality of early learning.

  2030 ECD Strategy Summary

USEFUL WEBSITES:

• https://www.education.gov.za
• https://ilifalabantwana.co.za
• https://ecdinfohub.org
• https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/