2024 Index
Thrive by Five Index 2024: National Findings
This report presents the national findings from the Thrive by Five Index 2024 and is organised into four sections, each of which can be read
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This report presents the national findings from the Thrive by Five Index 2024 and is organised into four sections, each of which can be read
The South Africa Thrive by Five Index produces indicators on key child outcomes – Early Learning, Social and Emotional Functioning and Physical Growth – for
The 2024 Index offers a clear overview of how young children in South Africa are developing in three key areas: Early Learning, Social-Emotional Functioning and
South Africa early childhood development By the time a child turns five, the foundations for lifelong learning, health, and well-being are already in place. The
An estimated 29% of South Africa’s 4-year-olds – around 350,000 children – are not enrolled in an ELP. Without reliable data, these children’s realities remain
Data collection for the second round of South Africa’s largest survey of preschool child development, the Thrive by Five Index 2024, concluded in November. Led by
The Thrive by Five Index Technical Report presents the detailed and comprehensive review of the design, data sampling method, and findings of the inaugural Thrive
The Thrive by Five Index Report provides a high-level outline of the key findings of the Thrive by Five Index Report, based on data recorded
The ECD Baseline Assessment 2022 report offers insights from a parallel survey conducted alongside the Thrive by Five Index data collection process in 2021. This
This report presents the national findings from the Thrive by Five Index 2024 and is
The South Africa Thrive by Five Index produces indicators on key child outcomes – Early
The 2024 Index offers a clear overview of how young children in South Africa are
South Africa early childhood development By the time a child turns five, the foundations for
An estimated 29% of South Africa’s 4-year-olds – around 350,000 children – are not enrolled
Data collection for the second round of South Africa’s largest survey of preschool child development,
This report presents the national findings from the Thrive by Five Index 2024 and is organised into four sections, each of which can be read
South Africa early childhood development By the time a child turns five, the foundations for lifelong learning, health, and well-being are already in place. The
An estimated 29% of South Africa’s 4-year-olds – around 350,000 children – are not enrolled in an ELP. Without reliable data, these children’s realities remain
The South Africa Thrive by Five Index produces indicators on key child outcomes – Early Learning, Social and Emotional Functioning and Physical Growth – for
The 2024 Index offers a clear overview of how young children in South Africa are developing in three key areas: Early Learning, Social-Emotional Functioning and
Data collection for the second round of South Africa’s largest survey of preschool child development, the Thrive by Five Index 2024, concluded in November. Led by
The Thrive by Five Index Technical Report presents the detailed and comprehensive review of the design, data sampling method, and findings of the inaugural Thrive
The Thrive by Five Index Report provides a high-level outline of the key findings of the Thrive by Five Index Report, based on data recorded
The ECD Baseline Assessment 2022 report offers insights from a parallel survey conducted alongside the Thrive by Five Index data collection process in 2021. This
Cognition refers to the mental skills that are critical for learning and development. Executive function refers to a specific set of mental skills that enable
The Emergent Literacy and Language domain provides a snapshot of young children’s developing expressive language skills, vocabulary, understanding of language, and their awareness of sounds
The pre-primary years are a critical period for motor development. Gross motor skills (big muscle movements) play an integral role in the development of children’s
Watch the full video recording of the launch of the Thrive by Five Index on 8 April 2022, in Johannesburg through the embedded player below.
The Thrive by Five Index confirms findings from other South African studies that the amount of time a child spends at Early Learning Programmes (ELPs)
Based on data collected in 2021, on over 5000 children aged 50 to 59 months enrolled in Early Learning Programmes, the Thrive by Five Index
This report presents the national findings from the Thrive by Five Index 2024 and is organised into four sections, each of which can be read
The South Africa Thrive by Five Index produces indicators on key child outcomes – Early Learning, Social and Emotional Functioning and Physical Growth – for
The 2024 Index offers a clear overview of how young children in South Africa are developing in three key areas: Early Learning, Social-Emotional Functioning and
South Africa early childhood development By the time a child turns five, the foundations for lifelong learning, health, and well-being are already in place. The
An estimated 29% of South Africa’s 4-year-olds – around 350,000 children – are not enrolled in an ELP. Without reliable data, these children’s realities remain
Data collection for the second round of South Africa’s largest survey of preschool child development, the Thrive by Five Index 2024, concluded in November. Led by
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