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 Physical Growth (stunting). It highlights the most significant gaps, with notable differences based on gender and socio-economic circumstances (using ELP fees as a proxy). It also shows that some children achieve strong results despite facing disadvantages.
This document summarises five priority actions that can change the story and build a more equitable early learning system in South Africa.
Access the recommendations summary HERE.
