1. PROGRESS REPORT ON THE ECD PROGRAMME PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION BY MR HM MWELI ON 19 AUGUST 2014

2. OVERVIEW Access Improving quality and efficiency The South African Integrated Programme of Action for Early Childhood Development- Moving Ahead (2014-2017) –Overview –Departmental responsibilities –DBE responsibility Draft ECD Policy and Comprehensive Programmes –DBE responsibility Next steps

3. ACCESS 3

4. PROGRESS IN PRE-GRADE R (ECD) Percentage of 0-4 year old children attending education institutions by Province, 2002- 2013 200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013 EC9.314.212.517.518.818.620.329.532.632.9 37.8 37.1 FS6.811.311.820.420.221.218.036.833.438.2 46.7 58.2 GP11.918.818.321.728.424.025.443.542.643.6 45.7 56.4 KZN4.98.17.37.27.910.411.723.725.124.9 27.9 37.9 LP5.310.111.813.417.615.514.527.929.642.1 37.3 45.6 MP5.28.413.111.313.512.416.228.128.531.0 28.8 32.7 NW6.711.18.911.88.315.68.021.826.729.0 32.9 34.2 NC3.45.14.19.08.614.210.619.321.126.9 25.6 36.0 WC10.314.114.319.116.014.114.427.639.436.2 39.6 44.8 Total7.512.112.014.816.616.516.729.832.334.5 36.5 43.3 Source: Statistics South Africa, General Household Survey, 2002-2012, DBE own calculations

5. ENROLMENT IN GRADE R FROM 1997 TO 2013 5 Source: DBE, SNAP Survey, 1997-2013

6. ATTENDANCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AMONG 5 YEAR OLDS: 2002-2013 Source: Statistics South Africa, General Household Survey, 2002-2013, DBE own calculations

7. PROPORTION OF 5, 6 AND 7 YEAR-OLDS ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, 2002-2013 Source: Statistics South Africa, General Household Survey, 2002-2013, DBE own calculations

8. IMPROVING QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY

9. FOCUS AREA: BIRTH TO FOUR OUTCOMEDELIVERABLES TARGET DEADLINE Children will be ready to access formal schooling by laying a solid foundation Implementation of the National Curriculum Framework for children birth to four years of age (NCF) in registered ECD centres 18, 000 registered ECD centres are implementing the NCF January 2015 Train all un- and under- qualified ECD practitioners to obtain qualifications at NQF level 4 13, 500 un- and under- qualified practitioners have at least a level 4 qualification (NCF) March 2015 Strengthen collaboration and cooperation with all relevant government departments and other stakeholders Effective training and curriculum sub-committee of the National Inter- Departmental Committee for ECD October 2014

10. FOCUS AREA: GRADE R OUTCOMEDELIVERABLES TARGET DEADLINE Children will be ready to access formal schooling by laying a solid foundation Improve conditions of service for all ECD practitioners 5, 000 ECD practitioners at level 6 qualification March 2015 Absorption of all suitably qualified Grade R practitioners and afford them the requisite benefits 20% of Grade R practitioners who are qualified are absorbed in fully funded posts December 2015 Amendment of education legislation to make compulsory education begin at 5 years, which provides two years of education before Grade 1 800, 000 Grade R learner will access formal education January 2015

11. THE SOUTH AFRICAN INTEGRATED PROGRAMME OF ACTION – MOVING AHEAD 2014 - 2017

12. OVERVIEW OF POA Approved by Cabinet on 18 September 2013 –Costing to be concluded with National Treasury The plan aims to : –Develop legislation and policy framework for ECD; –Strengthen institutional arrangements, coordination and integration; –Develop human resources, training and capacity building in the sector; –Expand and strengthen comprehensive ECD programmes and services;

13. OVERVIEW OF POA…(2) – Develop an integrated infrastructure policy for ECD; – Develop funding models and partnerships for the sector; – Develop an integrated monitoring and evaluation framework; and – Develop and implement a communication and awareness strategy.

14. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

15. ItemLead Department Role of DBEProgress LegislationDSDParticipate in the finalisation of legislation and policies Draft policy has been developed and Provincial consultations are taking place from April- August for finalisation. Institutional arrangement DSDParticipate in the development of an integrated governance structure for ECD Training and Curriculum subcommittee was launched in April 2014 Human resourcesDBE/DHETLead (see details) Comprehensive ECD programme DSDParticipate in the finalisation of the comprehensive package of ECD services. Develop a curriculum for the sector

16. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES…(2) ItemLead Department Role of DBEProgress InfrastructureDSDParticipate in the audit conducted. Audit report is finalised and awaiting approval. Funding models and Partnerships DSDParticipate in the finalisation of a funding plan for the sector. Awaiting the finalisation of the draft policy. Monitoring and Evaluation DSDParticipate in the development of an integrated Monitoring and Evaluation framework for ECD Communication and Advocacy GCISParticipate in communicating key messages to the public on importance of ECD

17. DBE RESPONSIBILITIES

18. DBE RESPONSIBILITIES ItemActivitiesProgress Human Resource Development Develop the human resource development plan for the ECD sector in collaboration with DHET and the ETDP SETA A draft overview has been developed. Improve the quality of ECD services through provisioning of skills and career path for people working with children birth to four years 13, 000 ECD practitioners will be trained towards an ECD National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 4 in the financial year 2014/15 Participate in the review of the Level 4 qualification for ECD on the National Qualification Framework to address the training gaps of ECD practitioners. ETDP SETA in consultation with DBE and other stake-holders are reviewing the current qualification to address the gaps. Develop an integrated professional registration system for ECD practitioners Negotiations have begun with the HCBC and SACE.

19. DBE RESPONSIBILITIES… (2) ItemActivitiesProgress Develop a training programme for the ECD sector on the finalised ECD policy Once the policy is finalised by the DSD, a training programme will be developed for the range of stakeholders. Communication and Advocacy Organise events to advocate the importance of ECD. The Department in collaboration with SANLAM, SABC, Kwasukasukela (KWK), are currently conducting Takalani Sesame road shows. Participate in the training of Kha Ri Gude volunteers on how to stimulate young children A programme has been finalised for insertion in the training of KRG volunteers on how to stimulate young children.

20. ECD POLICY AND PROGRAMMES

21. PROGRAMMATIC PRIORITIES Priority areaKey milestones Support for pregnant women and children under two years of age By 2024: 30% of pregnant women visited twice at home during pregnancy 20% of all infants receive bi-monthly visits at home till 9 months Development of a comprehensive food and nutrition strategy for children under five years By 2016, a national multi-sectoral comprehensive food and nutrition strategy for children younger than 5 years is developed By 2022, Stunting is reduced to between 5% and 10% By 2030, no young child is: stunted, wasted, severely underweight … is hungry or receives inadequate food and nutrition

22. PROGRAMMATIC PRIORITIES…(2) Priority areaKey milestones Provision of universal developmentally appropriate early learning opportunities for young children from birth By 2022: Between 30% and 75% of children participate in a structured pre-Grade R programme By 2030: every child enters Grade R ready to learn Inclusion and support for children with disabilities within all ECD programmes By 2016, a national multi-sectoral ECD Disability policy By 2030, all children with developmental delays and/or disabilities have an opportunity to access a comprehensive age-appropriate package of inclusive ECD services

23. PROGRAMMATIC PRIORITIES…(3) Priority areaKey milestones Public communication about the value of ECD and ways of improving children’s resourcefulness By 2016: A national multi-sectoral ECD communication strategy is developed, adequately resourced and implemented. By 2030: Expanded opportunities for all children to develop their language, imagination, etc Growing nationwide understanding of the significance of ECD for health, education, etc.

24. ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS BEFORE GRADE 1

25. ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS Medium Term Strategic Framework: 2014-2019 – Planning for the introduction of a Pre-Grade R year to be led by the Department of Social Development Targets: – By 2019: All learners in Grade 1 have had access to a formal Grade R programme (DBE); and – Plan for the introduction of a Pre-Grade R year is approved (DSD).

26. NEXT STEPS

27. Workshops in Western Cape (19/08) and Gauteng (25/08) will finalise the provincial consultations on the draft ECD Policy and Programmes By end of September a detailed report on the process will be prepared for submission to the Social Cluster for approval After approval a detailed, costed implementation plan with clear roles and responsibilities for the key departments will be developed.

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