Back to school: early childhood development is key to closing the education gap

By Staff Reporter | Published Jan 10, 2025

But beneath the joy of colourful lunchboxes and classroom reunions lies a critical issue: the foundational skills of numeracy and literacy. According to recent assessments, many young learners in South Africa are entering Grade 1 with worryingly low scores in these essential areas. Picture: Afrika Tikkun Bambanani