The policy is also focused on encouraging all responsible actors to commit and work together to realize the shared vision of child development in South Africa. Participants in these roles include government, non-governmental stakeholders, the private sector, parents, caregivers, and professionals (DSD, 205). In South Africa, the South African National Comprehensive Early Childhood Development Policy (DSD: Early Childhood Development Policy, 205) aims to provide children with the best starting point in life by laying a good foundation for development. emotional, social, physical, linguistic and child development. cognitive development. .. The National Development Plan (PND) recognizes the importance of investing in ECD interventions, which is essential for communities and society as a whole, and for children to become lifelong learners (Henning, 202).
Biersteker (200) believes that the main problem is that the focus of the NDP is to develop grades R, and little attention is paid to children from birth to 4 years
. In 203, there were approximately 779,370 children who went to grade R, but in 206, as many as 784,7 children went to grade R, indicating an increase of 4,747 children enrolled in grade R (WildsmithCromarty, 206). Biersteker (200) and Henning (202) believe that grade R is not sufficient for children to form the foundation of development, especially for children living in poverty in South Africa. Therefore, current research focuses more on intermediate children. Those 20 and 4 years old live in rural and urban environments with limited resources, because this stage plays a fundamental role in the overall development of children (UNICEF, 205). These early years are critical to future health, achievement and overall development. According to the Skills Program of the Ministry of Early Childhood Development (206-207), more than 66% of children born under 4 in South Africa stay at home, while only 34% of children in this age group participate in some type of learning. Intellectual property established abroad. Home.