SmartStart Knowledge Hub
Research, evidence and resources to help every child in South Africa get a strong start.
Explore what the evidence tells us about early learning
Choose a topic to read the research behind SmartStart's work, from the people who deliver early learning to the children who benefit from it.
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Practitioner sustainability
What keeps early learning practitioners in the work: income, support, training and wellbeing.
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Child nutrition
How food and feeding in the early years shape growth, health and the ability to learn.
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Impact of early learning
Evidence on how quality early learning affects school readiness and long-term outcomes.
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The ECD gap in South Africa
Who is missing out on early childhood development services, and why the gap persists.
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Resources for ECDs
Guides, tools and materials for early childhood development practitioners and programmes.