Caregiver perceptions of the value of play for early childhood development: lessons from a needs assessment conducted in three low-income areas in Johannesburg

This brief includes policy recommendations aimed at informing the inclusion of play as a substantive component of the curriculum at both ECD and basic education level, given its value in enhancing children���s learning experiences.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-23
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32382279
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Early Childhood Education and Development
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Caregiver perceptions of the value of play for early childhood development: lessons from a needs assessment conducted in three low-income areas in Johannesburg

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Human Science Research Council SA
Early Childhood Education and Development
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Caregiver perceptions of the value of play for early childhood development: lessons from a needs assessment conducted in three low-income areas in Johannesburg

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Abstract

This brief includes policy recommendations aimed at informing the inclusion of play as a substantive component of the curriculum at both ECD and basic education level, given its value in enhancing children���s learning experiences.

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