DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
South African Integrated Programme of Action for Early
Childhood Development- Moving Ahead (2013-2016)
PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE BASIC EDUCATION
19 AUGUST 2014
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OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
 Purpose
 Background
 SA POA for ECD Moving Ahead (2013 2016)
 Conclusion
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PURPOSE
To provide
progress
on the South African
Integrated
Programme of Action for Early
Childhood Development- Moving Ahead (20132016).
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BACKGROUND
 Department of Social Development and key partners
launched an awareness campaign to promote ECD in
local communities in 2010.
 There were three National activities which impacted on
ECD services in South Africa from 2011/2012:
 Review of the National Integrated Plan for Early
Childhood Development
 ECD Diagnostic Review and the
 ECD Conference Action Plan.
 The above processes were merged into a draft “An
Integrated Programme of Action for Early Childhood
Development- Moving Ahead 2013-2016 ”.
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BACKGROUND
The South African Integrated Programme of Action for Early
Childhood Development- Moving Ahead (2013 to 2016) was
approved by Cabinet on the 18 September 2013 and had the
following time frames for implementation:
• Short Term: April 2013 – March 2014
• Medium Term: April 2014 – March 2015
• Long Term: April 2016 – March 2017
Costing process on the Integrated Programme of Action
which also addresses issues in the Policy is in progress with
National Treasury.
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South African Integrated Programme of
Action for Early Childhood DevelopmentMoving Ahead (2013 to 2016).
1. Legislation and Policy
2. Institutional arrangements/Coordination and
integration
3. Human resources, training and capacity building
4. Comprehensive ECD Programme
5. ECD Infrastructure
6. Funding and partnerships
7. Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
8. Communication and awareness
1. LEGISLATION AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
OUTPUT
TIMEFRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
Develop the ECD policy.
31 March 2014
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Develop an integrated ECD Policy.
Cost and implement an integrated ECD Policy
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Draft ECD Policy developed
National consultations were
conducted.
Extended Steering Committee
consultation held on 27-28 May
2014
Provincial consultations on the
draft policy started in June 2014
and to be completed in August
2014.
5 Provinces already consulted (
Limpopo, EC, NC, NW,
Mpumalanga).
Costing process on the Integrated
Programme of Action which also
addresses issues in the Policy is in
progress with National Treasury.
Meetings were held in February
and April and July to discuss
funding models for ECD
provisioning.
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1. LEGISLATION AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
OUTPUT
TIMEFRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
Norms and standards for differentiated ECD
services, provisioning and funding for ECD
reviewed and new norms and standards
developed.
31 March 2015
To ensure that the time frame is
met the following action are
taking place from March 2014.
 All participating departments
review norms and standards
on ECD reporting quarterly .
 Submission
of
collated
information to DSD.
 Harmonisation
of
all
identified
Norms
and
Standards according to new
policy
 The new policy is to
harmonise the norms and
standards
Develop Norms and Standards for differentiated
services provisioning and funding for ECD.
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1. LEGISLATION AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
OUTPUT
TIMEFRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
Amendment of the Children's Act on ECD.
31 March 2015
 DSD legislative amendments
to be made once policy is
approved.
Proposed amendments to legislation on ECD to
be included in the Parliamentary legislative
programme
 Meeting scheduled with state
law advisors on the processing
of some amendments
Promulgation and implementation of the agreed
upon legislative amendments.
 Harmonizing of all legislation
– areas identified for ECD.
Service provider to be
appointed
supported
by
UNICEF
An Integrated Strategy for the implementation of
universal access for children birth to school
going age developed.
31 March 2015
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Desktop research on the concept on the universal
access to ECD.
The concept of universal
access for public good is
articulated in the new policy
Rollout plan to be developed
once policy is approved
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2. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS, COORDINATION AND
INTEGRATION
OUTPUT
TIMEFRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
Feasibility study conducted on
options for inter-sectoral
management and coordination.
31 March 2014
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The options for inter-sectoral
management and coordination
are reflected on the draft ECD
policy.
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The draft Policy recommends
the establishment of nonsectoral ECD Agency and a
number of alternative
coordination mechanisms in
different departments.
Look into the possibility of
becoming a branch in DSD as
government should not loose
control and strengthen DBE
and DOH
Feasibility study to look into
the proposed options 10
Research on the various options
of integrated governance
structures such as an ECD
Council or, ECD Institute or,
ECD Agency, and integrated ECD
Directorates/units in the
Department.
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3. HUMAN RESOURCES, TRAINING AND CAPACITY
BUILDING
OUTPUT
PRESENT
TIMEFRAME
AS PER ACTION
PLAN
CURRENT SITUATION
Human Resource Development plan for the
ECD Sector.
31 March 2015
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Conduct Capacity audit.
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Develop a Human Resource Development plan for
the ECD Sector.
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Improve human resources for the ECD Sector
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Each participating department to
do a comprehensive HR plan
Submission of collated
information received from
Departments.
DSD received HR Plans from the
provinces.
In the process of developing DSD
HR Plan.
DBE has developed an ECD
curriculum for children birth to
school going age and stimulation
material.
Implementation of Curriculum
according to DBE Ministers
speech commences in January
2015
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3. HUMAN RESOURCES, TRAINING AND CAPACITY
BUILDING
OUTPUT
PRESENT
TIMEFRAME
AS PER ACTION
PLAN
CURRENT SITUATION
Human Resource Development plan for the
ECD Sector.
31 March 2015
The Department of Higher
Education and Training
developed a draft policy on
Community Colleges.
The draft National Policy on
Community Colleges provides a
framework for the process of
establishing community colleges,
governance and management of
these institutional types,
employment of staff, funding
framework, programmes and
qualification offerings, quality
assurance, examination and
assessment, regulation of private
provision as well as monitoring
and evaluation.
Conduct Capacity audit.
Develop a Human Resource Development plan for
the ECD Sector.
Improve human resources for the ECD Sector
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4. COMPREHENSIVE ECD PROGRAMME/SERVICES
OUTPUT
TIMEFRAME CURRENT SITUATION
A comprehensive package of ECD services
31 March 2014
for children birth to four (4) years with roles
and responsibilities of government
departments and other stakeholders
Comprehensive package
completed.
Done in conjunction with
the policy
Describe a comprehensive ECD programme to
ECD.
National consultations
were conducted.
Develop and cost an implementation plan for
the comprehensive ECD programme
Provincial consultations
will take place from June
2014 to August 2014.
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5. ECD INFRASTRUCTURE
OUTPUT
TIMEFRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
Audit of existing ECD
infrastructure provisioning.
31 March 2014
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Produce an audit report.
Identify models of good
practice for ECD
infrastructure provisioning.
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Audit conducted in all the
provinces in the 2013/14
financial .
Audit finalised by the end of
March 2014.
The final report received end
of May 2014.
Presentation of the report to
different provinces after
provincial presentations
Provinces to develop a plan on
how the database will be
managed after handover
Audit report be used to
develop their integrated ECD
improvement ( including
infrastructure) plans with all
stakeholders
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6. FUNDING AND PARTNERSHIPS
OUTPUT
TIME FRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
Identify and conduct research on all existing
funding models.
31 March 2015
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Compile a list of all applicable funding models
relating to ECD.
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Identify the gaps and challenges in the various
funding models for ECD services.
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DSD to develop a concept paper
on new funding and payment
models for ECD services. This
will include movement from
payment according to attendance
to monthly payment.
The ECD policy suggests that the
subsidy be increased to R20.
The other suggestion regarding
funding is that there be a
movement towards programme
funding
A meeting was held in April and
July 2014 with National Treasury
on the funding of ECD provision.
It was agreed that National
Treasury will look at the two
funding models developed by
Cornerstone and KPMG and come
up with the model that is cost
efficient and cost effective.
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6. FUNDING AND PARTNERSHIPS
OUTPUT
TIME FRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
Funding norms and standards developed for
ECD.
31 March 2015
Funding policy with
differentiated modalities for
ECD developed ( both centre
and non centre based).
31 March 2014
A workshop with government
(National Interdepartmental
Committee for ECD) and private
donors was held on the 20 March
2014. Roles and Responsibilities
were spelt out.
31 March 2014
A workshop with government
(National Interdepartmental
Committee for ECD) and private
donors was held on the 20 March
2014.
Bench marks available norms and standards for
ECD services
Identify government and private donors to
leverage resources for ECD services
including children with disabilities.
Increase leverage and lobby for adequate
financial and human resources for ECD from
Government.
Strengthening of the existing ECD donor
forum for ECD services.
Identify private donors to leverage resources
for ECD.
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Develop Memorandums of Understanding
7. RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
OUTPUT
TIME FRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
For the next financial year 2015/16
onwards
Develop an Integrated Monitoring
and Evaluation framework for
ECD
March 2016
Review the existing
Monitoring and Evaluation
frameworks and align
them to the new ECD
Policy by DPME.
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7. RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
OUTPUT
TIME FRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
For the next financial year 2015/16
onwards
Develop an Integrated Monitoring and
Evaluation framework for ECD by DPME
31 March 2016.
Review the existing
Monitoring and Evaluation
frameworks and align them
to the new ECD Policy.
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8. COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS
OUTPUT
TIME
FRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
Develop an integrated inter-sectoral
awareness raising and communication
strategy.
Provide public education and raise public
awareness on the importance of ECD to
ensure that all young children have
access to quality ECD
programmes/services.
31 March 2014
Process is still underway and it will be
completed after the finalisation of the ECD
policy.
Communication materials developed
31 March 2015
The department conducted interviews on
various SABC radio stations communicating
key messages on the importance of ECD.
31 March 2014
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Communicate key messages through
Media (radio, television, print media)
Roll out of the ICT strategy for
children.
Roll out of ICT strategy for young
children in rural areas.
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The national steering committee agreed
that the ICT strategy be presented to the
donor forum for further support with IT
equipment for ECD centres.
The meeting with Department of
Communication was held on 5 August 2014
to discuss the ICT Strategy and other issues
relating to advocacy and awareness raising
strategy.
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8. COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS
OUTPUT
TIME FRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
Advocacy, Communications and Social
Mobilisation Campaign implemented.
31 March 2015
Process is still to commence.
31 March 2015
National Steering Committee is meeting
monthly and processes are underway
planning for the ECD week in March
2015.
Plan advocacy communication and social
mobilisation Campaign.
Dedicated ECD Week held.
Develop communication concept paper
for ECD week.
Raise public awareness of the significance
of ECD.
Ensure that the public is aware of the
availability of and have access to quality
ECD programmes/ services.
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8. COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS
OUTPUT
TIME FRAME
CURRENT SITUATION
ECD Annual Awards held.
31 March 2014
National Steering Committee was
meeting monthly and the event was held
in March 2014.
Preparations for the 10th ECD Annual
awards.
Develop an Action Plan for future ECD
Annual Awards.
An action plan was developed at the
close out meeting held on 26 and 27
March 2015.
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ECD REVISED REGISTRATION PROCESS
ECD Registration process
The following are proposed amendments to ECD
registration process and practice guidelines
• ECD Re-Registration has to be completed in terms
of the Children’s Act i.e. 5 years after the
promulgation of the Act. This process will commence
from July 2014 and be completed by March 2015.
• Proposed gold, silver and bronze categories to
ensure that all ECD’s are registered
• To facilitate the registration process the following
amendments were introduced:
ECD Registration Process
GOLD LEVEL
• FULL REGISTRATION
• Two categories:
• The category meets 80 to 100 percent of the norms and standards.
• Private (business oriented) - will not be assisted financially- only
monitoring will be done- Proposing that private ECD centres can
have exemption criteria for parents who cannot afford the required
fee.
• Public (community based)- full assistance financially- monitoring also
done- children do not pay fees if they receive CSG• Propose the utilization of the schools criteria of quintiles
• N.B. BOTH CATEGORIES MUST MEET THE NORMS AND
STANDARDS AS STIPULATED IN THE CA
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ECD Registration process
SILVER LEVEL
• CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION – 3 years
• 50-79% compliance to norms and standards
• Identify norms and standards not to be compromised (e.g. nutrition,
staffing ratio, level of education), safety, protection
• Screening against CPR,
• Development plan
• Utilization of recognized curriculum
TWO CATEGORIES
• Private- will not be supported financially but are expected to comply
with norms and standards and will be monitored and inspected as per
regulations
• Public- will be supported financially to comply with norms and
standards and will be monitored and inspected as per regulations
ECD Registration process
BRONZE LEVEL
 CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION- 5 years
 40-49% Compliance
 Identify norms and standards not to be compromised (nutrition,
staffing (ratio, level of education), health and safety, protection
(screening against CPR), development/ stimulation and
education programme, utilization of recognized curriculum
 Full subsidization
 No fee ECD centre proposed- parents do not pay
 Criteria- CSG Means test
 5 year programme with organizational developmental plan in
place and infrastructure development plan
 Private house/ leased properties utilized as facilities- criteria to
be developed (renting)
ECD Registration process
REFUSAL/ CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION
 Below 39% : no compliance with the norms and
standards
 Follow the process of closure in relation to the Children’s
Act
 Safety of children to be prioritized and considered
 Issue notice of enforcement for closure.
 Appeal process as per children’s Act
ECD BLOCKAGES ON REGISTRATION
PROCESSES
• Implications for the owners/founders
• Municipal by laws impact on the registration process
• Zoning/ rezoning (was it zoned as a house or for
facility- NPO)
• Issuing of health certificate
CAPACITY BULIDING
• The Department of Social Development is
conducting capacity building sessions in
relation to Programme of Action, registration
and re- registration process, non- Centre
based programmes and partial care strategy.
• 5 provinces ( LP, EC, NC, NW, MP) have
been capacitated and the last four (4)
provinces will be capacitated during August
2014.
ECD ROLLOUT PLAN
ROLL OUT PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION
• Phase 1- Policy and Legislative process
• Preparation for the ECD Policy gazetting process
(September 2014).
• Running the gazetting process and processing
comments obtained through the gazetting process
(October 2014).
• Managing the comments and integrate where
applicable (November 2014)
• There after presenting the draft policy to DSD
structures, FOSAD and Cabinet (December 2014 to
February 2015).
ROLl OUT PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION (cont)
Policy and legislation cont…
• Complete Registration policy- September 2014
• Complete Re-Registration of all ECD programmes
and services- March 2015 as required by the
Children’s Act
• Complete the Amended Funding policy
• Completion of the Audit on all legislation and by-laws
in local government pertaining to ECD by 2015-16
• Preparation
and
finalisation
of
legislative
Amendments to the Children’s Act by 2015-2016
Roll out plan continued
Phase 2- Policy and programme implementation 20152016
• Development of Guidelines for implementation of the
draft ECD policy and Comprehensive Programme
FUNDING
• Standardised Funding Policy implemented for ECD
services and programmes
• New funding policy implemented in 3 provinces as a
pilot and rolled out to all provinces by 2016
Roll Out Plan (Continued)
Phase 2- Human Resources ( 2016-17)
• Continue training of ECD practitioners together with
DHET and DBE.
• Continue with the process of Registration of ECD
practitioners into professional bodies as per the POA
• Provinces to Develop improvement plans for ECD
• The ECD practitioners are part of the social service
professions policy to inform legislation amendments.
This excludes educators within this sector
Roll out plan cont
Phase 2- Infrastructure
• Development of costed infrastructure plan with key
stakeholders by 2015-2016 in line with the ECD
Policy proposals
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Develop an integrated Monitoring and Evaluation
tool . 2015-2016
Communication
• Development of a Communication strategy on ECD
2015-2016 as required by the draft Policy
RECOMMENDATION
Portfolio Committee on Social Development to take note of the SA
Integrated ECD Programme of Action for Early Childhood
Development - Moving Ahead (2013-2016).and its implementation
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