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HED4808 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026
DUE MAY JUNE 2026
QUESTION 1
1.1 Definition of Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Age Range in South
Africa
Early Childhood Development (ECD) is an umbrella term for comprehensive policies,
programmes and interventions aimed at supporting children’s holistic growth from birth
until they enter formal schooling (DBE, 2015). In South Africa, ECD is defined to cover
the age range birth to nine years, encompassing the pre-primary years as well as the
Foundation Phase of schooling (Republic of South Africa, 2001). This broad definition
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