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May 25, 20260 citationsOpen Access

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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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

Key Points

  • The aim is to understand caregiver perceptions regarding the importance of play in early childhood development and learning.
  • Conducted a needs assessment in three low-income areas in Johannesburg.
  • Engaged caregivers to gather insights on the perceived value of play for children's development.
  • Identified strong caregiver support for incorporating play in education.
  • Policy recommendations were made to include play as a core component in ECD and basic education curricula.

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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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e83b0e02ee3982d32e49https://doi.org/10.14749/32382279
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