Webinar series

Together with the Research on Socioeconomic Policy (RESEP) at Stellenbosch University and DataDrive2030, we host the monthly webinar series Early Childhood Systems: Perspectives and Research.

The series explores a range of issues affecting the early childhood development service-delivery ecosystem. Our goal is to create change for children by promoting data and research.

Featured Webinar

Vaccine coverage and timeliness among children of adolescent mothers webinar

This webinar, presented by Dr Camille Wittesaele of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, shares findings from a mixed-methods study on the vaccination coverage and timeliness among children of adolescent mothers in the Eastern Cape. Using data from over 1,000 Road to Health booklets, the study tracks immunisation and well-care visit attendance up to 18 months of age. Findings show a decline in vaccination uptake and clinic visits as children grow older, exposing missed opportunities for delivering essential health services and early detection of developmental issues. the study undescores the importance of targeted strategies to support adolescent mothers and safeguard child health during the critical first 1,000 days.

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Webinar Catalogue

The Affordability Crisis in Early Childhood Care and Education in South Africa

Dr Elizabeth Biney, Research Specialist at Ilifa Labantwana, shares systems-level insights into why quality early...

Cognitive gains from early learning enrolment in three South African provinces

In this 60-minute interactive webinar, Jesal Kika-Mistry (RESEP, Stellenbosch University) discusses how sustained participation in...

Carrying the System: Women’s Invisible Burden in South Africa’s Childcare Model

In this webinar, independent labour economist Lerato Shai explores how gender-blindness shapes South Africa’s childcare...

Determinants of school readiness in South African pre-schoolers: An analysis of numeracy and literacy skills

Dr Mojtaba Soltanlou, director of the Learning Brain Lab at UCL, presents his new findings...

Appraising the completeness of Road-to-Health booklets at ECD centres in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Dr Jessica Ronaasen, a researcher at The DO MORE Foundation, unpacks findings from an appraisal...

An unequal start: Impact of age of school entry on academic progression and performance in Grades 1-4

In this webinar, Bianca Böhmer, a researcher at RESEP, Stellenbosch University, will explore how the...