38% of Grade R pupils not ready for school, have a lifelong academic disadvantage
The research builds upon a study published in the 'Thrive by Five' report in 2022.
The 'Roots & Shoots' report, like 'Thrive by Five,' also used the early learning outcomes measure as a standard for assessing children.READ: This indicates that children from weaker socio-economic backgrounds are less prepared for a formal school environment - the so-called 'inequality at the starting line.'
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