NOMPUMELELO RUNJI | The silence in the broader public discourse on the lockdown, on the impact on ECD (early childhood development) centres and the personnel that attend to the needs of the young is concerning.
A greater part of the labour force is now free to return to work. As more people go back to work, what is to be done with children - particularly younger children - who remain at home and will continue to require supervision and care?
The silence in the broader public discourse on the lockdown, on the impact on ECD centres and the personnel that attend to the needs of the young is concerning.Outside of providing lessons, activities and stimulation critical to the physical, mental and social development of young children, ECD centres such as créches and preschools also play an enabling role that is crucial to the efficient functioning of the economy.
As part of reimagining the economy and society after lockdown and post-Covid-19 greater consideration needs to be given to the kind of ECD model that supports the vision of an inclusive economy where there is equitable access to opportunities.
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