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USING DATA TO DRIVE CHANGE
We are closing the opportunity gaps in early childhood.
WE ARE HELPING TO BUILD
…. a country where every child has the kind of early life experiences that set them up for success by mobilising data to enable greater access to better quality early learning opportunities for all children. By 2030.
DID YOU KNOW?
Only 45.7% of children who attend Early Learning Programmes in South Africa start school with the right learning foundations in place.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR DATA COLLECTION TOOLS
Our suite of digitally enabled data collection tools allow organisations to assess the quality of early learning in home and programme settings, and to gauge whether young children are developmentally on track.
The Minister of Basic Education, in partnership with DataDrive2030, invites you to the official launch of the Thrive by Five Index 2024
The Index is South Africa’s most extensive survey of preschool child development. The launch will present national findings, explore the factors shaping children’s development, and highlight areas where action is most urgently needed.
This initiative directly supports South Africa’s goal of achieving universal access to quality early learning by 2030.
Event Details
MONDAY, 08 SEPTEMBER 2025
10h00 – 12h30 (SAST) | MS TEAMS WEBINAR
Keynote Address: Minister of Basic Education, Hon. Siviwe Gwarube
EXPLORE OUR DATA INSIGHTS AND DATASETS
Our open datasets are available for further analysis, and our curated insights provide easy access to information that enables data-informed decision-making.
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Our Team
We are committed to closing the opportunity gaps in early childhood We are curious lifelong learners, and seek to surface and share what may be hidden We are optimistic We are accountable and conscientious We strive for greater inclusivity, to enable anyone to gather and use data effectively We aspire to remain grounded and we value and support local ingenuity
We are grateful
…for the backing of our investors and the wisdom and experience of
our valued partners.
CONTRIBUTING
PARTNERS
The Early Learning Measurement (ELOM) tools were originally developed by Innovation Edge (IE), an impact-first investor focused on solving early childhood challenges in South Africa. IE provided the initial seed capital and facilitated access to other early-stage investors, laying the foundations for the successful scale up of the ELOM tools.
The development of the ELOM tools would also not have been possible without the extensive network of partner organisations and individuals who gave input at critical stages. These partners include: iKapadata, Wordworks, RedInk, Alacrity Development, Social Surveys Africa, the Department of Basic Education, Midlands Community College and The Learning Initiative.