News & OPPORTUNI-TIES

Updates about our work, our people, and our sector as well as opportunities to join us in using data to drive change.

Training opportunities

DataDrive2030 often organises ELOM assessor training or train-the-trainer events on our ELOM suite of early learning measurement tools. Ideal candidates for ELOM assessor training enjoy working with children, have some

Early Childhood Systems: Perspectives and Research Webinar Series

Together with Ilifa Labantwana, and Research on Socioeconomic Policy (RESEP) at Stellenbosch University, we are proud to present a webinar series exploring early childhood development systems within a South African

Socio-economic circumstances and ELP fee levels in the 2024 Thrive by Five Index

Children’s socio-economic circumstances are a key lens for understanding disparities in developmental outcomes and access to opportunities. Economic circumstances – from poverty to affluence – are deeply connected to the

Strengthening Early Learning Through Data: Funder Symposium Insights 2025

Funders are a pivotal part of the early learning ecosystem, as their investment decisions shape which solutions are supported, strengthened, and scaled. On 14 October, DataDrive2030 convened a focused group

DataDrive2030 Releases Technical Manuals for Grade R Assessment Tools

Rigorous technical documentation now available for the ELOM-R measures that reliably predict early academic success DataDrive2030 has published a comprehensive suite of technical manuals for the ELOM-R (v1) assessment tools,

ELOM 4&5 Technical Manual Updated: Enhanced Age Band Standards and Proven Predictive Power

We’re delighted to share the newly published 4th edition of the ELOM 4&5 Technical Manual. There are three key new updates in this edition since this Technical Manual was last

ELOM in Practice Webinar Series

A webinar series sharing real-world lessons from ELOM users across South Africa DataDrive2030’s ELOM in Practice webinar series brings together ELOM users and partners to share practical lessons from the

What We’re Learning About Better Hiring in ECD

At DataDrive2030, we’ve always known the practitioner matters. Our Positive Deviance Initiative shows that it’s not just what children are taught, but how (and by whom) that shapes their learning. Responsive, intentional, engaged practitioners