Parties have early childhood development in their election manifestos but the path to it is tricky
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/ 27 February 2006
Results of the education department’s literacy and numeracy survey reveals that Grade 3 pupils are not up to scratch. Some are not even at Grade 1 level, and many pupils are falling far short of what is required at school. That this situation is untenable is not disputed. What is disputed is the solution. Fortunately, a proven programme and sustainable solution is at hand.