Background The concept of school readiness is well-defined internationally. However, it is
unclear how the concept is defined and used in South Africa or understood by preschool …

Background: Preparing children for mainstream school occurs in systems that act as an
overarching context. The perspectives of stakeholders influence how they prepare children …

This research project was aimed at developing a parenting skills programme to enhance the
school readiness of Grade R learners. A lack of school readiness was identified as one …

Local and international research provides considerable evidence that the early years of
children's lives are critical for their future development. Assessment measures can be used …

The study investigated teachers' perceptions of school readiness among children who start
Grade 1 in government primary schools in the Roma Valley in Lesotho. Compared to the …

School readiness is an issue that has drawn the attention of parents, teachers, policy
makers, and researchers from past to present (Cartlon & Wishler, 1999; May et al., 1994) …

School readiness in the South African context has multiple complex facets to consider. Many
children in South Africa are entering school not ready to learn for a whole range of reasons …

At the state and local level, many school systems, districts and early childhood networks
have developed approaches and programs to support children's transition to school. These …

Despite a twofold increase in primary school enrolment in Mozambique over the past 15
years, educational outcomes remain largely disappointing (Martinez, Naudeau, & Pereira …

Background Despite a twofold increase in primary school enrolment in Mozambique over
the past 15 years, educational outcomes remain largely disappointing (Martinez, Naudeau …