Report - Bernard van Leer Foundation

Research Tool for Objective 1Appendix 7Objective 1 Identify and analyse community child -care practices and any existing initiatives forchildren 2 – 8 years of age, highlighting strengths to build on as well as any specificneeds, and make recommendations to inform the development of locally appropriatecommunity day-care and pre-school programmes.InformantsCOMMUNITY: Local Govt leaders - ? ; Traditional Leaders - ? ; Elders - M ? F ?; TBA - ? ;Women’s Group ?; Youth - M ? F ?; Children - M ? F ?;SERVICE PROVIDERS:Health: Community Health Worker ?; Clinic Nurse ?; Doctor ?;Pre-School: Bibi - ?; Preschool Teacher M ? W ?; Preschool Committee ?;Parents - M ? F ?; Women’s Group - ?; Children - girls ?; boys - ?;1. Young Children’s Growth & DevelopmentA What do children need todevelop well?• physically• socially• mentally• emotionally2. CaregiversB What are the challengesfamilies & communities facein supporting their youngchildren’s development?C What might be somesolutions to these challenges?A Who are responsible for caring for youngchildren 0 – 8 years?C What challenges do the caregivers face?3. Young Children’s LearningBWhat are the qualities of a good caregiver?D What might be some solutions to thesechallenges?A WhatB How do they learn these things• knowledge,• skills,• attitudesare young children expected learn?C Who supports them to learn these? D How are they supported?4. Community Pre-school Initiative - 2 – 8 yrs4.1 Programme BackgroundA. How it startedA Aim of the programme? Is it achieving its aim? Age range of childrenGender & participationHours of the programme. Fixed / flexible /seasonal?Location and accessibilityWhat don’t you like about it?Grouping of children– age, gp size, adult/child ratioFacilities– water, toilets, shade etcWhat do you like most about the programme?How could the programme be improved?59