ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The  South African Journal of Childhood Education (SAJCE) is a peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the dissemination of research in childhood learning and development and the care and education of children from birth to 12 years. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Implementation fidelity and its impact on the success of intervention programmes: The case of two mental starters projects  
Anthony A. Essien, Sameera Hansa, Kate Sehowa, Shemunyenge T. Hamukwaya
28 November 2025

Editorial

 
Inclusive pathways in childhood education  
Sarita Ramsaroop
28 November 2025

Original Research

 
Inclusivity in early childhood education in Southern Africa: A Montessorian critique  
Ben de Souza
25 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
21 November 2025

Original Research

 
Gross motor development, physical activity and anthropometry of Grade 1’s in a South African school  
Monique de Milander, Elna van der Merwe, Bianca Barnard, Robynne Verster
21 November 2025

Original Research

 
Determinants of non-profit registration in early childhood development centres in South Africa  
Matshidiso V. Sello
14 November 2025

Editorial - Special Collection: Advancing neurodiversity in education

 
The emergence of neurodiversity in education for neuroinclusion  
Maximus Sefotho
12 November 2025

Original Research

 
When fear silences teachers: Inaction on child sexual abuse and consequences for learners  
Laurate Gumbo, Nancy P.M. Mabaso
07 November 2025

Original Research

 
Challenges related to teaching critical thinking in the foundation phase  
Phindile M. Zondo, Salome Human-Vogel, Margaret F. Omidire
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
Affordances for developing mathematical proficiency in fraction word problems in South African textbooks  
Duduzile Sibiya, Anthony A. Essien
17 October 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

 
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

Call for Papers: 2026 Special Collection. Early Childhood Education within the rural context.

 

Submit your manuscript to the 2026 special collection titled ‘Early Childhood Education within the rural context’. Online submissions for full manuscripts will open on 15 January 2026 and close on 17 March 2026. Read full call.

 
Posted: 2025-12-05

Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 15 of the South African Journal of Childhood Education

 
We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 15 of the South African Journal of Childhood Education. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-11-22 More...

Notification: Concluding Article of Special Collection Published!

 
The final article in our special collection, ‘Advancing neurodiversity in education’, is now available! Dive into ‘The emergence of neurodiversity in education for neuroinclusion’ by Maximus Sefotho. Explore it here: Advancing neurodiversity in education. We appreciate your interest in the series. If you’d like to launch a new special collection, please reach out to special-issues@aosis.co.za.  
Posted: 2025-11-13 More...

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Posted: 2025-11-26
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