Vol 15, No 1 (2025)

Advancing neurodiversity in education, guest edited by Prof. Maximus Monaheng Sefotho ( 0000-0003-0704-1983) and Prof. Veronica Dwarika ( 0000-0001-9849-5379). This collection contributes to the journal by exploring the concept of neurodiversity in the context of primary education in South Africa. Through interdisciplinary and locally grounded contributions, the articles examine issues of equity, inclusion, and support for neurodivergent learners in Grades R–7. Framed around the theme 'Advancing neurodiversity in education for equity, inclusion and employability' the collection highlights emerging educational responses to neurodiversity, offering practical approaches that promote accessible learning environments and lifelong developmental opportunities for all children.

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Inclusive pathways in childhood education Sarita Ramsaroop	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1829 \| 28 November 2025

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A collaborative parent-teacher model for religious moderation education in early childhood in Indonesia M. Suyuti Yusuf, Hadi Pajarianto, Baso Sulaiman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1593 \| 29 January 2025

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Servant leadership attributes for raising teacher morale in primary schools Roseline K. Makirimani, Suraiya R. Naicker	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1596 \| 28 February 2025

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From mother tongue to English: A language policy shift at a multilingual township school in Gauteng Rockie Sibanda, Lina P. Tshehla	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1598 \| 28 February 2025

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Children’s theatre play production as an integrated arts pedagogy in the foundation phase: A case study Absolum D. Nkosi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1614 \| 12 March 2025

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Exploring how two assessment tools evaluated six learners’ approaches to solving base ten additive tasks Corin D. Mathews	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1562 \| 30 April 2025

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Higher education qualifications for early childhood educators: Policy implementation challenges Zelda Adendorff, Keshni Bipath	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1597 \| 09 May 2025

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Number sense skills in the foundation phase through technology-enhanced mental mathematics activities Mmakgabo A. Selepe, Ramashego S. Mphahlele	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1650 \| 26 May 2025

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Emotional social screening tool for school readiness – Revised: IsiXhosa adaptation Erica Munnik, Prenita Reddi, Mario R. Smith	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1689 \| 13 June 2025

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Exploring early childhood development programming in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands Phyllis Magoma, Amina Abubakar, Martha Kaniala, Barack Aoko, Moses Esala, Joyce Marangu, Susan Nyamanya, Margaret Kabue, Siad Guyo, Abubakar Baasba, John Ng'asike, Anil Khamis, Esther Jebor Chongwo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| ONLINE APP. 2 \| ONLINE APP. 3 \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1649 \| 20 June 2025

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Translanguaging in Mathematics and Life Skills classrooms in the Foundation Phase schools in Mopani District: A case study of Khelovedu dialect Tsebo Ramothwala, Madoda Cekiso, Itani P. Mandende	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1691 \| 20 June 2025

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Stakeholder perceptions of an after-school programme at a no-fee school on the Cape Flats Lakin Arendse, Eleanor Ross	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1641 \| 20 June 2025

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Drama for learning in the classroom Mosa N. Khasu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1696 \| 27 June 2025

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Bilingual and scientific text reading: An eye gaze study of South African township learners Tanya R. Beelders, Angela E. Stott	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1688 \| 30 June 2025

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Collaboration in early childhood services: Trends and patterns from a bibliometric study Ebni Sholikhah, Siti L. Mubasiroh, Maryani Maryani	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1684 \| 09 July 2025

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Developing a contextually relevant ECD milestone guide for South African practitioners Keren Charge, Linette du Toit, Danielle du Plessis, Tabea Köstlin, Julia Wagner, Renata Eccles, Jeannie van der Linde, Maria du Toit	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP.1 \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1700 \| 17 July 2025

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Caregiver’s experiences in supporting trauma-affected foster children in South Africa Rosemary Madzore, Lina M. Methi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1669 \| 24 July 2025

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Early childhood development challenges and the proposed Ten-Nodal Point Regulatory Compliance Framework Faith Nharara, Patricia Ndlovu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1673 \| 14 August 2025

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Educational challenges of 6- to 7-year-old children in children’s homes: Ensuring the right to quality education Blessing T. Baloyi, Lucia Munongi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1731 \| 04 September 2025

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An emotional intelligence intervention programme for primary school bullies: A South African case study Laurika Lubbe, René van Eeden, Petro van der Merwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1711 \| 02 October 2025

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Early childhood development renaissance: Parents’ visions and values in the post-pandemic era Greetings K. Chigonda, Nkidi C. Phatudi, Thembi A. Phala	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1701 \| 14 October 2025

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Affordances for developing mathematical proficiency in fraction word problems in South African textbooks Duduzile Sibiya, Anthony A. Essien	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1726 \| 17 October 2025

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Challenges related to teaching critical thinking in the foundation phase Phindile M. Zondo, Salome Human-Vogel, Margaret F. Omidire	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1747 \| 31 October 2025

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When fear silences teachers: Inaction on child sexual abuse and consequences for learners Laurate Gumbo, Nancy P.M. Mabaso	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1729 \| 07 November 2025

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Determinants of non-profit registration in early childhood development centres in South Africa Matshidiso V. Sello	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1730 \| 14 November 2025

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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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1601 \| 21 November 2025

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Inclusivity in early childhood education in Southern Africa: A Montessorian critique Ben de Souza	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1808 \| 25 November 2025

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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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1738 \| 28 November 2025

Editorial - Special Collection: Advancing neurodiversity in education
The emergence of neurodiversity in education for neuroinclusion Maximus Sefotho	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1775 \| 12 November 2025

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School-based professionals’ experiences in supporting autistic learners in feminised settings Nettie N. Ndou-Chikwena, Maximus M. Sefotho	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1617 \| 21 June 2025

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Stakeholders’ perspectives on the inclusion of neurodiverse learners in the mainstream curricula Nettie N. Ndou-Chikwena, Maximus M. Sefotho	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1622 \| 25 June 2025

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Early childhood teachers on Neurodiversity: Perspectives and professional development needs Thokozane P. Dyosini	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1677 \| 15 July 2025

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Re-imagining education rights: Inclusive framework for neurodivergent learners in South Africa Maitumeleng A. Nthontho, Shantha Naidoo	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1675 \| 17 July 2025

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Neurodiversity and trauma in early childhood: Implications for inclusive learning Hamid Patilima	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1704 \| 18 July 2025

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Teaching at the intersection: Bilingualism and neurodiversity Diane Rodriguez	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1719 \| 12 August 2025

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Supporting neurodiverse learners via cultural play and technology in early childhood mathematics Mmakgabo A. Selepe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1674 \| 25 August 2025

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Teachers’ perceptions of literacy instruction for their learners with autism spectrum disorder Hannah J.W. Human, Marien A. Graham, Juan Bornman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF \| ONLINE APP. 1
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1722 \| 05 September 2025

Review Article
Challenges experienced by Gauteng Foundation Phase departmental heads in managing teaching and learning Asser R. Mhlongo, Tshidisegang M. Chaane	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1590 \| 24 February 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
South African Journal of Childhood Education \| Vol 15, No 1 \| a1836 \| 21 November 2025

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Editorial - Special Collection: Advancing neurodiversity in education

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