Research on Progress of SAEP-ECD Programme, July 2008 

Sarah Argue, a student from the Clinton School of Public Service in the USA, came to SAEP in May 2008 for ten weeks to evaluate the progress of the ECD Programme as well as the interaction with the educare centres. She interviewed all 12 of the principals with whom we were working at the time, as well as SAEP staff members and volunteers on their work, and produced a comprehensive report on the development of each centre according to a detailed list of criteria. As quoted on page 6 of her research paper, SAEP has come a long way. “Five years later, SAEP-ECD has made remarkable strides in improving the physical environment and quality of care in most of the original crèches, has accepted three new crèches with which to work, and is in a trial period with an additional four.”

A copy of this research paper can be downloaded here.

Research on Development of Safety Unity Crèche Forum, October 2008 

SAEP’s goal has not only been the advancement of individual ECD centres but also the development of the Safety Unity Crèche Forum as a support and advocacy structure within the Philippi ECD community. To evaluate the extent to which this goal has been reached, to explore the challenges, and to consider the way forward, SAEP had contracted a group of UCT Sociology Development students in October 2008. Following up on the findings of the students, SAEP has started to initiate their suggestions to increase the independency of the Forum and improve internal communication since.

A copy of the research report is available for download here.

Follow-Up Research on Progress of SAEP-ECD Programme, July 2009 

Brittni Dixon-Smith, a student from Stanford University (USA), joined SAEP in June 2009 to follow up on Sarah Argue’s research from 2008, evaluating the progress of the ECD Programme and individual crèches. A copy of her research report will be available here soon.

General ECD Resources 

Available for download here soon.

**Disclaimer Regarding Giving Money to Other Organizations**

SAEP-ECD currently assists 10 educare centres in the Philippi area. Unfortunately, our programme does not have the resources or funding to support other educational organisations or early childhood development centres at this point. If you are interested in working with SAEP-ECD please contact Isabel on isabel@saep.org to follow the proper application process.