Parent Educ in Preschool-guides

PREPARED BY

MCYS/ FAMILY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

(UPDATED IN FEB 2012)

PARENT EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL

(PEPS)

Guide on Set Up and Management

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CONTENTS PAGE

CONTENTS PAGE

Part 1: Introduction 1

Part 2: Requirements and Responsibilities of Stakeholders 3

Part 3: Programme Framework and Components 7

Part 4: Programme Administration 13

Part 5: Funding 21

Part 6: Evaluation 25

Part 7: Contacts 27

Part 8: Annexes

Annex 1 – Fact Sheet

Annex 2 – Application Form

Annex 3 – Programme Plan Template for In-centre Programme

Annex 4 – Children Programme Half-Yearly Report

Annex 5 – Programme Proposal/ Report

Annex 6 – Parent Workshop Evaluation Form English

Annex 7 – Parent Workshop Evaluation Form Chinese

Annex 8 – Parent Attendance List

Annex 9 – Field Trip Evaluation Form

Part 9: Useful Resources

Resource 1 – Parent Involvement Plan Template with Checklist

& Tips

Resource 2 – School Needs Analysis Survey

Resource 3 – Where to Get Help for Families

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

Parent Education in Preschool (PEPS) programme empowers parents with practical skills

on how to guide and nurture their children and strengthen their marriages. Children are

taught positive family values and social competencies. PEPS also facilitates the

formation of parent support groups in the pre-schools. Such support groups provide a

platform for young parents to share information and build up their support network.

Through PEPS, parenting programmes and resources are easily available at the pre-

schools to enhance the quality of family life of parents and their children and to foster

strong parent-school partnership.

PEPS was piloted in 40 NTUC Childcare Co-operative Ltd in April 2005. As of Feb 2012,

there are 535 schools in the PEPS programme.

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PEPS aims to enhance the quality of family life through these desired outcomes:

For parents For children For pre-schools

Equip young parents

with effective parenting

skills and to promote

better parent-child

understanding and

relationship

Encourage young

parents to participate in

parenting programmes

Facilitate a safe

and stimulating

environment for

children to develop

Encourage young

children’s natural love

of learning and to

transmit positive family

values

Better parent-

school partnership

Value-added

image as an ideal

environment for

learning

Reduce problems

with students' discipline

Early detection of

'at risk' families

Supply of MCYS

resource materials on

family life education

Refer to Annex 1 for PEPS fact sheet.

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REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF

STAKEHOLDERS

INTRODUCTION

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The commitment of schools and service providers1 is crucial for the successful

implementation of PEPS. The following factors are considered in the selection of PEPS

schools:

1 School

supports PEPS, especially key personnel, such as Principal, Vice-Principal, and

teachers.

understands that PEPS is a proactive, developmental and preventive

programme that caters to parents, school staff and children. It is not a

remedial measure.

works closely with a service provider to plan and implement family life

education programmes for parents, school staff and children based on the

needs of the school.

2 Service Provider

Works with schools to plan, implement and monitor the family life education

programmes.

has a pool of family life educators to conduct family life education

programmes. If service provider does not have sufficient pool of in-house

educators, it must at least have ready external contacts to tap on.

is reliable and able to provide quality family life education programmes.

1 A service provider is an agency that provides and implements family life education services to the PEPS schools.

SELECTION CRITERIA

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Service Provider:

Offers parenting programmes through PEPS programme menu

Provides consultation on programmes to meet schools’ needs

Liaises with MCYS and schools to facilitate smooth implementation of PEPS

Provides speakers for PEPS programmes

Prepares content/materials/publicity/activities for PEPS programmes

Manages and monitors PEPS indicators for schools

Submits reimbursement documents to MCYS

Collates PEPS programme evaluation responses

Organises and manages PEPS zonal talks

PEPS School:

Encourages parent participation and involvement (refer to Resource 1: Parent

Involvement Plan with Checklist & Tips)

Plans PEPS programmes with service providers (refer to Resource 2: School Needs

Analysis Survey)

Publicises programmes to parents

Manages parent registration and attendance for in-centre talks and field trips

Provides logistics (venue, staff, equipment) for in-centre parenting talks

Reports usage of funds and provides purchase documentations (invoices, receipts)

to service providers

Distributes and collects participant evaluation forms

Completes programme report for proposed programmes and fieldtrips not

included in PEPS programme menu

Submits photograph of PEPS programmes conducted to service providers

Plans and implements fieldtrips

Delivers PEPS children programme on character development and family values

RESPONSIBILITES OF STAKEHOLDERS

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Role of Ministry of Community Development Youth and Sports (MCYS):

Provides strategic directions in accordance with national policies.

Provides funding for PEPS programme

Coordinates research on PEPS nationwide.

Provides family life education resource materials produced by MCYS.

Provides recruitment and orientation programmes to schools and service

providers interested in PEPS.

Provides support to service providers and schools in the implementation of PEPS

RESPONSIBILITES OF STAKEHOLDERS

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RESPONSIBILITES OF STAKEHOLDERS

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PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK

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COMPONENTS

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Part 1: Understanding the PEPS partnership

Provision of family life education programmes will depend on the needs of target

groups, which will be assessed by the school and the service provider at the onset of

PEPS. Selected schools will be matched to a service provider to plan and implement

PEPS programmes. The school can also indicate its preferred service provider in the

application form (refer to Annex 2 for the PEPS Application Form).

Part 2: Understanding PEPS Programme Framework

Component 1: In-centre parenting talks and fieldtrips

In-centre parenting talks:

In-centre parenting programmes are conducted within the school premises. PEPS

schools can select from a variety of over 100 parenting programmes offered by our

service providers listed in the PEPS programme menu. Programmes outside the

PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK AND COMPONENTS

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PEPS programme menu will need prior approval from MCYS. Service providers will

provide guidance and recommendations on programmes that cater to the needs of

each school.

Parenting experts will be engaged to conduct talks and workshops and impart useful

and practical skills to parents. In-centre programmes also offer parents and staff the

opportunity to strengthen parent-school partnership. Parents in the community may

also be invited to attend in-centre programmes. Schools may charge parents a

nominal fee to defray operating cost.

Fieldtrips:

Schools can also conduct parenting programmes beyond the school compound by

inviting parents to field trips to facilitate the learning of parenting skills. As the

objective is to empower parents to become more effective, it is important that

parenting skills and tips are incorporated into the programme or delivered through a

briefing. For example, schools can conduct a parenting talk before or after the field

trip to impart parenting tips and knowledge. Relevant parenting handouts can also

be distributed to parents to reinforce the learning points gained at the talk.

The planning and implementation of fieldtrips will need to be initiated by schools and

approved by MCYS. While schools are responsible for the implementation of field

trips, service providers can provide consultation and relevant parenting speakers.

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Component 2: Zonal talks

Zonal-based programmes are conducted to magnify the circle of influence not just

to parents of PEPS schools, but also parents in the community. PEPS zonal talks are

half-day seminars which aim to bring parenting programmes closer to our target

groups. An average of four zonal talks are organized every year at various locations

island-wide e.g.: North zone, Central zone, by our service providers. Each talk will

usually last between 3-4 hours with 100 or more participants. Our service providers will

plan and develop programmes that are informative, engaging and interactive for

parents.

While parents learn important skills from experts, their children will be involved in a

supervised children programme. PEPS schools are strongly encouraged to publicise

PEPS zonal talks to parents.

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PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK AND COMPONENTS

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PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK AND COMPONENTS

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Component 3: Children Programme

Children in PEPS schools benefit from the PEPS programme through the impartation of

positive family values and life skills such as building self-esteem, communication and

relationship skills by pre-school teachers. Each PEPS school teaches 12 hours of

children programmes per year as part of the PEPS children curriculum.

Component 4: Parent Support Group (PSG)

The formation of parent support group is another feature of the PEPS programme.

PEPS schools facilitate the formation of the parent support group to give parents a

platform to share information, provide support and form friendship.

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Yearly Outcome Indicators

For parents

For students

No. of hours of Family Life

Education programme

20 hours

12 hrs centre-based

8 hrs zonal talk

12 hours

(built into centre children

curriculum)

Percentage of Outreach/

Participants

30% (1st yr)

40% (2nd yr – cumulative)

60% (3rd yr – cumulative)

75% (4th year and beyond -

cumulative)

100%

children aged 3-6

Satisfaction of

programme

80%

Usefulness of programme 80%

Below are some explanatory notes on the outcome indicators:

Figures for year 2 and 3 are cumulative, i.e., an additional 10% of parents

should be reached in year 2 and additional 20% for year 3.

Figures are based on children enrolment for the year. E.g., if children

enrolment is 100, total number of parents reached should be 30 in the first year,

40 in the second year and 60 in the third year.

Figures are based on distinctive parents, which are parents who have

attended PEPS programmes for the first time.

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PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION

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What happens after PEPS recruitment?

The accounting period for PEPS programme is from 1st April to 31st March every year. By

the start of the Financial Year, the PEPS school will have been allocated a service

provider. Both school and service provider will work together to develop a yearly

programme plan for in-centre programmes (refer to Annex 3).

When a programme is confirmed, the service provider will provide speaker, content

and materials needed. The school will provide publicity and logistical support. After

the event, the school will submit the necessary documents to service providers for

reimbursement. Both parties will work closely together to reach out to parents with life-

enriching parenting programmes.

The PEPS school will implement the children programme and submit half-yearly

children programme reports (refer to Annex 4), listing the programmes taught during

curriculum time that inculcate positive family values.

Refer to the next page on the flow chart on in-centre parenting talks and field trips.

PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION

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Before FY or

> 8 weeks before

programme

6 weeks before programme

4 weeks before programme

5. Confirm scheduled programmes and speaker with service

providers

6. Generate publicity materials together with service provider

Brochures/flyers

Banners

Website listing

Email flyer

7. Publicise activity to parents/registration

School notice’s board

School’s website

Newsletters

Email blast

SMS

Word of mouth (teachers)

PROGRAMME FLOWCHART

(IN-CENTRE PARENTING TALKS)

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1. Carry out school needs analysis with parents

2. Consultation with service provider on suitable programmes

to meet parents’ needs

3. Select programmes from PEPS menu and set up schedule

for talks

4. For programmes not included in PEPS menu, submit

programme proposal and materials (such as slides,

handouts, notes etc) to service provider for MCYS’

approval.

Refer to: Resource 1- Parent Involvement Plan with Checklist & Tips

Resource 2- School Needs Analysis Survey

Annex 3-Programme Plan Template

Annex 5-Programme Proposal/ Report

1 week before programme

Programme day

After programme

(within 1 week)

8. Confirm attendance list

9. Prepare logistics (where necessary):

LCD projector, screen and laptop

Whiteboard, marker or flipchart

Space for programme

Prepare/ order refreshments

Children programme

10. Prepare administration documents:

Attendance list

Evaluation forms

Participants’ handouts if any

Refer to: Annex 6-Parent Workshop Evaluation Form

Annex 8-Parent Attendance List

16. Submit required documents to service provider

Programme report and email approval from MCYS

for programmes not included in PEPS menu

Attendance sheet

Photographs

Evaluation forms

Receipts and invoices

Speakers/ facilitators/ trainers profile

Programme materials

Copy of publicity materials

17. Feedback to service provider about the programme

Refer to: www.peps.sg to download all forms required for

reimbursement

PROGRAMME FLOWCHART

(IN-CENTRE PARENTING TALKS)

11. Set up logistics and refreshments

12. Distribute participants’ handouts and evaluation forms

13. Take parent attendance

14. Take photographs

15. Collect evaluation forms after programme (from at least

50% of parent participants)

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Before FY or

> 8 weeks before

field trip

6 weeks before field trip

4 weeks before field trip

1 week before field trip

PROGRAMME FLOWCHART

(FIELD TRIPS)

3. Generate publicity materials together with service provider

Brochures/flyers

Banners

Website listing

Email flyer

4. Publicise activity to parents/registration

School notice’s board

School’s website

Newsletters

Email blast

SMS

Word of mouth (teachers)

5. Confirm attendance list

6. Prepare logistics (where necessary):

Space for conducting parenting talk/ briefing

LCD projector, screen and laptop

Whiteboard, marker or flipchart

Prepare/ order refreshments

Purchase admission tickets

Transport arrangements

7. Prepare administration documents:

Attendance list

Evaluation forms

Participants’ handouts if any

Refer to: Annex 8-Parent Attendance List

Annex 9-Field Trip Evaluation Form

1. Consultation with service provider on suitable parenting/

family life education content to be incorporated into the

field trip

2. Submit programme proposal and materials (such as slides,

handouts, notes etc) to service provider for MCYS’ approval

Refer to: Annex 5-Programme Proposal/Report

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Programme day

After field trip

(within 1 week)

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PROGRAMME FLOWCHART

(FIELD TRIPS)

8. Set up logistics and refreshments

9. Conduct parent education component

10. Distribute participants’ handouts (for parents) and

evaluation forms

11. Take attendance

12. Take photographs

13. Collect evaluation forms after programme (from at least

50% of parent participants)

14. Submit required documents to service provider

Programme report and email approval from MCYS

Photographs

Evaluation forms

Receipts and invoices

Programme materials (e.g. handouts for parents)

Copy of publicity materials

Refer to: www.peps.sg to download all forms required for

reimbursement

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Resources & Materials to Support PEPS

New PEPS schools will be provided with the following family life education materials

and resources to support the programme:

Item Purpose

1) PEPS Starter Kit Comprises some of following resources:

a) PEPS Guide on Set up and

Management

Helps schools plan and implement PEPS

effectively

b) PEPS A3 Poster (English & Chinese) Raises awareness among parents

about the programme

c) PEPS Decal Boosts school’s image as a family-

friendly school

d) Essential Parenting Tips Booklet

(English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil)

Family life education resource with

comprehensive tips on parenting and

family life

e) PEPS Post-it-pad

Collateral with parenting tips for

parents, to be distributed during

talks/programmes

f) PEPS Postcards (English & Chinese)

Provides PEPS information and

parenting tips for parents

g) PEPS VCD Comprehensive introduction of PEPS

with testimonies from parents

h) PEPS Brochure Stand Holds family education resources for

parents. To be placed at the entrance

or counter of PEPS school.

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It is imperative that PEPS is promoted extensively to increase participation rates. Below

is a list of suggested channels, which is not exhaustive. Schools are encouraged to

leverage on other platforms to creatively promote PEPS to the target groups.

1. PEPS brochure stand/posters/decal/postcards

These collaterals will be provided by MCYS. It is highly recommended for schools

to display them at a visible area to publicise and highlight PEPS as a value-

added service provided by the school.

2. School website

To hyperlink to www.peps.sg

3. Notice board/ Newsletters/ Tip sheets

To stimulate parents’ awareness and interest in the upcoming workshops/ talks.

4. Peer recommendation

To encourage teachers and parents to promote PEPS and communicate to

other parents the benefits of attending the programmes.

5. To ride on school events

Some school events tend to have high parent attendance. PEPS schools can

ride on such events to conduct PEPS programmes, for example, having a one-

hour talk before a graduation ceremony or orientation programmme.

PUBLICITY/IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

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FUNDING

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PEPS operates under a cost-sharing principle in which parenting programmes are

funded by MCYS while PEPS schools will support the children programme by teaching

it as part of the curriculum. Below are the items funded by MCYS under PEPS:

Expenditure

Funding Amount Total Amount Remarks

Speakers’ fee

Up to $150/hr

Facilitators’ fee

Up to $100/hr

Only applicable for programmes with more than 30 parent participants. Max 2 facilitators per programme.

Publicity

Up to $125 per programme

$1,500 per year Includes printing of flyers, posters, backdrop, speakers’ handouts and evaluation forms

Refreshment Up to $3/pax

Venue*

Up to $400 per programme

*Only for combined school prog, one-time funding per year per school

Transport* Up to $100/bus *Only for field trip, once per year per school

Admission fee* Up to $10/pax *Only for field trip, once per year per school

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Note:

1. Facilitators must be involved in the direct facilitation of content related to

parenting or family life education. This excludes responsibilities such as handling

registration, admin briefing for field trips and delivering of topics such as health,

arts, sports and academic.

2. Venue claims are only applicable for combined school programmes with 30 or

more registered participants and at least 75% of these registered participants

must turn up for the programme.

3. For better cost efficiency, schools are advised to run programmes with at least 10

or more parent participants. Schools are advised to inform their service provider

of the expected number of participants one week prior to the programme and to

postpone it if the number of registered participants falls below 10.

4. PEPS schools may organise one field trip per year. The maximum number of PEPS

hours that they can clock in for field trips is 3 hours. All field trips must include

parent participation with a recommended parent-child ratio of 1: 2.

5. PEPS schools may collect nominal fees to defray the cost of running PEPS

programmes.

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FUNDING

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Reimbursement

Reimbursement of PEPS programmes will take place on a monthly basis; submission of

claims must reach MCYS within 15 days after each month, for e.g.: for programmes

completed in April, the documents must reach MCYS by 15 May. The PEPS school will

submit the relevant claim documents and receipts to its service provider. School’s

help is needed in the complete and prompt submission of reimbursement

documents. Service provider will submit the verified documents required on behalf of

the PEPS school to MCYS. The PEPS school will submit the following documents below

to service providers:

Reimbursement documents needed

For In-Centre Parenting Talks

For Field Trips

Programme report (refer to Annex 5) and

email approval from MCYS*. To be

submitted for programmes not included

in PEPS menu.

Evaluation forms for parents (refer to

Annex 6 & 7). Schools are strongly

encouraged to collect evaluation forms

from at least 50% of the parent

participants.

Attendance sheet (refer to Annex 8). This

includes tracking of attendance of

parents.

Invoices and receipts

Speakers/ Facilitators/ Trainers profile*

Programme materials including slides,

speakers’ handouts, tip sheets etc.*

Programme photographs

Publicity materials*

Programme report (refer to Annex 5) and

email approval from MCYS*.

Evaluation forms for parents (refer to

Annex 9). Schools are strongly

encouraged to collect evaluation forms

from at least 50% of the parent

participants.

Invoices and receipts

Programme materials including slides,

speakers’ handouts, tip sheets etc that

are related to parenting/family life

education.*

Photographs

Publicity materials*

*These can be obtained with the help of service provider.

FUNDING

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EVALUATION

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Evaluation is a vital process in the management of a relevant, high quality, and

effective PEPS. It helps to inform of the success of the programme in achieving its

desired outcomes, and to identify any areas of improvement. In-depth research

assessing the impact of PEPS on all the target groups, and the attainment of

outcome indicators stipulated by MCYS will be conducted at least once in every

school. The research will be both quantitative and qualitative in nature.

Each activity conducted under PEPS will require the collation of feedback from

participants. Feedback from various activities will be consolidated and submitted by

the service providers to MCYS on a monthly basis together with the reimbursement

processing (Download all required forms from www.peps.sg). These evaluation

reports will contribute to MCYS’ assessment of PEPS programme.

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CONTACTS

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Schools can approach their PEPS service provider for programme planning and

arrangement, or any enquires about the PEPS programme. The list of PEPS service

providers is below:

1. Ain Society Tel: 6665 8131

2. Aoxiang Counselling Service Tel: 6251 5525

3. Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) Tel: 6416 3974

4. EN Community Services Society Tel: 6788 6625

5. Fei Yue Community Services Tel: 6593 6451

6. Focus on the Family Singapore Ltd Tel: 6336 1444 / 6491 0705

7. HOPE Worldwide Singapore Tel: 6312 9671

8. Morning Star Community Services Tel: 6315 8812

9. Oikos.Community @ Sengkang Tel: 6386 0626

10. St Andrew's Centre for Early Childhood Education Tel: 6282 3298

11. SEED Institute Tel: 6332 2535

12. TOUCH Family Services Tel: 6317 9997 / 6317 9978

13. Yong-en Care Centre Tel: 6225 1002

Visit www.peps.sg for latest updates on PEPS.

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ANNEXES

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ANNEX 1 PEPS FACT SHEET

PEPS Fact Sheet 1. Introduction 1.1 The Parent Education in Pre-school (PEPS) Programme is a pre-school extension of the School Family Education (SFE), which has proven to be successful in primary and secondary schools. It presents an efficient channel to conduct family life education to parents beyond the workplace. Both PEPS and SFE programmes offer a continuum of parenting and family life programmes from preschools to Junior Colleges to help parents throughout their parenthood journey. 2. Desired Outcomes & Benefits 2.1 To foster stronger and more stable families, PEPS aims to enhance the quality of family life in the following ways: Desired Outcomes

For parents For students

Equip young parents with effective parenting skills and to promote better parent-child understanding and relationship

Encourage young parents to participate in parenting programmes

Facilitate a safe and stimulating environment for children to develop

Encourage young children’s natural love of learning and to transmit positive family values (heartware)

School Family Education

(SFE)

Parent Education in Pre-school (PEPS)

Child care centres

Kindergartens

Primary

Schools

Secondary Schools

Junior

Colleges

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Outcome Indicators

For parents

For students

No. of hours of Family life education programme

20 hours

12 hrs centre-based

8 hrs zonal talk

12 hours (built into centre children

curriculum)

Percentage of Outreach/ Participants

30% (1st yr)

40% (2nd

yr – cumulative) 60% (3

rd yr – cumulative)

75% (4th year and beyond - cumulative)

100% children aged 3-6

Satisfaction of programme 80%

Usefulness of programme 80%

2.2 The benefits of the PEPS programme are as follow:

For parents For students

Gain confidence and learn positive and effective parenting skills

Better understanding of their children Better parent-child (family) relationships

Better spousal relationship

Develop into socially adept individuals equipped with positive life skills

Develop positive family values from young

For school

A conducive environment for learning Better parent-school relationship Less problems with students’ discipline Early detection of ‘at risk’ families

For the community

A family friendly environment to raise families Fosters community bonding and pride

3. Programme Common Curriculum 3.1 Parents of children enrolled in pre-schools are able to choose up to 20 hours of parenting programmes per year from a common programme menu with topics ranging from managing children's behaviour to strengthening marriages. The programmes take the form of short 1.5 hrs talks to 3 hrs workshops and half day experiential trips and seminars. 3.2 Core programmes for parents include parent-child relationship skills, parenting skills, marriage enrichment, financial planning, and work-life harmony. 3.3 Children in the PEPS schools are taught positive family values and lifeskills such as building self-esteem and being money wise by the child care teachers. Each pre-school teaches 12 hours of children programmes per year as part of the centre curriculum. The ‘Kids for Character Educational Package’, jointly produced by MCYS and SEED Institute (formerly known as Regional Training and Resource Centre) and launched in April 2006, aims to promote social competencies in young children. It is part of the common curriculum for children in the PEPS programme. Parent Support Group (PSG) 3.4 The formation of parent support groups is another feature of the PEPS programme. PEPS schools facilitate the formation of the parent support group to give parents a platform to share information, provide support and form friendships.

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4. Outreach 4.1 PEPS was piloted in 40 NTUC Childcare Co-operative Ltd in April 2005. In FY2008, we extended the PEPS programme to the kindergartens. Major child care and kindergarten chains on board the PEPS programme are:

NTUC Childcare Co-operative Ltd

Learning Vision International Pte Ltd

Metropolitan Young Men’s Christian Association (Singapore)

Kinderland Educare Services Pte Ltd

Pat’s Schoolhouse Pte Ltd

PAP Community Foundation (PCF) Sparkletots

Learning Vision International Pte Ltd

Cherie Hearts International Group PL

Agape Childcare

Care Corner Child Development Centre

Carpe Diem Holdings Pte Ltd

Mondern Montessori International Pte Ltd

Presbyterian Community Service

PCF Education Centre

4.2 As at February 2012, we have 535 PEPS schools onboard the PEPS programme. More than 200,000 parents and young children benefited from the PEPS programmes since its inception, a more than 100-fold increase from the pilot outreach of 2,000. 5. Core Programmes Parents

1) Effective parenting skills 2) Marriage enrichment 3) Financial planning 4) Personal work-life effectiveness 5) Parent-child relationship

Children

1) Positive family values 2) Character/ values education 3) Communication and relationship skills

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ANNEX 2 PEPS APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION FORM

PARENT EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL

(PEPS) PROGRAMME

To apply for PEPS, please complete this form and submit it via email: [email protected] or fax

to 63549868.

PART I: PRE-SCHOOL INFORMATION

General Information

Name of Pre-School: __________________________________________________________

Name of Principal: ______________________________ Email Address: ________________

Name of Supervisor: _________________________ Email Address: ____________________

Name of Contact Person:_____________________ Email Address: _____________________

Address of Pre-School: ________________________________________________________

Telephone No.: ______________ Fax No.: ______________

Profile

No. of children: ____ Profile of children: ____% (Chinese)____% (Malay)

____% (Tamil) ____% (Others)

List of parenting talks/workshops conducted for the past one year*

Date Title of workshop No. of participants

_______ _______________________________________ _______________

_______ _______________________________________ _______________

_______ _______________________________________ _______________

*Any existing parenting talks/workshops already conducted by your pre-school before the PEPS

programme.

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Logistics and Administration

1. My pre-school is able to have PEPS activities (for parents, for instance) in the

evening or Saturday afternoon Yes No

2. My pre-school is committed to reach out to the 2 target groups (parents & children) through

PEPS activities Yes No

3. My pre-school is able to provide logistic & technical support (OHP, Lap-top,

LCD projector etc) for any PEPS activities Yes No

Purpose for setting up PEPS in your pre-school**

Please include the following in your proposal:

1. Outreach plans for 2 target groups (includes publicity plans to parents and children)

Eg: Parents: To distribute flyers to parents to inform them of the PEPS programme during parent-

teacher meetings. Children: To include the Kids for Character Educational Package into the

children curriculum.

2. Proposed plans to meet PEPS desired outcomes

Eg: To organise 12 hours of centre-based programme in a year. To encourage parents to attend

PEPS Zonal Talks in a year.

3. Future visions of family life education programmes in your pre-school

Eg: Better parent-centre relationship. To equip parents with skills and knowledge to become

effective and loving parents.

** Please use additional sheets of paper when necessary

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PART II: INFORMATION ON SERVICE PROVIDER

(Note: To fill up all information on a proposed NEW service provider that is not listed on the current PEPS service

provider list. If you have selected a service provider from the existing list, you only need to put in the organisation’s

name; the other information is not required. MCYS already has all information on the current PEPS service

providers. If you leave Part II blank, MCYS will help match a suitable service provider for your pre-school.)

General Information

No. of years organisation is registered: ____ years

No. of staff in organisation: ____

Description of organisation’s core business:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Please enclose supporting documents on the organisation’s registration with the relevant

government authorities.

Particulars of Head of Organisation/ Agency

Name of Organisation: __________________________________________________________

Name of Head: ____________________________________ Telephone No.: _______________

Designation: _________________________________ Email Address: ____________________

Educational Qualifications: _______________________________________________________

Name of Contact Person: ____________________________ Telephone No.: _______________

Designation: _________________________________ Email Address: ____________________

Address of Organisation:_________________________________________________________

PART III: FOR OFFICIAL USE

Application for PEPS: Approved/Not Approved

Recommended by: ____________________ Designation:______________ Date: __________

Approved by: ________________________ Designation:______________ Date: __________

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ANNEX 3

PEPS YEARLY-PROGRAMME-PLAN (IN-CENTRE PROGRAMMES)

PARENT EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOLS (PEPS) PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME PLAN FOR IN-CENTRE PARENT PROGRAMMES

FOR FY 2012 (1 APRIL 2012 - 31 MARCH 2013)

(Note: Please email to: [email protected] or fax: 6354 9868)

Name of Childcare Chain/Centre/Kindergarten:

_________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Name of Contact person: ____________________________________ Contact no.: _________________ Email: __________________

Total number of Parents: _________________________________

(Same as the total number of children)

Programmes for Parent

S/N Programme/Activity

(please indicate programme code)

Tentative

Date/

Time

Frame

Total

hrs

Estimated

No. of

parents

participants*

Estimated

No. of

children

participants

Estimated

total cost

Remarks

1 E.g. P3-DISC Parenting by Design 2/4/2010/

7 pm

2 hr 30 parents 0 $150

TOTAL

TARGET 12 hrs 1st year - 30%

2nd

year – 40%

3rd

year – 60%

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ANNEX 4 PEPS HALF-YEARLY CHILDREN REPORT

PARENT EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL (PEPS) PROGRAMME

CHILDREN PROGRAMME

HALF-YEARLY REPORT

Name of Childcare Centre/ Kindergarten:____________________________________________________________________________________

Centre Contact person: ____________________________________ Tel: ___________________________ Email: ________________________

Average Children Enrolment (Aged 3-6 yrs old): _____________

S/N Level Programme/Activity No. of

session

No. of

hours per

session

Total number of

hours

Estimated No. of

children

participated

Remarks

Eg: PG1

– K2

Kids for Character, Character for Kids

40 15 mins 40 x 15 mins = 10

hours

50

TOTAL

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ANNEX 5

PROGRAMME PROPOSAL/ REPORT

PROGRAMME PROPOSAL/ REPORT

PARENT EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL (PEPS) PROGRAMME

Name of Childcare Centre/Kindergarten: ______________________________________________

Programme Title: __________________________________________________________________

Speaker(s): ________________________________________________________________________

Date/Time: _____________________________ Duration:______________________________

No. of expected/ registered participants: Parents: __________ Children: ____________________

No. of actual participants: Parents: _____________ Children: _____________________________

Objective/Synopsis

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Outline:

(For field trips, please include programme schedule and elaborate on how the parent education

component is incorporated into the programme.)

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Submitted by: Supported by:

________________________________ _______________________________________

Name & Signature of Authorised Person Name & Signature of Authorised Person

Childcare Centre/ Kindergarten Service Provider

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ANNEX 6 PARENT WORKSHOP EVALUATION FORM-ENGLISH

(IN-CENTRE PROGRAMME)

WORKSHOP EVALUATION FORM – PARENTS AND CENTRE STAFF

PARENT EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL (PEPS) PROGRAMME

This form may take you 5 minutes to fill in

Name of Childcare Centre/Kindergarten: ____________________________________________

Topic: _______________________________________________________________________

Speaker: __________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Please help us to improve our service to you by taking a few minutes to give us your feedback. Thank

you. Please tick or circle the appropriate item.

Personal Particulars (compulsory)

1 a) Educational Qualification

1 Tertiary 2 „A‟ Level 3 „O‟ Level

4 Secondary education 5 Primary education 6 None

b) Age Group

1 17-24 years 2 25-29 years 3 30-34 years

4 35-39 years 5 40-44 years 6 45 years & above

c) Sex 1 Male 2 Female

d) Is this your first time attending a family life education Yes No

workshop? 1 2

e) Do you agree that “Family education programmes such as Parenting and Marriage education

are important”? Yes No

1 2

f) Do you agree that “It is important that I attend family Yes No

life education programmes”? 1 2

Content/ Speakers Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

2. The content of the workshop was enriching & useful. 1

2 3 4 5

3. The speaker was knowledgeable in the subject field.

1 2 3 4 5

4. The speaker has provided relevant examples.

1 2 3 4 5

5. I will apply the practical knowledge and skills that I

have gained from this workshop.

1 2 3 4 5

6. Overall, I am satisfied with the workshop. 1 2 3 4 5

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7 Has the workshop been helpful to you? Yes No

If No, please state your reasons: 1 2

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

8 Tick the statement/s that best describes your feelings after attending the workshop (You may tick

more than one):

1 I have learnt new skills which I can practise

2 I am more confident of what I do

3 I understand more about the subject matter

4 I will definitely put the knowledge to good use

5 There was nothing new

6 I feel I don't know enough

7 It's been a waste of time

9 What motivated you to come for this workshop?

1 Accessible location

2 Curiosity

3 Relevant topic at appropriate time

4 Persuaded by PTA/ PSG/ other parents

5 Wish to improve my family life

6 Others (Please specify) ______________________________________________

10 Would you recommend other friends to attend such workshops?

1 Yes

No. If No, please tick your possible reasons

2 Speaker is not up to expectations.

3 I have no friends who have such needs.

4 My friends may not be interested to attend.

5 Others (Please specify) _________________________________________

11 I allow my comments to be quoted by MCYS and the pre-school. Yes No

1 2

12 I‟m willing to take part in any PEPS survey to identify areas of improvement so as to serve me

better. Yes No

1 2

Name : ___________________________________________________________________

Telephone No. : _____________________ Email address: ___________________________

Any other comments:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE FEEDBACK

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ANNEX 7 PARENT WORKSHOP EVALUATION FORM-CHINESE

(IN-CENTRE PROGRAMME)

Name of Childcare Centre/Kindergarten: ___________________________________________________

Topic 题目: _____________________________________________________________________

Speaker 讲员: ____________________________________ Date 日期: _________________

Please help us to improve our service to you by taking a few minutes to give us your feedback. Thank you.

请撥出几分钟的时间填写这份评估表协助我们改善我们的服务。谢谢。

Please tick or circle the appropriate item. 请在适当的格子打 或圈出适当的回应 。

Personal Particulars (compulsory) 个人资料 (必要填写)

1. a) Educational Qualification 教育程度 (please tick) 请打

1 Tertiary 大专 2 „A‟ Level „A‟ 水准 3 „O‟ Level „O‟ 水准

4 Secondary education 中学 5 Primary education 小学 6 None 无

b) Age Group 年龄层

1 17-24 years (岁) 2 25-29 years (岁) 3 30-34 years (岁)

4 35-39 years (岁) 5 40-44 years (岁) 6 45 years & above 45岁或以上

c) Sex 性别 1 Male 男 2 Female 女

d) Is this your first time attending a family life education programme? (please circle)

这是您第一次参 加家庭教育讲座吗？(请圈) Yes 是/ No 不是

1 2

e) Do you agree that “Family education programmes such as Parenting and Marriage education are important”?

您是否同意“有关亲 子和婚姻的家庭教育的活动是很重要的”？ Yes 是/ No 不是

1 2

f) Do you agree that “It is important to me that I attend family life education programmes”?

您是否同意“参加有关家庭教育的活动对我来说是很重要的”？ Yes是/ No不是

1 2

WORKSHOP EVALUATION FORM – PARENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF 活动评估表

PARENT EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL (PEPS) PROGRAMME This form may take you 5 minutes to fill in

Content / Speakers 内容 / 讲员 Strongly Disagree

非常不赞同

Strongly Agree

非常赞同

2。The content of the workshop was enriching & useful.

讲座的内容丰富实际。

1 2 3 4 5

3。The speaker was knowledgeable in the subject field.

讲员对他的所讲的题目有足够的知识。

1 2 3 4 5

4。The speaker has provided relevant examples.

讲员有引用实在的例子。

1 2 3 4 5

5. I will apply the practical knowledge and skills that I have

gained from this workshop.

我将应用在这次讲座里所学习的知识和技巧。

1 2 3 4 5

6。Overall, I am satisfied with the workshop.

总体上，我对这次的讲座很满意。

1 2 3

4

5

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7。 Has the talk been helpful to you? 您认为这次的讲座对您有帮助吗？ Yes 有 / No 没有

1 2

If no, please state your reasons:

如果没有，请写下原因。___________________________________________________________

8。 Tick the statement/s that best describes your feelings after attending the workshop (You may tick more than one):

以下哪些最能形容您上课后的心情 (您的选择可以多过一个)：

1 I have learnt new skills which I can practise 我学习到可以运用的新技巧

2 I am more confident of what I do 我对所做事的更有信心

3 I understand more about the subject matter 我对所谈的课题有更深的了解

4 I will definitely put the knowledge to good use 我一定会把所学习到的知识很好的运用出来

5There was nothing new 没有新的学习

6 I feel I don‟t know enough 我觉得我知道的不足

7 It‟s been a waste of time 这活动浪费我的时间

9。 What motivated you to come for this workshop? 什么原因促使您来参加 这次的讲座？

1 Accessible location 地点方便

2 Curiosity 好奇

3 Relevant topic at appropriate time 适合的题目与时间

4 Persuaded by PTA/PSG/ other parents 其他的家长/家长教师协会/家长小组成员说服我

5 Wish to improve my family life 我希望改善我的家庭生活

6 Others (Please specify) 其他 (请注明) _____________________________

10。Would you recommend other friends to attend such workshops?

您会向您的朋友推荐类似活动吗？

1 Yes 會

If No, please tick your possible reasons 若是不會 ，请您勾出有关的原因或其他

2 Speaker is not up to expectations. 指导员没有达到我的要求。

3 I have no friends who have such needs. 我的朋友没有这方面的需要。

4 My friends may not be interested to attend. 我的朋友没有兴趣参加講座。

5 Others (Pls. specify) 其他 (请注明) _________________________________________

11。I allow my comments to be quoted by MCYS and the school. Yes 可以/ No 不可以

我允许社会发展青年及体育部和学校引用我的评语 1 2

12。I‟m willing to take part in any PEPS survey to identify areas of improvement so as to serve me better.

为了寻求进步及改善服务，我愿意接受有关家庭教育的活动问卷的调查。 Yes 可以/ No 不可以

1 2

Name 姓名 (英 ) ：

______________________________________________________________________________________

Tel 电话 ：___________________________ Email address 电邮 : _________________________

Any other comments 其他评语:

______________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your feedback!

多谢您宝贵的意见与评语

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ANNEX 8 PARENT ATTENDANCE LIST

ATTENDANCE LIST FOR IN-CENTRE PROGRAMME/ FIELD TRIP

PARENT EDUCATION IN PRESCHOOL (PEPS) PROGRAMME

Name of Childcare Centre/ Kindergarten: ____________________________________________________

Topic: __________________________________________________________________________________

Speaker: _____________________________________ Date/Time: ___________________________

NO NAME OF CHILD NAME OF PARENT/

PARTICIPANTS

1ST

TIME

PARTICIPANT*

SIGNATURE

1 Y / N

2 Y / N

3 Y / N

4 Y / N

5 Y / N

6 Y / N

7 Y / N

8 Y / N

9 Y / N

10 Y / N

11 Y / N

12 Y / N

13 Y / N

14 Y / N

15 Y / N

16 Y / N

17 Y / N

18 Y / N

19 Y / N

20 Y / N

21 Y / N

*1

st time participating in a Family Life Education programme

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ANNEX 9 FIELD TRIP EVALUATION FORM

FIELD TRIP EVALUATION FORM - PARENTS

PARENT EDUCATION IN PRE-SCHOOL (PEPS) PROGRAMME

Name of Childcare Centre/Kindergarten: ___________________________________________________

Programme Title: ________________________________________ Date/Time: _______________________

Parenting Topic: ______________________________________________________________________

Speaker/ Facilitator: ___________________________________________________________________

Please tick or circle the appropriate item.

Personal Particulars

1a) Educational Qualification

1 Tertiary 2 „A‟ Level 3 „O‟ Level

4 Secondary education 5 Primary education 6 None

b) Age Group

1 17-24 years 2 25-29 years 3 30-34 years

4 35-39 years 5 40-44 years 6 45 years & above

c) Sex 1 Male 2 Female

d) Is this your first time attending a family life education programme? Yes No

1 2

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

2. I have gained relevant and useful parenting

knowledge and skills from the field trip.

1

2 3 4 5

3. The speaker/facilitator helped to highlight relevant

learning points related to parenting/family life.

1 2 3 4 5

4. The activities allowed me to bond with my child

and apply the parenting/family life skills that I have

learnt.

1 2 3 4 5

5. I allow my comments to be quoted by MCYS and the pre-school. Yes No

1 2

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6. I‟m willing to take part in future PEPS surveys that would help identify areas of improvement so

as to serve me better. Yes No

1 2

Name : ______________________________________________________________

Telephone No. : _____________________ Email address: ___________________________

Any other comments:

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE FEEDBACK

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USEFUL RESOURCES

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Parent Involvement Plan For PEPS Schools

Parent Education in Pre-School (PEPS) Guide on Set Up and Management: Resource 1

Introduction Parents are their children’s most important teachers and mentors, and they bear primary responsibility for nurturing them. To help parents fulfill this responsibility, we need to equip them with knowledge and skills to fortify parent-child relationship and foster a better family life. Parent-school partnership creates opportunities for shared understanding and platform in the development of children. When schools and families work together to support learning, parents are empowered and students do better both in school and in life.

Benefits of Parent-Involvement

For Children:

Better academic performance and attendance.

More confident and self-disciplined.

Stronger and more stable family ties. For Parents:

More responsive and sensitive to children’s social, emotional, intellectual and developmental needs.

More positive and less punitive disciplinary methods.

Confidence in parenting skills

Better relationship with school For Schools and Educators

Improved communication and understanding between parents, teachers and administrators.

Improved student behavior and lesser disciplinary problems

Conducive environment for learning and working.

Parent Involvement Plan For PEPS Schools

Parent Education in Pre-School (PEPS) Guide on Set Up and Management: Resource 1

Parent-Involvement Checklist

1. Communicate the Need for Parent Involvement

Brief school staff on family life education programmes (PEPS) and importance of parental involvement

Garner support from key stakeholders (E.g., school management, Parent Support

Group, parents, service providers, etc)

Establish clear and common objectives

Form a working team (E.g., the working team may comprise Principal, HOD/senior staff, Parent Support Group Chair and service provider/ coordinator)

2. Gather Information

Assess current level of parent involvement and areas of improvement (see Assess Current Practice sample questions)

Identify priorities and needs of parents, staff and students through survey (see

School Needs Analysis Survey) or focus group discussion

Formulate recommendations to enhance parent involvement in the coming year (You may use the Yearly Programme Plan template in Annex 3 as a guide and discuss the plan with service provider)

3. Developing a Parent Involvement Plan

Specify overall objectives

Outline strategies

Indicate the timeline for action

Identify key responsibilities of working team (Please use the Parent Involvement Plan template as a guide)

Parent Involvement Plan For PEPS Schools

Parent Education in Pre-School (PEPS) Guide on Set Up and Management: Resource 1

4. Informing the Key Stakeholders

Plan communication channels

Dissemination of information to school’s key stakeholders (E.g., school management, Parent Support Group, parents, service providers, etc)

5. Evaluating the Initiative

Conduct evaluation through feedback forms

Refer back to parent involvement plan

Reflect and refine strategies with the working team when needed

Parent Involvement Plan For PEPS Schools

Parent Education in Pre-School (PEPS) Guide on Set Up and Management: Resource 1

Assess Current Practice

The following is a list of sample questions that may be useful when assessing parent involvement in your school.

How are parents made to feel welcome at school?

How are parents encouraged to express their opinions/needs to the school?

How do schools ensure that they communicate to all parents?

How do parents communicate with the school?

How often does the school meet the parents?

Does the school have a group of parent volunteers/ambassadors to advocate parent involvement and participation in programmes?

How does the school publicise parenting programmes?

Are there any barriers or challenges that are preventing better parent involvement?

Parent Involvement Plan For PEPS Schools

Parent Education in Pre-School (PEPS) Guide on Set Up and Management: Resource 1

OBJECTIVES

STRATEGIES Specific plans to achieve the objectives

METHOD

Specific programmes and initiatives

RESOURCES

Manpower, budget, equipment, venue, time needed

TIMELINE

COMMUNICATION How to publicise these programmes/initiatives

Example:

To encourage parents to provide at home-learning support for their pre-schoolers

Empower parents with the knowledge of how they can support educating their pre-schooler at home

- Choose relevant topics from PEPS menu e.g.: Enhancing your Child’s Intelligence, Importance of Play to Your Child’s Development

-Service Providers will provide speakers and resource materials schools will provide venue, equipment and publicity*

*Refer to PEPS funding guideline

-By the end of term 1

(During parents’ orientation, school performance)

-School’s notice board

-Teachers

- Publicity flyers

Example:

To forge stronger school-parent partnerships

To have discussions session and network with parents to understand their needs and concerns

- A breakfast coffee session with parents

- Invite parents on schools’ field trips with teachers imparting parenting tips to parents

-Venue -Facilitator -Refreshment - Organising committee - Parenting handouts -Budget* *PEPS Schools can submit claims for field trips if there are parenting components, please refer to funding guideline

-Once in every four months

-Teachers

-Publicity flyers

Parent-Involvement Plan Template

Parent Involvement Tips For PEPS Schools

Parent Education in Pre-School (PEPS) Guide on Set Up and Management:

Resource 1

Parent Involvement Tips: 1. Build a parent database Build a database of parents’ contact information, including telephone, mailing and email addresses so that schools can publicise programme through these channels.

2. Publicise programme through school collaterals and other events Information about upcoming parenting programmes can be distributed to the parents during the schools’ open house day or orientation sessions. Updates on upcoming PEPS programmes may be included in school’s newsletters, website and notice boards. 3. Set up a parenting resource corner Schools can set up a parent resource centre or corner at the school, stocked with family life education resource materials for parents to pick up. Upcoming programmes or events can also be publicised at this corner. 4. Incorporate parenting programme into other school events Parenting programmes can be incorporated into a school’s major event like orientation sessions, graduation ceremony or even during the Meet-the-Parents sessions, where parent attendance is likely to be high. 5. Establish a parent network

Organise network sessions for parents to encourage and assist parents to make friends and share their parenting experiences. Facilitators can be invited to share parenting tips during the networking sessions. Encourage parents to invite and bring a new parent to the networking sessions.

Parent Involvement Tips For PEPS Schools

Parent Education in Pre-School (PEPS) Guide on Set Up and Management:

Resource 1

6. Bring parenting programmes closer to parents

Schools can organize combine school parenting programmes and extend the programmes to workplaces or even the community nearby. MCYS provides a funding of up to $400 for venue fees for combine school programmes. 7. Be flexible in timing and programme format

Schools can consider organising weekend breakfast sessions to appeal to busy parents or conduct lunchtime parenting talks for working parents. Schools can include parenting talks or parent-child activities during fieldtrips. Be sure to include a debrief with practical parenting tips for interactive programmes. 8. Organise a children programme simultaneously

One of the greatest concerns of parents is that arrangements will have to be made to tend to their children when they attend parenting programmes. Schools may garner higher participation rates and parents will feel more at ease if a concurrent children programme is available. Simple and meaningful programme such as story-telling or interactive activities can be organized for children.

Parent Education in Pre-School (PEPS) Guide on Set Up and Management:

Resource 2

Parents’ inputs will help us plan parenting programmes that better suit your needs. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. All responses will be kept strictly confidential.

SECTION A: PARENT INVOLVEMENT

On a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) – 5 (Strongly Agree), please circle your response to each statement below.

Strongly Strongly

Disagree Agree

1. I am confident of my parenting skills. 1 2 3 4 5

2. I am involved in my child’s school activities. 1 2 3 4 5

3. I am aware of parenting programmes offered by my child’s school

1 2 3 4 5

4. I feel welcome at my child’s school. 1 2 3 4 5

If you circled 1 or 2 to Question 4, please state reasons:

_______________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION B: PARENT PARTICIPATION

On a scale of 1 (Least Likely) – 5 (Most Likely), please circle your response to each statement below.

Least Most

Likely Likely

5. How likely will you attend parenting programmes conducted by your child’s school?

1 2 3 4 5

If you circled 1 or 2 to Question 2i, please circle all the possible reasons below.

a) Not interested b) Do not think it is necessary/relevant

c) Busy/No time to attend due to other commitments

d) Able to obtain information from other sources like Internet, books, etc

e) Others (please specify): ______________________________________________________________

On a scale of 1 (Least Important) - 5 (Most Important), please circle the importance of each component in a parenting programme.

Least Most

Important Important

6. Quality of speakers, e.g.: knowledge, content, delivery, credentials

1 2 3 4 5

7. Programme format, e.g.: workshop, talk, sharing 1 2 3 4 5

8. Location, e.g.: convenience, distance 1 2 3 4 5

9. Content, e.g.: relevancy, usefulness, interest 1 2 3 4 5

10. Timing, e.g.: after work hours, weekends 1 2 3 4 5

11. Environment, e.g.: facilities, comfortable setting/seating 1 2 3 4 5

Please indicate how you get to know about parents’ activities conducted by the school?

Please circle your response.

a) School’s publications e.g.: newsletter, notice board, flyers

b) From my child

c) Through other parents d) From teachers

SCHOOL NEEDS ANALYSIS SURVEY – TEMPLATE

Parent Education in Pre-School (PEPS) Guide on Set Up and Management:

Resource 2

e) Others (please specify): ______________________________________________________________

Which topic would be of interest and relevance to you in enhancing your parenting skills? Please circle your response.

Not Neutral Interested

Interested

12. Child development, e.g.: understanding children development, imparting values, building character, confidence and self-esteem

1 2 3

13. Parenting tips, e.g.: effective discipline, improve parent-child bonding, effective communication, etc

1 2 3

14. Marriage enrichment, e.g.,: communication and conflict resolution, 1 2 3

15. Work-life harmony 1 2 3

16. What other topics should be included in the parenting programme? Please specify:

____________________________________________________________________________________

What is your preferred format for the parenting programmes? Please circle your response.

Least Neutral Most

Preferred Preferred

17. Talks/ seminars 1 2 3

18. Workshops 1 2 3

19. Parent support group sharing 1 2 3

20. Interactive/experiential activities 1 2 3

21. Others, please specify: _________________________________________________________________

Please circle your preferred time slot to attend parenting programmes.

Morning Afternoon Evening

22. Monday to Friday 1 2 3

23. Saturday 1 2 3

What is your preferred duration for each parenting programme? Please circle the preferred slot.

a) 1 hour to 1.5 hour b) 1.5 hour to 2 hours

c) 2 to 2.5 hours d) Over 2.5 hours

What language would you prefer the programme to be conducted in? Please circle the preferred slot.

a) English b) Mandarin

c) Malay d) Tamil

Contact Information (Optional)

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:

I would like to receive regular updates and information about family life education programmes offered by the school.

Thank you for completing this survey.

Family Service Centres

The Family Service Centre (FSCs) is a key community-based focal point and social service provider

for families in Singapore. As agencies with professional social workers, FSCs provide professional

intervention to strengthen family functioning and well-being. An FSC's core services are Casework &

Counselling and Information & Referral. FSCs also provide other programmes which may include

family life education, developmental programmes and outreach programmes. Contact ComCare Call

at 1800-222-0000 to find out the FSC serving your area.

Samaritans of Singapore

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) provides a 24 hour emotional support hotline

(1800-221-4444) manned by trained volunteers. It caters to people who are in crisis, and to those who

are despairing, discouraged or distressed.

Singapore Children’s Society Tinkle Friends

Tinkle Friends is a national toll-free helpline (1800-2744-788) for all primary-school-aged children in

Singapore. The helpline provides support, advice and information to lonely and distressed children,

especially in situations when their parents or main caregivers are unavailable. Tinkle Friend Helpline

is manned by trained volunteers.

Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports – Child Protection and Welfare

Services

Reporting of suspected child abuse is the first positive step in helping to prevent or stop the abuse.

Appropriate investigation and intervention will be conducted to prevent further harm to the child. At

the same time, professional assistance will also be provided to the abused child and the family.

For further information or for reporting of child abuse, please contact Child Protection and Welfare

Helpline at 1800-777 0000.

WHERE FAMILIES CAN GET HELP