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Briefing Slides

• Why should you apply?
• Who can apply?
• When to apply?
• What is the process?

From Application to Assessment

SPARK Certification

Benefits

• 1. Endorsement of centre quality
• 2. Information to guide parents in their

selection of preschools

• 3. Quality benchmarks to guide staff in

improvement efforts

Why should you apply?

SPARK Application

Eligibility

• 1. Meet all regulatory / licensing requirements
• 2. Be in operation for at least 1 year
• 3. Submit Self-Appraisal (2015) and Action

Plan (2016)

Who can apply?

SPARK Application

Windows

1 – 15 February 1 – 15 April 1 – 15 July 1 – 15 October

When to apply?

• 1. Application (Online!)
• 2. Assessment
• 3. Results

What is the process?

XXX Preschool

Apply online via SPARK Portal https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark Mail out cheque for application fee of $400 (Non-refundable)

Application (Online)

Applications will be processed to ensure eligibility criteria are met.

• 1. Meet all regulatory / licensing requirements
• 2. Be in operation for at least 1 year
• 3. Submit Self-Appraisal (2015) and Action Plan (2016)

Centres will be notified of dates for:

• 1. Submission of documents; and
• 2. On-site SPARK Assessment

Processing Applications

Stage 1: APPLICATION Stage 2: REGULATORY / LICENSING CHECK Stage 3: ASSESSMENT Stage 4: REVIEW RESULTS Stage 5: RESULTS

No Yes

Meet eligibility? Preschool applies online @ https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark Preschool mails out cheque ($400 application fee) ECDA verifies preschool’s eligibility Preschool is notified Preschool submits 3 sets of documents (hardcopy) Assessors conduct 2-day on-site assessment Assessors prepare assessment report Preschool is notified of 2-day on-site assessment SPARK Committee reviews assessment report Assessors present assessment report to preschool

SPARK APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Documents to be submitted:

 Self-appraisal 2015  Action Plan 2016  Centre Profile and Staff List  Calendar of Events 2016  N2-K2 Timetables  N2-K2 Curriculum Plans for term of assessment

(For all learning areas, including MT if available)

 N2-K2 Lesson Plans for week of assessment

(For all learning areas, including MT if available)

Submit 3 full sets in hardcopy

Submitting Documents

SPARK Assessment

On-site Visit

Conducted over

2 days

8am to 5pm

Assessment

SPARK Assessment

On-site Visit

• 1. Observe lessons based on timetable
• 2. Interview staff (mainly EL teachers)
• 3. Check documents
• eg. lesson plans, children’s portfolios, notes of meetings
• Keep relevant documents that serve centre’s needs
• Mostly check on records 1 year back from assessment
• Some indicators require records up to 3 years back

Assessment

Please prepare a room, free from any recording devices, for assessors

Assessment

SPARK Assessment

On-site Visit

SPARK Assessment

Outcome

Minimum average score of 2 to achieve SPARK certification

Results

SPARK Assessment Report Presentation Assessors will share the assessment:

• Outcome
• Strengths
• Areas for improvement

Results

SPARK Certification

Validity

Valid for

3 years

Results

Centres which meet the standards for SPARK could apply for the certificate of achievement and other items at a cost of S$400.

Assessment Report SPARK Banner Listed on ECDA’s website Use of SPARK logo SPARK Presentation Ceremony  Certificate & Plaque  Collaterals

Results

More details in SPARK Application Guide 2016 Download from ‘Resource Toolkit’ @ https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark

SPARK Application Guide

SPARK Portal https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark

ID is the Centre Code

SPARK Portal – Apply for SPARK, upload Centre’s Self-appraisal & Action Plan https://www.ecda.gov.sg/Spark

Online Portals

SPARK Infosite – One-stop info portal about SPARK www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARKINFO

SPARK@ecda.gov.sg 6736 7530

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