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FAMILY MATTERS!

Family Education & Promotion

Family Policies Incentives Legislation

is one key part of the puzzle

… to make Singapore the best place for families

Family Services

MSF works in partnership with the community to create a pro-family environment through: – instilling positive values and shaping mindset towards family, marriage and parenthood – informing, educating, empowering individuals through their life journey to form and build strong families

The School Family Education (SFE) journey started 10 years ago …

We wanted to make

family life education programmes and resources easily accessible to parents,

students and staff in

schools

• i. Equip parents with the skills and knowledge to:
• Enrich and strengthen their family life; and
• Foster better parent-child understanding and relationship
• ii. Equip students with:
• Life Skills;
• Skills to build healthy relationships with their peers and

family; and

• Positive values and attitudes towards family, relationships

and life in general

Parent Education in Pre-school (PEPS)

Child care centres Kindergartens

School Family Education (SFE)

Primary Schools Secondary Schools Junior Colleges

In 2002, we piloted the School Family

Education (SFE) programme in 4 schools:

Nanyang Primary School Temasek Primary School Bartley Secondary School Commonwealth Secondary School

Since 2002, we have grown from 4 SFE schools to 257 schools in 2012

SFE Schools (72%) Non-SFE Schools (28%) SFE Schools Non-SFE Schools

. Our Outreach.

Almost 3 in 4 schools are now on the SFE programme

.Our Outreach.

Primary Schools, 139 Secondary Schools, 111 Junior Colleges, 4 Others, 3

Profile of SFE schools

Since its inception in 2002, the programme has reached close to 2

million participants

9 in 10

• f parents and

school staff surveyed indicated that …

Source: 2009 SFE Survey

“it’s important to bring Family Life Education to schools”

… and are satisfied with the

SFE programmes

Source: 2009 SFE Survey

• Communication among family members
• Able to listen to their children’s views
• Able to express affection towards

family members

better:

6 in 10

parents

reported

Moving forward …

Parents, Students & Staff

Quality programmes, engaging content

Trainers should be engaging, objective, knowledgeable and have

• wn experiences to share

More in-depth programmes, with focus on specific issues Tailored programmes – Less rehashing of topics/content More hands-on activities in addition to sit down lectures/talks

Schools

Wider choices, quality programmes

Want a better variety of programmes Important for programmes to attract families, especially the unconverted Quality programmes and trainers More funding support

Service Providers

Funding is a key concern

Insufficient funding quantum to cover the cost of organizing FLE programmes Line item funding too restrictive Funding does not take into account family interactive elements Admin cost of implementing school- based and workplace based programmes not covered

… an umbrella movement to give a greater push to family life education and promotion efforts within the family, in school, in the community and at work.

Young Working Adults Youth Children Soon-to Weds Married Couples First time Parents Singles Parents with Young Children Parents with Teens

@ Community

For Every Life Stage

Children with Elderly Parents

@ Work @ School @ Business

Insert SFE Logo

Enhancements

• More Funding

#1

• More Streamlined Partnership

#2

• More Choice, Easier Access to

FLE Programmes

#3

SFE

• Programme funding on

sliding scale: ₋ 1st year: : $20,000 ₋ 2nd year: $15,000 ₋ 3rd year onwards: $10,000

• SFE coordinator fees

₋ 1st – 3rd year: $10,000 ₋ 4th year onwards: $5,000

FamilyMatters@School

FamilyMatters@School

• Flat programme

funding of up to $20,000 per year

• Flat funding for school

coordinator fees at $12,000 per year (78 hrs/mth) - Max no. of

schools a coordinator can take

• n: 3

. More Funding.

• MSF will no longer require schools to have a

dedicated service provider.

• Schools can manage FamilyMatters@School

programme independently, with the assistance of their coordinator.

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. More Streamlined Partnership.

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.Role of MSF. MSF offers funding and other support:

• Funding of $20,000 per year for FLE programmes and

$12,000 per year for school coordinator honorarium fee

• FamilyMatters@School Programme Menu with a wide-

array of FLE programmes to facilitate schools in programme planning and selection

• Recruitment, orientations, training etc. to support

schools and other partners in programme implementation

• FLE resource materials

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.Role of Schools and School Coordinators.

Schools appoint and work with appointed coordinator to:

• Conduct needs assessment to identify family life education

(FLE) needs of their parents and students

• Design and develop a year-long FLE plan of at least 100 hours

programmes

• Set up and manage family resource area
• Build a pool of trained parent facilitators who can conduct

FLE programmes in the school;

• Implement FLE programmes (including coordination with

service providers to ensure smooth programme delivery, publicity to engage parents etc.)

• Gather participant feedback and assess programme

effectiveness

• Submit monthly programme evaluation and reimbursements

to MSF

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.Role of Service Providers.

• Development and delivery of FLE

programmes

• Offers a comprehensive list of programmes on

wide-array of parenting and family topics from trained family life educators and professionals.

• Offers schools more choice, easier access to

FLE programmes

• Programme Menu on www.familymatters.sg

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FamilyMatters@School Programme Menu

MSF introducing…

. More Choice, Easier Access to FLE Programmes. .

Schools can have:

• Wider choice of service providers and

programmes.

• Better control and ownership in

programme planning and selection.

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. More Choice, Easier Access to FLE Programmes. .

Key Performance Indicators

&

Funding Caps

100

FLE Programme Hours At least

70

Parent Hours Not more than

30

Student Hours

CURRENT: 70 hours of FLE programmes for parents, of which no more than 10 social hours. NEW:

• 70 hours of FLE programmes for parents, of which at least 50% (i.e. 35

hours) shall be from FamilyMatters@School Programme Menu.

• Remaining may consist of in-house programmes by school staff or

trained parent facilitators.

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.Previous SFE Outcome Indicators.

Parent Hours At least 60hrs

• f FLE programme

Social Hours Not more than 10hrs

Student Hours Not more than 30hrs

• f FLE programme

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.Revised FamilyMatters@School Outcome Indicators.

Parent Hours At least 35hrs of FLE programmes* by trained family life educators or professional speakers/ trainers *FamilyMatters@School Programme Menu

Parent Hours Not more than 35hrs

• f in-house FLE

programmes Student Hours Not more than 30hrs of FLE programmes

• Family bonding/interactive activities allowed, but

not exceed 50% of total programme duration.

• The following will not be supported:

– Projects that are religious in nature or proselytise a particular faith – Counseling or remedial programmes – School orientation programme, graduation ceremony

• r any academic-oriented programmes

– Fund-raising events – Overseas trips

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.Pointers to note for All Programmes.

• Parent programmes, regardless in-house or from

programme menu, should:

– equip parents with skills to enrich and strengthen their family life, and foster better parent-child understanding and relationship – open to all parents in the schools – a minimum attendance of 10 parents

• No clocking in of multiple sessions

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.Pointers to note for Parent Programmes.

• Student programmes should equip students with life

skills; skills to build healthy relationships with their peers and family; positive values and attitudes towards family, relationships and life in general.

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.Pointers to note for Student Programmes.

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.Funding Caps.

Programme Hours Funding Amount Parent Hours: By trained family life

• educators. From

Programme Menu At least 35 hours No cap, as long as total programme cost does not exceed $20,000 per year. Parent Hours: In-house FLE programme Not more than 35 hours Capped at $5,000 per year Student Hours: Can either be in-house or by trained family life educators or professional speakers/ trainers Not more than 30 hours Capped at $5,000 per year

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.Funding Caps.

Funding cannot be used for:

• Office & IT Equipments (such as computers/laptops,

printers, cameras, memory cards, thumb drives, etc.)

• Prizes & door gifts
• Printing of collaterals (e.g. T-shirts, caps, etc.)
• Gift vouchers
• Venue rental or set up

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.Staff Programmes.

It will be funded under:

Workplaces • For Families: 80-20 co-funding of family life education (FLE) programmes up to $600/hour (capped at 4hours /programme).

• For Singles:
• Enrichment programmes: 80-20 co-funding up to

$600/hour (capped at 4 hours/ programme)

• Social interaction opportunities: 80-20 co-funding up to

$50/pax (capped at $5,000/company/year)

• Applicable only for companies committing to fulfill 16 hours of

FLE programmes /year:

• Funding of $5,000 / year to cover the cost of engaging a

service provider to conduct needs assessment, plan and implement programmes.

Administration

• Briefing to service providers was held on 25 March
• Although the new funding quantum is effective from 1 April

2013, there will be a 2-month period for schools to adjust to the changes, which means: – Programmes that have been agreed upon and scheduled with the schools for months of April and May 2013, they can still be implemented based on the old SFE guidelines. – Schools can continue to submit April and May reimbursement through service providers.

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.April – May 2013 programmes & reimbursements.

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.From June 2013.

• For programmes planned for June 2013 onwards, schools can

conduct the programmes proposed and planned by the service providers, but the programmes: – Must be submitted to MSF at least 30 days before the commencement of the programme, for MSF’s consideration to be included into the programme menu – Abide by the new FamilyMatters@School guidelines

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.From June 2013.

• Cover Letter for funding reimbursement has to be on school

letterhead.

• While teachers-in-charge may certify reimbursement claims

and supporting documents, we need Principals or Vice- Principals to endorse and sign on the cover letter.

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.From June 2013.

• For June 2013 reimbursement onwards – Schools can submit

via: – MOE Account – Individual school account – Vendor’s account

• All the templates and forms can be found at

www.familymatters.sg (under @SCHOOL tab)

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.School Cover Letter.

For MOE account, Name of Payee: Ministry

• f Education

Bank Account No.: 7171-0080134480

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.E-Invoices (applicable for vendors).

• Log on www.vendors.gov.sg for more details
• Select Ministry of Social & Family Development for Ministry/ Stat Board
• Business Unit: MCD09
• Division: FEP
• Attention: Either April or Ayuni
• Date invoice: Current date
• Description: FamilyMatters@School reimbursement for (name of school)

(Month of reimbursement)

• A new Letter of Undertaking will be mailed to the

schools – this will supersede the existing SFE LOA

• Administrative briefings for School Coordinators:

May 2013

• For any enquiries, please email to

familymatters@msf.gov.sg

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.Administrative Details.

Other Funding that Schools can tap on

Fathers@Schools

A programme of the Dads for Life movement

What is Fathers@Schools? Fathers coming together to form a father group in their child(ren)’s school.

Why? hy?

What is the role of School? Facilitate/ Encourage/ Support the formation & operation of a father group in your school. What do these fathers do? Help themselves and other fathers to be good influencers in their children’s lives … for life.

Fathers make a difference because…

Children benefit Mothers benefit Fathers themselves benefit Children with involved and caring fathers

• Have better academic skills
• Have lower at-risk behaviours
• Grow up more emotionally stable

Mothers with supportive spouses

• Have greater sense of well-being
• Experience lower levels of stress

and depression

• Are more closely bonded to their

children Involved fathers

• Are more satisfied with their

marriages

• Enjoy closer father-child bonds
• Are more satisfied with their lives

What does Fathers@Schools offer?

$2,000 annual funding (for primary, secondary and SPED schools)* to run father-focused activities, including the following:

– Father-child bonding activities – Father-focussed workshops and training

Criteria

– 50 fathers/16 hours for full funding (pri, sec, SPED) – 15 fathers, minimum 2 hours for pre-schools

*Pre-schools receive $400 annual funding for the same.

For more information: Website: http://dadsforlife.sg/fathersatschools Email: Dads_for_Life@msf.gov.sg

Date: Saturday, 20 April 2013 Time: 2.00pm-5.30pm Venue: Ministry of Education Edutorium

Transition to Secondary 1

Parenting Seminar 2013- Transition to Secondary 1

• Clock in 3.5 core parent programme hours!
• For more details, please refer to the link

http://www.moe.gov.sg/events/seminars-for- parents/transition-to-secondary-education/

• To sign up, interested parents can log on to the above link and

complete all required fields in the online registration form.

National Family Celebrations 2013

Family First

Launch Event  100% Family Show on 29 May, 4.30pm – 6.30pm  Edutainment talkshow with guest interviews and celebrity performances  GOH: Ag Min of MSF, Mr Chan Chun Sing Closing Event  Family Day Out Carnival on 29 June, 10am – 7pm  Games for youths and families; stage performances  Family Day Out Ticket Give-aways  GOH: President Dr Tony Tan Enquiries: ryan@aux.com.sg or 67771672

If you’re between the ages of 13 and 31, and have great ideas that will get families to bond and make family values stick, now’s the time to let them ooze out. National Family Council (NFC) is providing a grant of up to $10,000

• r 70% of the total project cost (whichever is lower) for you to carry
• ut your family project idea.

Evaluation Criteria:  Ability to promote family bonding and understanding and/or family values  Potential community impact  Potential outreach  Feasibility, sustainability and financial prudence  Creativity and uniqueness Who is Eligible? Individuals or teams of individuals, who are:

• Singapore citizen(s) or Permanent resident(s); and
• Youth(s) aged between 13 and 31

For more information, please visit Project Superglue website at www.projectsuperglue.sg. If you have any queries or wish to request for Project Superglue brochures or/and posters, feel free to call our 24-hour hotline, 8647 1477, or drop us an email at projectsuperglue@aux.com.sg.

Any Questions?