presentation slides - Ministry of Social and Family Development

FAMILY MATTERS!

Incentives
Legislation
Family Education
& Promotion
is one key part of
the puzzle
Family
Policies
Family
Services
… to make Singapore
the best place for families

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)
School Family Education
(SFE)
Child care
centres
Kindergartens
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

. Our Outreach.
Almost 3 in 4 schools are now on the SFE programme
Non-SFE Schools
(28%)
SFE Schools
(72%)
SFE Schools
Non-SFE Schools

.Our Outreach.
Junior Colleges, 4 Others, 3
Secondary
Schools, 111
Primary Schools,
139
Profile of SFE schools

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

9 in 10
of parents and
school staff
surveyed
indicated that …
“it’s important to
bring Family Life
Education to
schools”
… and are satisfied with the
SFE programmes
Source: 2009 SFE Survey

6 in 10
parents
reported
better:
• Communication among family members
• Able to listen to their children’s views
• Able to express affection towards
family members
Source: 2009 SFE Survey

Moving forward …

Parents, Students & Staff
More in-depth
programmes, with focus on
specific issues
Trainers should be
engaging, objective,
knowledgeable and have
own experiences to share
Tailored
programmes – Less
rehashing of
topics/content
More hands-on
activities in addition to
sit down lectures/talks
Quality programmes, engaging content

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

Service Providers
Line item funding
too restrictive
Insufficient funding
quantum to cover the
cost of organizing FLE
programmes
Funding does not
take into account
family interactive
elements
Admin cost of
implementing schoolbased
and workplace
based programmes not
covered
Funding is a key concern

… 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.

For Every Life Stage
@ School
@ Work
Parents
with Teens
First time
Parents
Soon-to Weds
Singles
Children
Children with
Elderly
Parents
Parents with
Young
Children
Married
Couples
Young Working
Adults
Youth
@ Community
@ Business

Insert SFE Logo

Enhancements
#1
• More Funding
#2
• More Streamlined Partnership
#3
• More Choice, Easier Access to
FLE Programmes

. More Funding.
FamilyMatters@School
SFE
• Programme funding on
sliding scale:
− 1 st year: : $20,000
− 2 nd year: $15,000
− 3 rd year onwards:
$10,000
• SFE coordinator fees
− 1 st – 3 rd year: $10,000
− 4 th year onwards:
$5,000
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
on: 3

. More Streamlined Partnership.
• 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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.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 widearray
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
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. More Choice, Easier Access to FLE Programmes.
.
MSF introducing…
FamilyMatters@School
Programme Menu
• 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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. 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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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.

.Previous SFE Outcome Indicators.
Social Hours
Not more
than 10hrs
Parent Hours
Student Hours
Not more than 30hrs
of FLE programme
At least 60hrs
of 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
of in-house FLE
programmes
Student Hours
Not more than 30hrs of FLE
programmes
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.Pointers to note for All 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
or any academic-oriented programmes
– Fund-raising events
– Overseas trips
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.Pointers to note for Parent 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 Student 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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.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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It will be funded under:
.Staff Programmes.
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.
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Administration

.April – May 2013 programmes & reimbursements.
• 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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.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
of 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)
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.Administrative Details.
• 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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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?
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
Involved fathers
•Are more satisfied with their
marriages
•Enjoy closer father-child bonds
•Are more satisfied with their lives
children
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.

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

Transition to Secondary 1
Date: Saturday, 20 April 2013
Time: 2.00pm-5.30pm
Venue: Ministry of Education Edutorium

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-forparents/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
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
Family First
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
or 70% of the total project cost (whichever is lower) for you to carry
out 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?