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Ministry of Social and Family Development

ECDA redesigning pre-school teachers’ jobs; some want AI in lesson plans, ‘time out’ in work day

Ms Imeelia Ismail, head of schools at Shaws Preschool Group, was one of the newly appointed PASTELs at the Early Childhood Learning Communities appointment ceremony on April 21.
Ms Imeelia Ismail, head of schools at Shaws Preschool Group, was one of the newly appointed PASTELs at the Early Childhood Learning Communities appointment ceremony on April 21.

Singapore has to act to regulate social media use for adolescents: Ong Ye Kung

Mr Ong Ye Kung and Chinese Politburo member Chen Wenqing (right) visiting Xiaogucheng Village in China's Zhejiang province on April 21.
Mr Ong Ye Kung and Chinese Politburo member Chen Wenqing (right) visiting Xiaogucheng Village in China's Zhejiang province on April 21.

New special needs school in Ang Mo Kio to begin operations in June

APSN's Golden Jubilee Launch Ceremony, officiated by Guest of Honour Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development on April 10.
APSN's Golden Jubilee Launch Ceremony, officiated by Guest of Honour Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development on April 10.

Operators of essential bus services to get temporary govt support to cope with higher fuel costs

This temporary funding will cover 13 per cent of transport fare revenue, said the Ministries of Education, Social and Family Development and Health in a joint statement on April 9.
This temporary funding will cover 13 per cent of transport fare revenue, said the Ministries of Education, Social and Family Development and Health in a joint statement on April 9.

Large families with young children to receive $1,000 in LifeSG credits on April 28

The scheme provides $1,000 from the year the child turns one to the year the child turns six.
The scheme provides $1,000 from the year the child turns one to the year the child turns six.

Hot days expected over the next fortnight, but heatwave risk in Singapore low: Government

In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.
In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.

Recommended pay for social service jobs in S’pore up by 5% on average

Those working in social services could get higher salaries, with recommended pay guidelines for jobs in the sector up by 5 per cent on average.
Those working in social services could get higher salaries, with recommended pay guidelines for jobs in the sector up by 5 per cent on average.

Parents to get 10 weeks of shared leave for babies born on or after April 1

Recommendations to boost birth rates must be generous yet sustainable, said analysts.
Recommendations to boost birth rates must be generous yet sustainable, said analysts.

New disability task force to focus on easing anxiety over life transitions: Goh Pei Ming

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (right) joins students of MINDS Woodlands Gardens School for part of a storytelling session on March 25.
Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (right) joins students of MINDS Woodlands Gardens School for part of a storytelling session on March 25.

Han Hui Hui’s children returned to her care with additional safeguards: MSF

Ms Han Hui Hui’s three children were taken to KKH on Feb 15 after “an alleged physical altercation” between Ms Han’s mother-in-law and the children.
Ms Han Hui Hui’s three children were taken to KKH on Feb 15 after “an alleged physical altercation” between Ms Han’s mother-in-law and the children.

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