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Little Seeds Preschool (St. Andrew's) places a strong emphasis on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). The program aims to help children manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop empathy. The school describes an inclusive environment that welcomes every child and supports diverse learning needs. The bilingual English-Mandarin curriculum supports language development and social interaction. The Centre Chaplain role provides pastoral support within the school community, with a Pastor-in-charge involved in governance and care. These elements together support students' social and emotional development.
The school describes an inclusive environment and emphasizes that every child is welcomed and supported. The centre provides tailored support through motor skills development, phonics, and extra-curricular activities to help holistic growth. The centre operates as a Partner Operator (POP) centre and is SPARK Certified, indicating alignment with standards for high-quality early childhood education. The curriculum includes the 'Values Matter' programme, which supports character development and social-emotional growth. Details about specific SEN categories the school can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution are not disclosed in the available materials.
The school offers a bilingual curriculum in English and Mandarin, designed to support language development and cultural awareness. This bilingual approach integrates language learning within everyday activities rather than through a separate EAL program. The available materials do not specify dedicated EAL staff or separate EAL programs beyond the bilingual curriculum. Language development is embedded across the curriculum alongside other learning goals. The school does not publicly disclose details of any additional EAL-specific services beyond the bilingual curriculum.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the school's strong emphasis on SEL and social-emotional development. The inclusive environment helps children feel safe and supported in their learning. The Centre Chaplain role provides pastoral support within the school community, with a Pastor-in-Charge for the Westside Anglican Church involved in governance and care. The principal (Tan Chu Lien) leads a caring staff team that fosters a nurturing learning atmosphere. The Values Matter programme and other aspects of the curriculum foster emotional resilience and well-being.
Little Seeds Preschool has a Whistleblowing Policy that promotes safe reporting of wrongdoing and protects whistleblowers from retaliation. The Policy is part of Anglican Preschool Services Ltd, with procedures for reporting concerns and ensuring appropriate investigations. The organization is mindful of personal data protection, with a Privacy Policy outlining compliance with Singapore's PDPA and a Data Protection Officer contact. The school's safeguarding framework includes confidentiality and timely handling of concerns, as described in the whistleblowing policy. The PDPA policy confirms protection of personal data across APS activities.
The preschool offers a values-based curriculum grounded in Christian principles, emphasizing moral and character education alongside academic learning. Programs cater to children aged 18 months to 6 years.
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