Reviewing Safety Protocols for Overseas School Trips

Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Education (a) whether the Ministry is reviewing the safety protocols for all schools following the fatal accident during an overseas trip by a privately funded school; and (b) whether the Ministry is considering standardised safety protocol for all schools, regardless of type.

Mr Desmond Lee: The Ministry of Education ( MOE) regularly reviews our safety protocols to ensure the safe delivery of school activities, including overseas trips. These protocols are applicable to all MOE schools.

Non-MOE schools have autonomy over their policies, operations and governance, including their safety protocols, to take into consideration their specific circumstances and activities.