Annual Grading Framework for Student Care Centres

Mr Ng Shi Xuan asked the Minister for Social and Family Development whether the relevant Government agencies will consider (i) implementing a mandatory annual grading framework for student care centres and (ii) mandating that the grades be displayed prominently at such centres.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: Only Student Care Centres that administer the Student Care Fee Assistance are audited at least once every two years. The audit covers areas, such as the physical environment, operating hours, supervision, safety, health and hygiene, meals, emergency preparedness and records-keeping. The audit grades are available on the Ministry of Social and Family Development website.