Early childhood educators to receive dedicated lesson planning time during the workday

Early childhood educators in Singapore will soon benefit from dedicated non-teaching time during their workdays to focus on lesson planning and professional development. Under new guidelines announced by the Early Childhood Development Agency, teachers will be guaranteed at least four hours of planning time per week starting in 2025. This initiative is part of a strategic effort to enhance the well-being and retention of preschool staff. Furthermore, centers will phase out mandatory Saturday operations to provide educators with a better work-life balance while maintaining support for families with essential childcare needs.

• The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) has introduced new requirements for dedicated non-teaching time for educators.
• Early childhood teachers will be guaranteed a minimum of four hours of planning and preparation time (PPT) each week starting in 2025.
• Preschools will no longer be required to operate on Saturdays from 2025 to help staff achieve a better work-life balance.
• The changes are designed to improve the working environment, reduce administrative burdens, and support the retention of educators in the sector.
• Alternative childcare arrangements will be facilitated for families who still require services on Saturdays during the transition period.

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