SINGAPORE: In the wake of a teacher’s dismissal and subsequent arrest for child ill-treatment at a Kinderland preschool outlet, the Early Childhood Development Agency has announced that the installation of closed-circuit television cameras will be mandatory in all preschools and government-funded early intervention centres, from 1 July 2024.
Currently, more than 60 per cent of preschools and 100 per cent of EI centres have already installed CCTV cameras within their premises. The primary aim of this initiative is to deter unauthorized personnel from entering preschools and to provide an objective and reliable source of evidence in case of incidents.
The ECDA has established a clear timeline for this mandate to facilitate a smooth transition. Preschool operators will receive a set of comprehensive guidelines on Friday detailing the installation and usage of CCTV systems. ECDA said: “Keeping our preschools safe is a joint responsibility. As part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of children, ECDA works with educational institutes and training providers to incorporate child safe practices in the training curriculum for early childhood educators.
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