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Briefing
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From Application to Assessment …
• Why should you apply?
• Who can apply?
• When to apply?
• What is the process?
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Why should you apply?
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SPARK CertificationBenefits
What are the benefits of achieving
SPARK certification?
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SPARK CertificationBenefits
1. Endorsement of centre quality
2. Information to guide parents in their
selection of preschools
3. Quality benchmarks to guide staff in
improvement efforts
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Who can apply?
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SPARK Application Eligibility
What are the eligibility requirements
to apply for SPARK assessment?
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SPARK ApplicationEligibility
1. Meet all licensing / regulatory requirements
2. Be in operation for at least 1 year
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When to apply?
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SPARK ApplicationWindows
1 – 15 February
1 – 15 April
1 – 15 July
1 – 15 October
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What is the process?
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What is the process?
1. Application (Online!)
2. Assessment
3. Results
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Apply for SPARK assessment onlinevia the SPARK Portal
www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARK
Pay the application fee of $400 by cheque.
All fees paid are non-refundable.
1. APPLICATION
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PAYMENT OF $400 BY CHEQUE
1. All cheques should be crossed and made payable to Accountant-General, Singapore.
2. Write name of your centre and Application fee for SPARK assessment at the back of your cheque.
3. Submit your cheque to:SPARK SecretariatEarly Childhood Development Agency 51 Cuppage Road, #08-01Singapore 229469
1. APPLICATION
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Applications will be processed to ensure eligibility criteria are met.
1. Meet all licensing / regulatory requirements
2. Be in operation for at least 1 year.
1. APPLICATION
Centres which meet eligibility criteria will be notified of dates for:
1. On-site SPARK Assessment; and
2. Submission of documents
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Documents to be submitted:
Self-Appraisal 2014
Action Plan 2015
Centre Profile and Staff List
Calendar of Events (2015)
N2-K2 Timetables
N2-K2 Curriculum Plans for term of assessment(For all learning areas, including MT)
N2-K2 Lesson Plans for week of assessment (For all learning areas, including MT)
Please submit 3 full sets in hardcopy.
1. APPLICATION
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2. Assessment
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SPARK AssessmentOn-site Visit
The on-site SPARK assessment is
conducted over a period of
2 days.
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SPARK AssessmentOn-site Visit
What will the assessors do during the
on-site visit for SPARK assessment?
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SPARK AssessmentOn-site Visit
Assessors will:
1. Observe lessons / activities
2. Interview staff
3. Check documents
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Starts at 8am and ends by 5pm
2-day on-site SPARK Assessment
2. ASSESSMENT
Provide a room, free from any recording devices, for use by the assessors.
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3. Results
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SPARK Assessment ReportPresentation
What is the presentation of
SPARK Assessment Report about?
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SPARK Assessment ReportPresentation
Assessors will share the
SPARK assessment outcome, strengths
and selected areas for improvement.
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To achieve SPARK certification
Minimum average score of 2
3. RESULTS
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Centres which meet the standards for SPARK could apply for the certificate of achievement and other items at a cost of S$400.
3. RESULTS
Assessment Report
SPARK BannerListed on ECDA’s
website
Use of SPARK logo
SPARK Presentation Ceremony Certificate & Plaque
Collaterals
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SPARK CertificationValidity
What is the validity period
of SPARK certification?
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SPARK CertificationValidity
The SPARK certification is valid for
3 years.
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SPARK INFORMATION
For full details, please refer to
SPARK Application Guide 2015,
which can be downloaded
from the “Resource Toolkit” at
www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARK
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SPARK Briefings and Application Windows 2015
Briefing Application Window
23 Jan 1-15 February
27 Mar 1-15 April
26 Jun 1-15 July
11 Sep 1-15 October
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Online Support
SPARK Website
One-stop info portal about SPARK
www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARKINFO
SPARK Portal
Apply for SPARK, upload Centre’s
Self-appraisal and Action Plan
www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARK
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SPARK Briefing Slides
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