Suitability Screening for Individuals Who Have to Work with Children

15 Assoc Prof Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry is considering requiring individuals who provide private or in-home tuition to children, including religious education, to be registered and screened for their suitability to work with children.

The Minister of State for Education (Ms Gan Siow Huang) (for the Minister for Education): Mr Speaker, the Minister for Home Affairs had informed Parliament in April 2022 that the Government is reviewing how the screening framework for those working with children can be strengthened. This would include freelance providers of services for children, such as private or in-home tutors. We will provide an update when the review is completed.