Update on Evaluation of Inclusive Support Programme Pilot in Preschools

70 Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) whether the Ministry can provide an update on the evaluation of the Inclusive Support Programme (InSP) pilot in preschools; (b) what factors are taken into consideration when evaluating the effectiveness of the InSP; and (c) what is the timeline to scale up the InSP to more preschools if the pilot is successful.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: The evaluation of the Inclusive Support Programme (InSP) pilot in preschools is nearing completion. The evaluation assessed the impact of InSP on the learning and social development of both children with developmental needs and typically developing children as well as the impact on caregivers of all children. More details about the evaluation and plans for InSP will be announced soon.