The Singapore Pre-school Accreditation Framework (SPARK) is a quality assurance framework introduced by the Ministry of Education to raise the quality of pre-schools in Singapore.
The framework supports pre-school leaders in their efforts to enhance their teaching, learning, administration and management processes. It provides pre-schools with a blueprint for planning and carrying out both immediate and long-range improvements.
SPARK assessment was implemented since January 2011. SPARK-certified pre-schools use the SPARK logo and their certification are valid for 3 years.
About SPARK
Five core values underpin SPARK. They are represented by four petals with a spark at the centre to signify that the development of every child is central to pre-school education.
There are five core values that underpin SPARK are embodied in seven criteria that make up of Quality Rating Scale (QRS). The criteria are Leadership, Planning and Administration, Staff Management, Resources, Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Health, Hygiene and Safety. Pre-schools may apply for their quality to be assessed by external assessors. Pre-schools that have met the foundational requirements of SPARK may apply for SPARK certification.
The accreditation framework will differentiate the quality levels of pre-schools which have met the requirements of SPARK.
SPARK quality model
The SPARK quality model below offers a systematic approach for pre-schools to review their structures, processes and outcomes.
In the quality model, good leadership drives effective planning, administration and management of staff and resources. These, in turn facilitate the delivery of an engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment and with the use of effective pedagogies. The structures and processes, in turn enable the outcomes of pre-school education — holistic development, eagerness to learn and child’s well-being — to be achieved.
Benefits of SPARK for parents
After understanding SPARK, I would encourage parents to look at pre-school centre with the SPARK logo. Pre-school centre with SPARK adopts a continuous systematic improvement process using SPARK quality model to achieve holistic development, eagerness to learn and child’s well-being. The outcomes prescribed by the SPARK quality model is important for any child.
Recently, my girl’s centre informed that they are going for SPARK accreditation. Immediately following, the centre renovated their classroom in phases to minimize inconvenience. They adopt BIG book for English reading similar to English Language Learning and Reading (Stellar) programme for Primary school. I’m happy to see the school to make improvements to enhance the development of my girl.
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