School of Healthcare · TGS-2023020472
Engaging Families in Supporting Infants and Young Children
Behind Every Thriving Child Is A Strong Partnership
Empathy, communication, and collaboration skills for building strong caregiver, educator, and family partnerships around young children.
- Course reference: TGS-2023020472
- Course validity period: 27 Apr 2023 – 26 Apr 2027
- Mode of training: Classroom
- Medium of instruction: English
- Training hours: 8 hours (7 hours training + 1 hour assessment)
- Class time: 9am to 6pm
- Credential: WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA)
- Funding: SkillsFuture Credit-eligible
Who this course is for
- Infant and childcare educators or assistants
- Parents and caregivers
- Preschool and early childhood professionals working with diverse families
- Social service and early intervention staff
- Mid-career switchers entering early childhood
What you will learn
- Show respect for family uniqueness concerning cultural backgrounds, strengths and individuality
- Get families to participate in the care and development of their children
- Engage families with family-centred practices to enhance their capacity to care for their children
- Build trusting relationships with families in respect of their privacy rights
Course overview
Behind every happy and thriving child is a strong partnership between caregivers, teachers and families. The course develops empathy, communication and collaboration skills for working effectively with families.
No prior experience is required. Successful participants receive a Certificate of Completion, and the course builds transferable counselling competencies useful across many industries and support roles.
Practical learning
Interactive sessions and practical examples focus on the conversations that actually happen between educators, caregivers and families.
Minimum entry requirements
- 21 years and above
- Possess minimally a Primary Level and/or listen, speak, read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3
- Use numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 3
- Minimum 3 months of working experience
Course fee breakdown
Full course fee: S$250
| Funding category | Course fee | Funding | Fee payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens — Aged 40 and above (70% funding) | S$250 | S$175 | S$75 |
| Singapore Citizens and PRs — Aged 21 to 39 (50% funding) | S$250 | S$125 | S$125 |
| Full course fee — No funding (0%) | S$250 | S$0 | S$250 |
Course completion requirements
To successfully complete this course, learners must:
- Achieve at least 75% attendance
- Pass the assessment
Certificate awarded
WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA)
- Log in to MySkillsFuture (myskillsfuture.gov.sg) with your Singpass
- Select the certificate under Skills Passport
- Download the PDF copy of your OpenCert certificate
Refund policy
No refund will be provided where written notice of withdrawal is received less than three (3) days before the course commencement date, or on or after the course commencement date.
- 100%: Written notice received 30 days or more before the course commencement date
- 50%: Written notice received 14 to 29 days before the course commencement date
- 25%: Written notice received 3 to 13 days before the course commencement date
- No refund: Written notice received less than 3 days before the course commencement date, or after the course has commenced
Company: J L Institution Pte Ltd (UEN 201428614H)
