This document outlines the School Family Education (SFE) program in Singapore which aims to provide family life education for parents, students, and school staff. The key aspects of SFE discussed are: - Delivery through schools, workplaces, and community settings - Partnership between schools, parents, community organizations, and the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports - Features of SFE including selection of schools, coordinators, programs, funding support, and desired outcomes - Common programs include parent education workshops, parent facilitator training, and life skills programs for students - SFE has expanded rapidly since starting in 2002, with over 150 schools participating and over 400,000 people reached

1. School Family Education (SFE) 13 January 2009Family Education DepartmentFamily Development DivisionMinistry of Community Development, Youth and Sports

2. SchoolCommunityFamily Life Champion FLC)Workshops / talks, road shows, campaigns e.g. National Family WeekSchool Family Education (SFE) and Parent Education in Pre-school (PEPS)FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION FOR ALLWorkplaceFamily Life Ambassador (FLA)Family life education skills & knowledge can & need to be learnt. We need to take a proactive effort to strengthen and enrich family life.

3. Parent Education in Pre-school (PEPS)School Family Education (SFE)Junior CollegesSecondary SchoolsPrimary SchoolsChild care centresKindergartensSCHOOL-BASED FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION

4. SchoolsPTA / PSGService ProvidersMCYS/MOEOther Community PartnersFEATURES OF SFEPARTNERSHIPSFE coordinator

5. FEATURES OF SFESCHOOL SELECTIONFamily Life Ambassador

6. Belief in family life education for parents and other stakeholders

7. Strong PTA / PSG

8. Family life centre/ corner

9. Support from service providers & community partnersFEATURES OF SFESFE COORDINATORBuild strong relationships between the school and the service provider

10. Reach out to the target groups and the unconverted parents

11. Plan SFE activities in consultation with the PTA/ PSG and the school

12. Implement and publicise the programmes

13. RI SFE Coordinator : Juliet SenoFEATURES OF SFEPTA/ PSGFamily life champions - key drivers to the success of SFE

14. Motivate and encourage greater participation among parents in family life education programmes

15. Facilitate small group discussions and the formation of support groups

16. Ensure the continuity of family life educationin schoolsFEATURES OF SFESERVICE PROVIDERStrength of organisation

17. Qualified staff

18. Types/ Variety of programmes

19. Outreach plans