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NTUC First Campus contributes an estimated S$2 million to provide a one-time Child Development Account top-up and to launch an “NTUC First Campus Sponsored NTUC Membership Programme” to give an estimated 4,000 low-income families and their children a good start to the Lunar New Year

- 09 Feb 2021

An estimated 4,000 low-income families and their children will benefit from this support in 2021. The total spend is estimated at S$2 million for 2021 and will be funded by NFC’s’ Bright Horizons Fund.

FairPrice Foundation donates S$500,000 to NTUC First Campus’ Bright Horizons Fund and NTUC Health’s Eldercare Trust to boost digital literacy for low-income families and seniors

- 23 Dec 2020

FairPrice Group announced a donation of S$500,000 via its charity arm, FairPrice Foundation to NTUC First Campus’ (NFC) Bright Horizons Fund (BHF) and NTUC Health’s Eldercare Trust.

NTUC First Campus’ My First Skool teachers apply creative ways for young learners to pick up their Mother Tongue Language (MTL) and learn important life values

- 11 Sep 2020

To support pre-schoolers in picking up their Mother Tongue confidently, Malay language teacher, Mdm Saniah Binte Sakian and Chinese language teacher, Ms Su Zhewei (苏哲纬) from NTUC First Campus’ (NFC) My First Skool (MFS) apply creative ways to conduct their lessons.

NTUC First Campus partners Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to lead the way in uplifting the quality of education leaders and childcare practices through the launch of the first-of-its-kind Early Childhood Education Leadership certificate in the sector

- 29 Jun 2020

More than 400 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) leaders will benefit from this programme over five years.

More than 20,000 children will benefit from the extension of partial fee offset provided by NTUC First Campus’ pre-schools for the extended Circuit Breaker period in May

- 01 May 2020

NTUC First Campus unveils $500,000 “Bright Horizons Fund Care Package for COVID-19” to provide 100% fee offset off the net fees payable, for low-income families who face reduction in household income or loss of job.

An estimated 19,500 children will benefit from partial fee offset provided by NTUC First Campus’ pre-schools to support them through this crucial period

- 06 Apr 2020

To provide further support to families and their children, NTUC First Campus partnered various pre-school operators to provide a one-stop portal with interactive and engaging home-based learning resources and accompanying parent guides on its KidzMatters website and mobile app.

CapitaLand launches S$750,000 programme with NTUC First Campus to prepare low-income pre-school children for primary school

- 11 Oct 2019

CapitaLand-Bright Horizons Fund programme to benefit 2,000 My First Skool pre-school children in support of Singapore government’s efforts to strengthen early childhood education. More than S$660,000 CapitaLand Cares @ CDC programme to support over 5,000 vulnerable elderly and children

OCBC Bank and staff contribute S$1 million to kickstart the OCBC-NTUC First Campus Bridging Programme, which will help to make pre-school education free for children from low-income families

- 23 Sep 2019

Supporting Singapore’s national agenda to make pre-school education more accessible, the five-year programme will fund an average of two years of childcare fees for all eligible new enrolments at My First Skool and offer financial literacy workshops for these families

NTUC First Campus’ My First Skool Recognises Efforts of Chef/Cooks by Launching Industry-first Publication of Recipes and Stories about them

- 19 Jul 2019

Publication consists of 21 nutritious and healthy recipes launched at Learning and Sharing Festival 2019; Festival open to parents and public for the first time

NTUC First Campus’ My First Skool opens 1,065-capacity Early Years Childcare Centre, over 600 children currently enrolled

- 23 May 2019

My First Skool to add three more Large Childcare Centres in next two years, providing families with high-quality and affordable early childhood education.

NTUC First Campus and National Institute of Education embark on a 3-year research study on holistic Child Support Model for pre-school children from low-income families

- 05 Dec 2018

The study will help pre-school operators and policy makers understand the impact of first-of-its-kind Child Support Model in addressing social and developmental needs of these children, and its positive effects on inequality and social mobility issues.

NTUC First Campus launches industry-first partnership with Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) for credit recognition for its pre-school teachers pursuing early childhood care and education degree programmes

- 21 Sep 2018

Through the collaboration, SUSS aims to partner other anchor operators to develop and retain teaching staff.

NTUC First Campus Opens My First Skool Large Childcare Centre at Zhenghua Nature Park

- 20 Sep 2018

Children will have deeper appreciation of nature through programmes developed with the Nature Society of Singapore and National Parks Board

NTUC First Campus spearheads first of its kind research study on mother tongue language acquisition in the early years to strengthen bilingual curriculum

- 04 Oct 2017

New My First Skool large childcare centre in Jurong West to develop niche status in bilingualism and cultural intelligenced

Largest NTUC’s My First Skool and AWWA Early Intervention Centre officially open in Fernvale

- 10 Jul 2017

KidsSTOP™ signs three-year-long Memorandum of Understanding with My First Skool to offer STEM-based learning resources and programmes to children and teachers. AWWA continues to focus on young children with developmental needs through early intervention.

Pilot programme at NTUC’s My First Skool enhances learning through the arts in partnership with National Arts Council

- 05 May 2017

Teaching artists and teachers co-develop arts content and lesson plans for pre-schoolers

Beyond financial assistance, more children from low-income families benefitting from more support programmes

- 16 Nov 2016

NTUC-U Care Fund continues to support programmes that give children from less privileged backgrounds a good start in life.

My First Skool gears up to serve 20,000 children by 2020

- 15 Mar 2016

Face-lift over next two years to signal its commitment to continual quality enhancements in curriculum, parents’ engagement, teachers’ competencies and environmental design

NTUC’s My First Skool extends children’s learning through intergenerational bonding initiatives

- 24 Oct 2015

Graduation concert showcases pioneers’ contributions to audience spanning three generations; official launch of MFS iTunes U website along with SG50 Commemorative Book

NTUC First Campus Birth-to-Three Curriculum sets new quality benchmark

- 22 Jul 2015

Local research provides evidence that a relationships-based approach assists the holistic development of children in childcare centres.

NTUC’s My First Skool introduces first-of-its kind character-building programme

- 14 May 2015

NTUC First Campus’ (NFC) My First Skool (MFS) has introduced a “first-of-its kind” Character-building Programme to over 7,000 pre-schoolers under its care. Since March this year, this programme has been rolled out to pre-schoolers aged between four and six, attending Nursery to Kindergarten classes at MFS, which has 120 centres to date.

NTUC’s My First Skool to add 1,200 more pre-school places in 2015

- 21 Jan 2015

NTUC First Campus will open another 10 My First Skool pre-schools in 2015, bringing an additional 1,200 pre-school places to Singapore families. By the end of the year, My First Skool will provide 13,000 children with a safe and joyful learning environment in its 123 pre-schools across Singapore.

New Early Childhood Institute and Child Development and Study Centre to Boost Sector Capabilities

- 15 Oct 2014

The co-location of NTUC’s SEED Institute (West Campus) and The Caterpillar’s Cove @ Jurong East in the recently opened Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability (DNI) has set the stage to enhance the capabilities of early childhood professionals in the sector

Lien Foundation and NTUC First Campus partner to drive quality, innovation and professionalism of preschool sector

- 10 Sep 2014

This unique collaboration between a philanthropic house and social enterprise aims to move Singapore’s early childhood education sector towards even higher heights.

NTUC First Campus rolls out People Initiatives to Make Career in Early Childhood More Attractive

- 30 Apr 2014

NTUC First Campus (NFC) announced today People Initiatives which include a special salary adjustment for principals and the introduction of two new teaching positions aimed at enhancing the career opportunities for teachers.

Bilingual Storybook Series for All Pre-schools in Singapore

- 28 Mar 2014

SEED Institute and the Singapore Centre for Chinese Language (SCCL), with sponsorship from the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism, have produced a series of picture storybooks in Chinese and English for pre-school children

Mentoring Starter Kit Launched for Early Childhood Care and Education Sector

- 03 Sep 2013

Mentoring Starter Kit Launched for Early Childhood Care and Education Sector

National CET Institute appointed for the Early Childhood Care and Education Sector Set to Raise Quality of Training and Teacher Numbers

- 18 Apr 2013

National CET Institute appointed for the Early Childhood Care and Education Sector Set to Raise Quality of Training and Teacher Numbers

NTUC First Campus’ Response to Budget 2013

- 25 Feb 2013

NTUC First Campus’ Response to Budget 2013

NTUC First Campus’ Response to the Increase in Childcare / Infant Care Subsidies

- 23 Jan 2013

NTUC First Campus’ Response to the Increase in Childcare / Infant Care Subsidies

Staying True to its Mission of Making Quality Early Childhood Care and Education Services Affordable and Accessible to Families

- 08 Dec 2012

Staying True to its Mission of Making Quality Early Childhood Care and Education Services Affordable and Accessible to Families

News Room

NTUC First Campus contributes an estimated S$2 million to provide a one-time Child Development Account top-up and to launch an “NTUC First Campus Sponsored NTUC Membership Programme” to give an estimated 4,000 low-income families and their children a good start to the Lunar New Year

FairPrice Foundation donates S$500,000 to NTUC First Campus’ Bright Horizons Fund and NTUC Health’s Eldercare Trust to boost digital literacy for low-income families and seniors

NTUC First Campus’ My First Skool teachers apply creative ways for young learners to pick up their Mother Tongue Language (MTL) and learn important life values

NTUC First Campus partners Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to lead the way in uplifting the quality of education leaders and childcare practices through the launch of the first-of-its-kind Early Childhood Education Leadership certificate in the sector

More than 20,000 children will benefit from the extension of partial fee offset provided by NTUC First Campus’ pre-schools for the extended Circuit Breaker period in May

An estimated 19,500 children will benefit from partial fee offset provided by NTUC First Campus’ pre-schools to support them through this crucial period

CapitaLand launches S$750,000 programme with NTUC First Campus to prepare low-income pre-school children for primary school

OCBC Bank and staff contribute S$1 million to kickstart the OCBC-NTUC First Campus Bridging Programme, which will help to make pre-school education free for children from low-income families

NTUC First Campus’ My First Skool Recognises Efforts of Chef/Cooks by Launching Industry-first Publication of Recipes and Stories about them

NTUC First Campus’ My First Skool opens 1,065-capacity Early Years Childcare Centre, over 600 children currently enrolled

NTUC First Campus and National Institute of Education embark on a 3-year research study on holistic Child Support Model for pre-school children from low-income families

NTUC First Campus launches industry-first partnership with Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) for credit recognition for its pre-school teachers pursuing early childhood care and education degree programmes

NTUC First Campus Opens My First Skool Large Childcare Centre at Zhenghua Nature Park

NTUC First Campus spearheads first of its kind research study on mother tongue language acquisition in the early years to strengthen bilingual curriculum

Largest NTUC’s My First Skool and AWWA Early Intervention Centre officially open in Fernvale

Pilot programme at NTUC’s My First Skool enhances learning through the arts in partnership with National Arts Council

Beyond financial assistance, more children from low-income families benefitting from more support programmes

My First Skool gears up to serve 20,000 children by 2020

NTUC’s My First Skool extends children’s learning through intergenerational bonding initiatives

NTUC First Campus Birth-to-Three Curriculum sets new quality benchmark

NTUC’s My First Skool introduces first-of-its kind character-building programme

NTUC’s My First Skool to add 1,200 more pre-school places in 2015

New Early Childhood Institute and Child Development and Study Centre to Boost Sector Capabilities

Lien Foundation and NTUC First Campus partner to drive quality, innovation and professionalism of preschool sector

NTUC First Campus rolls out People Initiatives to Make Career in Early Childhood More Attractive

Bilingual Storybook Series for All Pre-schools in Singapore

Mentoring Starter Kit Launched for Early Childhood Care and Education Sector

National CET Institute appointed for the Early Childhood Care and Education Sector Set to Raise Quality of Training and Teacher Numbers

NTUC First Campus’ Response to Budget 2013

NTUC First Campus’ Response to the Increase in Childcare / Infant Care Subsidies

Staying True to its Mission of Making Quality Early Childhood Care and Education Services Affordable and Accessible to Families

NTUC First Campus Clinches Exemplary Early Childhood Employer Award

NTUC First Campus’ Response to National Day Rally Speech 2012

A New Milestone for Pre-schools in the Heartlands

Five-fold Increase in New Entrants Graduating with Early Childhood Care and Education Qualification

My First Skool Pre-schoolers Join Forces with Co-operators to Set Mass Reading Record

NTUC’s SEED Institute Brings Training to The Doorstep of Pre-school Teachers

NTUC First Campus to Expand its Childcare Centres by 50%