SINGAPORE : The Ministry of Education (MOE) said it will not be making changes to its core sexuality education programme, but warned that external providers offering programmes to supplement the core component should comply with the ministy's guidelines.
Speaking at the sidelines of a community event, Senior Minister of State for Education S Iswaran said appropriate action will be taken if programmes are found to be inconsistent with its guidelines.
Referring to the programme offered by the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), he said parts of it are in line with the MOE's message.
Mr Iswaran also said the suspension on sexuality education programmes affects all external providers until the ministry completes reviewing its process of vetting service providers.
"Parents have a right to be concerned. The Ministry of Education strives to keep mainstream sex education in compliance with mainstream values in Singapore," said Mr Iswaran, who is the Senior Minister of State for Education. - CNA
Speaking at the sidelines of a community event, Senior Minister of State for Education S Iswaran said appropriate action will be taken if programmes are found to be inconsistent with its guidelines.
Referring to the programme offered by the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), he said parts of it are in line with the MOE's message.
Mr Iswaran also said the suspension on sexuality education programmes affects all external providers until the ministry completes reviewing its process of vetting service providers.
"Parents have a right to be concerned. The Ministry of Education strives to keep mainstream sex education in compliance with mainstream values in Singapore," said Mr Iswaran, who is the Senior Minister of State for Education. - CNA
