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This course is best for early childhood educators, centre leaders, and assistants who work daily with families yet feel they could strengthen the bridge between what happens at home and what happens in the classroom. It recognises that a child's development is not split neatly across two settings, and that the adults on either side need shared language, trust, and practical routines. If you are someone who arranges pick-ups, chats with parents at the gate, or plans activities, this training speaks to the part of your role that rarely gets formal attention.
Across 24 hours, the course examines how to facilitate continuity of care and education between home and centre—covering communication strategies, transition routines, and ways to bring a family's culture and preferences into daily practice. You'll look at how to document and share information responsively, how to handle disagreements calmly, and how to involve parents as partners rather than spectators. The aim is not another checklist, but a working mindset you can apply right away.
Delivered by a provider under the HCIC name, the programme carries course reference TGS-2024044460 and is conducted in English. Training can be taken as full-time or part-time, which gives flexibility whether you are balancing shift work or study leave. At $500 before subsidies, the fee stays under $200 after applicable funding, making it a practical option for centres sponsoring staff or for individual educators using their own resources.
The writing throughout stays grounded in the realities of Singapore's early childhood landscape. Whatever you learn is meant to fit the routines of a local centre—brief handovers, WhatsApp updates, parent-teacher meetings—rather than imported theory. Job impact and rating figures are neutral for this listing, so weigh your decision on content fit rather than numbers.
If continuity between home and centre is something you already sense matters, this course offers structured time to get better at it. It suits both newer educators wanting a stronger foundation and experienced staff who want a fresh, systematic approach. Either way, the classroom hours translate directly into the way you greet, communicate, and care.