NTUC First Campus launched its Inclusion Toolkit during its Development Day on 22 May 2026 to equip educators with practical resources and strategies to build more inclusive and supportive classrooms, with Mr Goh Pei Ming, Minister of State for Social and Family Development, attending as Guest of Honour.

NTUC First Campus (NFC), a leader in early childhood education, has launched an Inclusion Toolkit to support educators in building more inclusive classrooms. The Toolkit is developed by NTUC First Campus and funded by NTUC Community Fund.

The Toolkit will be progressively rolled out across all its 186 preschool centres and, in line with our broader efforts to advance inclusion, shared with the wider sector over time.

The move comes as Singapore steps up efforts to build a more inclusive preschool sector, with educators increasingly supporting children with a wider range of learning and developmental needs within the same classroom. While educators are committed to inclusion, many shared that they often lack confidence in their skills, or require more structured support to effectively meet the diverse learning and developmental needs of children.

Developed by NFC’s in-house team of curriculum and child support specialists, with input from more than 50 educators across 12 centres, the Toolkit is designed to address challenges educators face on the ground, such as managing behaviour, supporting children’s emotional and social development, and responding to diverse learning and sensory needs.

Unlike specialist-led or diagnosis-focused resources, the Inclusion Toolkit is designed for everyday classroom use, enabling educators to support children with diverse needs within the same classroom. It helps strengthen educator capability as well as outcomes for children. The Toolkit builds on NFC’s broader efforts and commitment to inclusion, and will also be supported by organisation-wide training to strengthen its application in practice.

It provides practical guidance and hands-on resources to support educators in their daily classroom practice. Through a handbook of easy-to-follow strategies and materials such as visual cards, communication boards and fidget tools, it helps educators adapt lessons for different learning needs, support communication and manage behaviour and emotional regulation in group settings.

Recognising that supporting children with diverse needs can be demanding, the Toolkit includes resources such as affirmation cards and practical strategies to support educators’ well-being and reflection.

“Inclusion has always been a core part of how NTUC First Campus supports children and families. As a sector leader, we have been advancing inclusive practice over the years through a range of initiatives and programmes that provide targeted and coordinated support for children. The Inclusion Toolkit is the next step in this journey, strengthening how we support our educators to put inclusive practices into action in the classroom. It is part of our broader efforts to strengthen inclusive practice and contribute to a more inclusive preschool landscape. This reflects not just NTUC First Campus’ commitment to quality and inclusion, but our role in advancing the sector and helping to shape a more inclusive society,” said Justin Ang, Chief Executive Officer of NTUC First Campus.

“NTUC Community Fund is proud to support the launch of the Inclusion Toolkit as the funder of this important initiative. Together with NTUC First Campus, we are advancing inclusion by equipping educators across 186 preschools with tools to better support children with developmental needs. Through this partnership, we hope to create more inclusive learning environments, and from 2027 onwards, scale the toolkit with sector partners so more children can benefit from timely support,” said Ms Louisa Chng, General Manager of the NTUC Community Fund.

The Inclusion Toolkit was launched by Mr Goh Pei Ming, Minister of State for Social and Family Development, who was Guest of Honour at NFC’s Development Day, which brings together more than 7,000 educators and staff to exchange best practices and strengthen professional capabilities, as part of NFC’s commitment to continuous staff development.

“What is especially meaningful is that the Toolkit was built by educators, for educators – drawing from real classroom experiences and practical insights from colleagues. It provides practical resources such as visual cards and communication boards that can support all children, and a guidebook with strategies to help educators adapt lessons for different learning needs. This move is aligned with our broader vision of Quality Preschools 2030, which aims to enhance programme quality by helping preschools implement developmentally appropriate programmes tailored to children’s different needs and abilities, and professional quality by equipping educators with relevant skills and competencies to support every child to develop holistically,” said Mr Goh.

Jalena Tay, English Teacher at My First Skool at Waterway Point shared, “The toolkit is very user-friendly and helps me quickly identify the challenge, its possible causes, and practical strategies to respond. When supporting a child who was overwhelmed by instructions, I was able to co-regulate with him using guidance from the Handbook, which offered simple, actionable approaches, such as staying calm, involving him in packing up toys, and giving him the space and support needed to recognise his feelings.”

She added, “The strategies are versatile and can be applied to support both typically developing children and those with development needs, helping to ensure that every child feels understood, supported and included.”

Media coverage:

Straits Times Online (22 May 2026)

Straits Times Print (23 May 2026)

Lianhe Zaobao Online (22 May 2026)

Lianhe Zaobao Print (24 May 2026)

Berita Harian Online (22 May 2026)