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In our journey towards inclusion, AWWA seeks to further support other preschools, schools, educators and parents seeking to develop an inclusive culture, by sharing relevant resources and materials here.

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Resources: Inclusion Playbook - A Guide for Primary Schools by AWWA
With step-by-step strategies and information, this guide aims to help you achieve an understanding of inclusive educational strategies through activities and short reflective questions, as well as inspire you with inclusive tips, resources, and case studies as you journey on as an inclusive educator.
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Tips: Creating a calming corner
Calming Corners can be a useful tool for children to work on their self-regulation skills. Did you know that having one can help to promote inclusivity – as it allows for the child to continue to be part of the learning environment, while they work on managing their emotions? Find out how you can create your classroom’s very own Calming Corner through these tips shared by Noraihan Ibrahim, Psychologist, Community Integration Service.
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Tips and Activities: Teaching children about Inclusion
It is never too early to start teaching our children about inclusion! Check out these teaching tips and activities for students – from pre-schoolers to secondary schoolers – put forth by Noraihan Ibrahim, Psychologist, Community Integration Service. Let’s take the first step to foster inclusive practices from within our classrooms today.
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Blog: Understanding the "Why" - Going Beyond the Diagnosis - Achieve Holistic Understanding of the Child
Camille Tan, Speech and Language Therapist, explains why it is always important to take a step back and understand the real reasons behind a child's behaviour.
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AWWA’s Ethos

Since 1970, AWWA has been striving to fulfil its mission to empower the disadvantaged. AWWA initially provided general welfare services, gradually evolving to deliver a wide array of services for persons with disabilities, the elderly and vulnerable families.

Over the years, AWWA has continued to evolve, innovate and fill the gaps in the community, venturing into new areas where there is a need. It is now one of the largest multi-service Social Service Agencies in Singapore.

AWWA strives to provide holistic support to clients in all its programmes, to help empower them towards independence and living dignified lives. Please see our AWWA website for more information on our range of services.

AWWA’s Ethos
AWWA’s journey in inclusive education

In recent years, AWWA has been pushing the boundaries of inclusion in preschool education. The first phase of this journey was starting Kindle Garden, the first truly inclusive preschool in Singapore, with the support of Lien Foundation.

While there were preschools in Singapore inclusive to varying degrees, Kindle Garden was the first to commit to reserving a relatively high proportion of its intake (30%) for children with additional needs. Kindle Garden started operations in 2016, and has been operating at capacity since 2017 (~75 children, of which ~25 have additional needs at the point of enrolment).

Kindle Garden strives to embrace diversity in philosophy and practice, welcoming all children regardless of their developmental needs, race, religion, knowledge of English and socioeconomic status, providing a vision of what inclusive education could look like in Singapore.

AWWA’s journey in inclusive education

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