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How MOE Will Tackle Bullying in Singapore Schools (2025 Update)

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MOE is running a Comprehensive Action Review against Bullying (CAR) started in early 2025 to tighten structures and processes, with stakeholder engagement now underway and recommendations due in 1H 2026. The push centres on clearer, faster communication and stronger school-home partnership. CNAMinistry of Education

The four focus areas (and what they mean on the ground)

  1. School culture, environment & processes
    • Sharper anti-bullying policies (zero-tolerance stance), updates to discipline + rehabilitation + restorative practices.
    • Reporting channels made more visible/accessible to students.
    • Expect clearer escalation paths and documentation. Ministry of EducationCNA
  2. Values education (CCE) with contemporary scenarios
    • More real-world cases (including online/cyber contexts) to build empathy, perspective-taking, and conflict resolution during CCE.
    • Aligns with existing CCE syllabus topics on bullying (online/offline). Ministry of Education+1
  3. Capacity & support for schools and educators
    • More professional development and use of technology to investigate, record, and communicate consistently.
    • Aim: quicker fact-finding and timely parent updates. Ministry of Education
  4. Stronger school-home partnerships
    • Build trust through mutually respectful, timely communication; refreshed School-Home Partnership guidelines will be emphasised.
    • Resources for parents on how to talk to children about hurtful behaviour. Ministry of Education

Why now

Recent high-profile cases (e.g., Sengkang Green Primary, Montfort Secondary incidents) highlighted public anxiety and communication gaps; MOE also published a detailed timeline of the SKG case to improve transparency. CNAYahoo News

What changes for each group

  • Students: Easier reporting; more peer-support and bystander empowerment; more explicit CCE scenarios about online/offline harm. Expect firmer follow-through (discipline and restoration). Ministry of Education
  • Parents: Earlier and clearer updates as facts are established; more guidance on monitoring online spaces (WhatsApp/Discord/socials) and constructive ways to engage schools. Ministry of Education
  • Educators/Schools: Tighter procedures, better tooling/training for investigations and communication; clearer policies to navigate grey areas; emphasis on documenting restorative steps and outcomes. Ministry of Education

Timeline & next steps

  • Aug 27, 2025: Minister’s dialogue kicks off next phase of stakeholder engagement (parents, PSGs, educators, community). Ministry of Education
  • Now → end-2025: Consultations; deep-dives on the four areas. Ministry of Education
  • 1H 2026: MOE to release key recommendations and follow-up actions. Ministry of Education

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