SINGAPORE PRESCHOOL ACCREDITATION FRAMEWORK (SPARK 2.0)

Self-Appraisal – A Reflective Process

Self-appraisal enables preschools to evaluate their practices, programmes, and quality of care and education. Through structured reflection and self-evaluation, preschools can identify their strengths and areas for growth systematically.

Self-appraisal involves gathering evidence from multiple sources: classroom observations, documentation of children’s learning, staff information, stakeholder feedback, and analysis of operational processes, to form a holistic understanding of the preschool’s current state. These insights inform strategic planning and guide action planning and review, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous quality improvements that promotes children’s holistic development and well-being.

The SPARK 2.0 tool enables preschools to systematically evaluate and enhance their quality across key domains. The tool is accompanied by a set of guiding questions that facilitate preschools’ meaningful reflection on their processes and practices throughout their continuous improvement journey. By leveraging the SPARK 2.0 tool, preschools can conduct regular self-appraisals that are both systematic and evidence-based.

SPARK-accredited preschools must conduct annual self-appraisals using the SPARK 2.0 tool as part of their quality improvement journey. For detailed guidance, preschools should refer to the “Guide to submit Self-Appraisal Report” in the Resources section in the Centre Management System (CMS).