Last Updated: 30 May 2022
COMPASS
Learn about the role of COMPASS and its members.
Overview
The National Advisory Council, COMPASS (COMmunity and PArents in Support of Schools) was established in December 1998 to advise the Ministry of Education on ways in which school-home-community collaboration could be strengthened and promoted. Presently in its 12th Council, COMPASS is chaired by Ms Sun Xueling, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Social and Family Development. COMPASS comprises members from the various stakeholders representing parents, self-help groups, industry, media and early childhood educators.
Role of COMPASS
COMPASS aims to develop a common understanding among students, parents, schools and the community about the role that each group should play in a concerted effort to achieve the desired outcomes of education. The Council meets quarterly for discussions on policies and programmes.
The role of COMPASS is:
- Promote and develop strong school-home-community partnerships
- Share ground feedback on education issues and policies from parental, industry and community perspectives
- Share MOE messages with parents, community and industry, and work together with MOE to prepare students for the future and learn for life.
Members
Resources
In 2017, parent representatives in COMPASS worked with several PSG leaders to develop “Parent Support Groups – A How-to Guide by Parents for Parents”. This guide serves as a resource for PSGs to set up a PSG group, sustain their involvement, reach out and plan for succession for their PSGs.