EI Network - Sharing of OA Findings by https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w en-us 2023-03-29 02:59:45 UTC 2026-02-22 06:17:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Manpower shortage https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539210612 2023-03-31 02:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539210612 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539210863 Parents may not respond to calls/ emails]]> 2023-03-31 02:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539210863 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539210960 Manpower crunch]]> 2023-03-31 02:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539210960 Parents are non contactable. https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211138 2023-03-31 02:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211138 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211169 Parents do not pick up / are unresponsive

During Public holidays, school holidays, etc some families are busy / overseas, etc ]]> 2023-03-31 02:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211169 Parents are not picking up phone call/response to email. https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211308 Email may have went in to Junk mail


]]> 2023-03-31 02:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211308 Shortage of manpower https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211328 2023-03-31 02:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211328 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211360 There is long waitlist, so calling parents up to let them know there is a long waitlist ( as first contact) is not helpful]]> 2023-03-31 02:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211360 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211448 All screening slots are full due to the high influx of referrals]]> 2023-03-31 02:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211448 Parents do not respond to calls or emails https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211509 2023-03-31 02:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211509 Mappwer constraints https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211591 2023-03-31 02:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211591 Unable to contact parents / non responsive https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211663 2023-03-31 02:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539211663 Parents would like to postpone the screening https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212247 Defaulted sessions]]> 2023-03-31 02:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212247 The waitlist is overwhelming and our teachers are scheduled to do 2 IS - 8 screenings in a week on top of their teaching responsibilities. https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212277
Lack of facilities, social work, psychologist and manpower to increase more screening dates.]]> 2023-03-31 02:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212277 Referral number higher than available slots https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212312 In any given month (even with current long waitlist of 2 to 3 years for some centres), the number of referrals is 8 to 17. There is insufficient slots to screen all children within 1 month, leading to backlog.]]> 2023-03-31 02:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212312 Screening time slots don’t suit parents and manpower related https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212350 2023-03-31 02:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212350 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212526 Staff is unwell/ mc, on leave, or tied up with other (urgent) work ]]> 2023-03-31 02:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212526 Parents cancel the session https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212668 2023-03-31 02:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212668 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212731 Long waitlist, screening early may not be helpful as we need to screen again nearing enrolment ]]> 2023-03-31 02:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212731 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212937 Parents reschedule due to their availability

]]> 2023-03-31 02:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539212937 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213237 High volume of referrals unable to meet deadline ]]> 2023-03-31 02:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213237 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213623 First contact calls within 2 weeks from SG referral dates may not be feasible as it includes weekends, may include public holidays and depending on number of referrals at that point, staff may find it difficult to fulfill all contact calls within 2 weeks.  ]]> 2023-03-31 02:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213623 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213669 Screening team is also the same team doing GCO meetings ]]> 2023-03-31 02:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213669 ivychew https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213878 Failed to arrange for intake screening ]]> 2023-03-31 02:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213878 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213912 Screening slots jammed up due to long waitlist. ]]> 2023-03-31 02:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213912 Timeline could be more realistic - probably 3-4 weeks could be a better timeline https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213950 2023-03-31 02:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539213950 Contact SGE to share with parents our EIPIC contact numbers https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214407 WhatsApp parents to introduce ourselves]]> 2023-03-31 02:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214407 Email/ send letter to parents when they don't pick up calls within 2 weeks. https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214584 2023-03-31 02:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214584 Contact SgEnable for help to reach for parent. https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214592 2023-03-31 02:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214592 Parents are more responsive to text messages prior to a call. https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214646 2023-03-31 02:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214646 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214879 Getting SWA to assist in making the first call. ]]> 2023-03-31 02:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539214879 Parents not able to find a date to come for assessment within 1 month https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539215154 2023-03-31 02:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539215154 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539215423 Ensure that parents are emailed and phoned to reach out for scheduling of the initial screening 


]]> 2023-03-31 02:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539215423 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539216342 Chance of the child being eligible for Ds plus direct is rare  unless there has been a bottleneck at the hospital
Referral end ]]> 2023-03-31 02:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539216342 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539217360 Parents are cancels the last minute and available slots will be weeks later ]]> 2023-03-31 02:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539217360 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539217405 We have a fixed and limited number of screening slots, and we are unable to fulfill the 1 month period if there are much more referrals than the available slots. We are unable to increase slots without affecting  our staff’s availability for their existing classes. ]]> 2023-03-31 02:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539217405 Training arm is making contact with parents on the waitlist to update them on caregiver workshops even before they are screened or enrolled https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539217891 2023-03-31 02:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539217891 CV to be conducted witin a month and IS within 2 months https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539218391 2023-03-31 02:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539218391 debbietanwy https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539218801 Not purposeful to conduct the screening within one month especially when child is scheduled to be enrolled in the following year and screening information would not be applicable]]> 2023-03-31 02:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539218801 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539219008 Allowing  a more feasible timeline for first contact call to be made (e.g.: 14 working days) ]]> 2023-03-31 02:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539219008 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539219039 Ecda can have a sms broadcast system like the hospitals for reminders eg you have missed your call on your child’s EI referral ]]> 2023-03-31 02:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539219039 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539219853 Does not make sense to repeat IA closer to enrolment date when manpower on the ground is always a stretch. ]]> 2023-03-31 02:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539219853 https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539224888 To ensure staff does not feel overwhelmed by having too many screening sessions during their “free” period (i.e.. 2 hours without class) which they need to complete paperwork, prepare for classes, contact parents and discuss with staff team on child’s needs, we set a limit to the number of screening sessions each staff will be assigned for screening per month. ]]> 2023-03-31 02:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kynaho1/r3232c62rjcqlr4w/wish/2539224888