According to the latest Public Sector Report, more than 60 per cent of children were enrolled in government-supported pre-schools, and this proportion is expected to further increase to 80 per cent around 2025. Schools are continuously working with parents and the society to help students develop in an all-rounded way to get rid of an excessive emphasis on academic performance. SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan opined that in the upcoming months, educational institutions need to collaborate with students and employers to help employers to recognise the skills component of certification, and not focus solely on academic results