By Sumanasiri Gunatilake
Colombo, Oct. 22 (Daily Mirror) - Director of the Early Childhood Development Authority H.M.Wasantha Herath said holding tuition classes for Pre- School children is illegal.
Addressing a meeting of the Monaragala District Women and Children Development Committees yesterday at the District Secretariat he pointed out that children of pre-school age should not be burdened with private tuition subject wise.
He said opening of new pre-schools will not be allowed and that the pre-school at Sevenagala was closed.
“A syllabus for pre-school teachers has been introduced during a five day workshop for teachers, It includes outdoor activities as well. During the season of Chena cultivation, children left alone in homes are at risk. The Women and Children’s Development Committees should create awareness among the parents.A development plan for children whose parents are employed a abroad has been prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.