The Foundation for Educational Services (FES) is a public entity within the Ministry for Education. It works
concurrently with the Education Directorates to provide a range of innovative
educational initiatives to meet the needs of the community. The FES is
committed to ensuring that all service users are supported through informal
educational initiatives. It strives to
offer quality educational services through structured contemporary programmes,
financial sustainability and ethical behaviour. Together we provide a safe environment and an enriching experience to
our learners, their families and all stakeholders.
Core Values
| Person-Centred Approach |
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To strive for a person-centered approach that
recognizes individual needs. |
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| Effectiveness & Efficiency |
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To ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of our work
through evidence-based practice. |
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| Transparency & Accountability |
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To ensure transparency and accountability in all
operations of the organization. |
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| Integration |
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To ensure the integration of diversity issues into all
aspects of our work. |
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| Green Practice |
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To integrate environmentally friendly measures into
daily practice. |
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| Sustainibility |
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To ensure that the services offered are sustainable as
per established time frame. |
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Strategic Targets
The Entity aspires to be a leading stakeholder in the
provision of non-formal education in line with National Policies. Specifically, the strategic orientation and objectives of
the entity are:
- To provide a high quality, affordable, national after school
service in Malta and Gozo complementary to formal schooling.
- To provide quality childcare service.
- To raise the profile of the Foundation for Educational
Services as a leading service provider in non-formal education.
- To collaboratively work with local and international
organisations having similar goals to the foundation.
- To explore possible collaboration with the local communities
and potential stakeholders in order to strengthen service provision.
Services offered:
Childcare centres offer quality childcare services in order to support and strengthen the family unit, guided by the underlying principle that the family is the best environment for personal growth. The main aim of the centres is to offer a personalised service of quality care for all children.
Klabb 3-16 is an after-school hours’ care
service for school-age children, and provides care during school holidays where
needed in 30 centres. There is a planned programme of activities on offer where
children can first do their homework, play and then participate in various
activities. The service provides a safe, stimulating environment with appropriate
adult supervision and facilitation during non-school hours.
Skolasajf is offered during summer and caters
for school-age children aged between 3-16 years. It extends the hours usually
provided by Klabb 3-16 to offer an educational experience for children during
school holidays. This programme is offered in 63 Skolasajf centres around Malta
and Gozo to meet the demands of the families.