Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki and Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun today attended the commendation ceremony and 2026-27 school year launch ceremony for the School-based After School Care Service Scheme.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Chan pointed out that the scheme allows primary school students in need to stay after school for care and learning support, thereby giving parents who otherwise need to look after their children as full-time carers the option of taking up employment, hence improving their livelihood. He also remarked that the scheme promotes family harmony, as parents’ pressure regarding supervision and care can be alleviated when their children complete homework at school.
The cap on the number of service places of the scheme was removed in the 2025-26 school year, with over 10,500 service places offered at 207 primary schools. Mr Chan highlighted that the number of service places will remain uncapped in the 2026-27 school year, and called on all government, aided and Direct Subsidy Scheme primary schools to participate in the scheme in order to support more families in need of care services.