China considers new laws after RYB kindergarten abuse claims
Authorities are already looking at new legislation after widespread outrage over allegations against Beijing preschool
China will push for legislation to a provide legal guarantees about the operation and management of preschool educational institutions, vice-minister of education Tian Xuejun said on Thursday.
Tian made the remarks at a press conference organised by the State Council Information Office, following abuse allegations against RYB Education New World Kindergarten in Beijing that received widespread attention last week.
Tian said the ministry was already doing research on the legislation.
“The ministry will also complete the requirements on qualifications of teachers engaged in preschool education and is considering formulating a code of ethics for them,” Xinhua quoted Tian as saying.
He also mentioned a plan to step up supervision of kindergartens and solve the problem of insufficient resources for preschool education.
RYB Education Inc said on Wednesday it was aware of more complaints by parents at some of its schools elsewhere in China.
