Before the introduction of appropriate education, the indications for student-linked funding provided an overview of the need for additional support in primary and secondary education. Nowadays, there are no nationwide definitions, and there is no central registration of which students have additional support needs.
According to the Inspectorate of Education, providing these students with equal opportunities for an appropriate educational offering requires knowledge of which students need support, where they are, and what challenges they face. It must also be investigated whether they are already receiving additional support and whether that support is appropriate and effective.
The The State of Education report also shows that special education schools are facing many changes. They are receiving more students with more complex problems. The organization of additional support has also become more complex due to the decentralization of youth care.
The schools are responding to the changes in different ways. For example, initiatives are being taken to strengthen cooperation with partner organizations and improve consultation with parents. Some schools are also working on customized programs, such as an education-and-care class or individual guidance. In addition, considerable effort is being devoted to professionalizing the team so that it can continue to provide high-quality education to new target groups as well.
Source: Inspectorate of Education