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Aug 24, 2022

Start the school year with extra funding and initiatives for more opportunities for pupils

Getting help with homework, developing further through sport, or exploring a future career through additional technology lessons. Not every child is exposed to these opportunities at home, even though they are important for learning effectively and progressing further. That is why Minister Wiersma (Primary and Secondary Education) launched the School & Community programme during the first official opening of the school year.

Aug 23, 2022

Veilig Verkeer Nederland launches Schoolyard Challenge for primary schools

On 22 August, the day primary schools in the Central Region opened their doors, Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN) began the ‘Our schools have started again’ campaign. New this year is VVN’s Schoolyard Challenge. The challenge calls on all classes at all primary schools to display or express the slogan ‘Our schools have started again’ on the schoolyard in the most original way possible and submit an example of it.

Aug 22, 2022

Permanent place for lessons on healthy eating in the primary school curriculum

Lessons on healthy eating should be given a permanent place in the curriculum of primary schools. It would also be beneficial if the teaching package involved parents. This is the view of Angeliek Verdonschot, an external staff member in the Consumption and Healthy Lifestyle section of Wageningen University & Research.

Aug 18, 2022

Contribute your thoughts on polarisation and your role as a professional

Platform JEP and the NJi are receiving signals that youth professionals sometimes struggle with their role and position in situations involving polarisation. Think, for example, of the coronavirus measures and discussions surrounding refugee reception. You may encounter these tensions at school, in the community centre, in the neighbourhood or online.

Aug 16, 2022

The similarities between nominated sporty primary schools

On 23 March, CBS Het Lichtpunt from Rhoon and SO de Hertog from Tiel were named the ‘Sportiest Primary School in the Netherlands’ and the ‘Sportiest Special Education School in the Netherlands’, respectively. Together with the other four nominated schools, they have a number of things in common, an article on Alles over Sport, part of the Knowledge Centre for Sport & Exercise, explains.

Aug 15, 2022

Youth leaders sought for school programmes at IVN Brabant

IVN sees nature as the best classroom for children: a place where they have all the space they need to discover, learn about and grow in the world through play. In De Loonse en Drunense Dunes National Park, IVN therefore offers a range of nature experience programmes for primary education. These programmes are led by well-trained volunteers. To continue offering nature education in the landscape to as many children as possible in the coming years, IVN Brabant is looking for new volunteers.

Aug 12, 2022

Supporting families living in poverty

Poverty causes stress for parents. It also affects their choices and their children's outlook for the future. In addition to material assistance, professionals, including those in education, can help mitigate the effects of poverty by focusing on protective factors. Families' social networks, a stimulating and supportive family environment, and being able to participate in activities are important factors.

Aug 10, 2022

How do you encourage outdoor play at out-of-school care (BSO)?

On 5 July 2022, Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen organised an online session about outdoor play at out-of-school care (BSO). Together with more than 30 professionals, staff from Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen discussed the opportunities and challenges surrounding outdoor play at the BSO.

Aug 09, 2022

The Golden Weeks

After every holiday, a group goes through certain phases in the process of group formation. The first weeks at the beginning of the school year are called the Golden Weeks. These weeks are particularly suitable for laying the foundation for good group formation and a pleasant atmosphere. Students get to know one another, the teacher and the rules. Stichting School & Veiligheid provides information and tips for the Golden Weeks.

Aug 08, 2022

Being allowed to be who we feel we are begins at school

Pride. Every year, it is again an occasion for cynical remarks about the extravagant and supposedly hysterical, often white, gay men wearing little clothing. And critical questions such as: does such a boat parade really promote equality? And is this actually still necessary? Luc Lauwers, programme manager for sexual education at Rutgers, the centre of expertise on sexuality, is clear in the argument below.

Aug 05, 2022

Seven ways to incorporate nutrition into the school day

How do you incorporate nutrition into the school day? A theme is more likely to stick with students if it is addressed more often. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre and Healthy School offer you seven ways to approach the theme in different ways, without requiring too much preparation time.

Aug 04, 2022

Raising Children in a Warming Climate

What does climate change mean for children and young people growing up and being raised? And how can parents and other caregivers offer them a promising outlook for the future? In the essay ‘Raising Children in a Warming Climate’, the Netherlands Youth Institute answers these questions on the basis of an exploratory literature review. The findings are also of interest to the education sector.

Aug 03, 2022

Sleep deprivation harmful to primary school children

Less than nine hours of sleep leads to a considerable decline in certain brain functions in primary school-aged children, particularly in the areas of memory, intelligence and psychological well-being. Children who do get the recommended nine to twelve hours of sleep do not experience these problems, according to a new study by the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM).

Aug 02, 2022

Panna cage for De Opstap primary school in Oentsjerk

On 14 July, during the last week before the summer holidays, De Opstap primary school in Oentsjerk put a panna cage into use. The panna cage was the school prize awarded by Jantje Beton. Director Dave Ensberg of Jantje Beton and Erik de Rink from sponsor Antea Group attended the official opening of the panna cage.

Aug 01, 2022

First National Childhood Obesity Symposium

The centre of expertise for overweight and obesity in children, COACH, has been in existence for 12.5 years! To celebrate this, COACH is organising the First National Childhood Obesity Symposium on 14 October 2022. The symposium will include, among other things, a review and preview of developments in education.

Jul 28, 2022

Schoolyard scan added to BVO scan

The Active-Friendly Environment Scan (BVO scan) has been expanded with a scan focusing on how conducive the school environment is to physical activity. This enables professionals to map the activity-friendliness of the schoolyard and school zone.

Jul 27, 2022

Why provide a nutritious school lunch in primary education?

During the summer holidays, primary school administrators make good resolutions for the new school year. The option of providing lunch at school also comes up. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists four benefits.

Jul 26, 2022

How can education professionals prevent (gender-based) violence?

On Wednesday afternoon, 9 November, Act4Respect is organising a conference in Utrecht for, among others, education professionals and youth workers. The conference will focus on how small changes in your daily work can have a major impact on preventing (gender-based) violence. Attendance is free. It is also possible to attend online.

Jul 25, 2022

SCP: Attention needed for LGBTQI+ students

The ‘LGBT Monitor 2022’, published by the Netherlands Institute for Social Research on 5 July, shows that the situation of LGBTQI+ students at school still requires a great deal of attention. In some cases, their sense of safety has even deteriorated. The monitor provides recommendations to education institutions for improving the school climate, with School & Safety offering practical support to schools.

Jul 22, 2022

Waste-free Week from September 12 through 18

From September 12 through 18, the Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling Foundation is organizing Waste-free Week. During this week, activities are being organized throughout the Netherlands to reduce food waste. A free starter package has been developed for primary education (grades 7–8) by Smaaklessen, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre and the Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling Foundation. The package is intended to help address the topic in the classroom.

Jul 20, 2022

Drenthe to get 30 outdoor classrooms over the next 3 years

Over the next three years, the schoolyards of 30 primary schools in Drenthe will be transformed into ‘outdoor classrooms’: green and healthy play and learning environments. On Wednesday, 13 July, the Provincial Council made the funds available. The first eight schools have now been selected.

Jul 19, 2022

Cabinet aims to reduce the number of students staying at home

The cabinet is allocating a one-off €15 million to reduce the number of students who are not attending school. This will provide additional support centres, tighten absenteeism policies and expand digital distance learning. Education Minister Dennis Wiersma wrote this in a letter to the House of Representatives on 15 July.

Jul 18, 2022

Esports Experience in Dordrecht sports hall

For the young people of Dordrecht, House of Esports organised the Esports Experience on 22 June in DeetosSnel sports hall on behalf of Dordt Sport. House of Esports immersed itself in the world of primary school children through Gamification. The event was for pupils from years 4 to 8.

Jul 14, 2022

Five reasons to get pupils moving more and better

Staying active and exercising sufficiently throughout your life starts in primary school, with good and sufficient physical education. Why is it important to get pupils moving more and better? Gezonde School gives five reasons in an article created in collaboration with the KVLO and the Knowledge Centre for Sport & Physical Activity.

Jul 13, 2022

Minister advocates bringing back school dentist

Minister Carola Schouten for Poverty Policy wants to bring back the school dentist in order to give children from low-income families access to this form of care again. She said this in an interview with AD on July 13. Although dental care is free up to the age of 18, one in five children never visits the dentist.

Jul 12, 2022

Encouraging children to walk or cycle to school

How can you encourage children to walk or cycle to school more often? In an article on Alles over Sport, Ilja van Holsteijn explains that creating a movement-friendly environment can help, both by designing the outdoor space and by encouraging and rewarding behaviour.

Jul 11, 2022

Gender-neutral primary school opens in Lent

In Nijmegen-Noord (Lent), one of the first gender-neutral primary schools in the Netherlands recently opened. In an interview with De Gelderlander, Manon Prévoo explains the choice. “We want to move away from this boys-and-girls way of thinking, and we do not want to stigmatize our pupils in any way.”

Jul 07, 2022

Young people are vaping more and at increasingly younger ages

More than half of minors appear to have vaped at least once. This is according to a study by NOS Stories, which was completed by 6,000 minors. Of the vapers, 240 were 12 or younger.

Jul 06, 2022

Talking about bullying and discrimination helps

Recently, the Children’s Ombudsman published the research report ‘Bullied in Loneliness’. The report once again shows that teachers can make a difference when it comes to bullying. Stichting School & Veiligheid welcomes this in-depth study and the fact that the voices of children and young people are central to it. Alarming is the finding that one in three students experiences discrimination as a reason for being bullied. What can you do as an education professional to combat bullying and discrimination?

Jul 05, 2022

Smartphone has a major impact on school performance

The smartphone has been around for fifteen years and has gained a major role in the lives of many people during that time. Schoolchildren even spend an average of five hours a day on their smartphones. And that has a major impact on school performance, says Flemish neuropsychiatrist Theo Compernolle.

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