Support for learning and schooling
The student can get support for learning and schooling from, for example, a special education teacher and a school attendance assistant. The student welfare services' staff also help the student. In addition, Vantaa offers preparatory teaching for those students who do not yet speak enough Finnish, as well as groups for special support, if the student's need for support requires it.
Learning support in basic education
In Vantaa, the support that a pupil requires is primarily organised by different flexible means in their local school. The support is organised in collaboration with the pupil’s own teacher, all the pupil’s teachers, and supporting personnel if necessary.
The student can receive support for their learning from a special education teacher who provides part-time special education. Part-time special education is provided as simultaneous, small group or individual education.
Pupil welfare in basic education
Pupil welfare means for example psychologist, school social worker and health care services. Children and young people can also get support and advice from other professionals in schools, such as student counselors.
Groups requiring special support
The student's studies can be organized in a small group at the city level, if the student's need for support requires it. These small groups are:
- Etappi operations in Basic education (1-6 grades)
- Workshop operations in Basic education (7-9 grades)
- Outpatient clinic teaching (1-9 grades)
- Teaching for disabled students (1-9 grades)
In a small group, students can study in the same class or there can be students in different grades in the class.
Preparatory teaching
Preparatory teaching is provided for children and young people who are not proficient enough in Finnish language to study in a group taught in Finnish. The preparatory teaching groups teach the Finnish language as well as different school subjects based on the students' skills levels
Assistant services
Special needs assistants and student nurses support the students' learning and schooling during schooldays and also work with the afternoon clubs and day activities for disabled children in the afternoons.
Aid equipment in basic education
The purpose of aid equipment is to guarantee the student the basic prerequisites for schooling and as an accessible learning environment as possible. Aid equipment may include means such as customised learning and teaching materials, technical devices, classroom fixtures, as well as ramps, railings and elevators that make it easier to get around the school building.
Accessibility information for schools can be found on the schools' websites.