Target group: Pupils
Support for the wellbeing of children and the youth
This website consists of various service providers’ links to services supporting the wellbeing of children and the young. Some of the services are targeted at children and the young, and some to their guardians.
More than 2500 first-graders are starting school in Vantaa on Thursday
Schools in Vantaa are starting this and next week. This fall, more than 2500 new first-graders are starting school.
International education is expanding in Vantaa – Vantaa Vocational College Varia approved to provide vocational IB training
The IB CP training programme combines vocational studies and international education. IB CP training at Vantaa Vocational College Varia will begin in autumn 2024.
Värkkäämö workshop
In Värkkäämö, everyone can bring their own ideas to life, learn new skills, and share knowledge. You can use the workshop and its devices free of charge, but a valid library card is required. Värkkäämö is intended for those over the age of 10, but younger individuals can also use the devices
Children and the young wish that Vantaa residents take care of their environment and of one another
Children and young people shared their thoughts on the pros and cons of Vantaa's residential areas with the city's decision-makers at the Influential Day.
Children and youth of Vantaa plan improvements to their local environment together with the city
The Influential Day on May 8, 2024 will concentrate on the different residential areas of Vantaa and their development. For the 17th time, the young participants will represent all Vantaa schools and educational institutions.
This is how school safety and student wellbeing is ensured in Vantaa – see frequently asked questions
We collected information on issues such as bullying prevention in Vantaaʼs schools, colleges and daycare centres.
Donʼt spread rumours and misinformation about the Viertola tragedy
Spreading rumours places an additional burden on the relatives of victims. Publishing false information can also be a criminal offence.
Crisis support at Viertola Comprehensive School continues
The shooting incident of Tuesday, 2 April took place in a mainstream education classroom at the Jokiranta teaching facility of Viertola School.
Shooting incident at Viertola school on April 2 – support available to children, the young, and guardians
There has been a shooting incident at Viertola school on April 2. Multiple actors offer discussion help in the crisis situation.