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Frequently asked questions

On this page you will find answers to questions parents have about appropriate education in primary school. There are a variety of categories, each in the form of a question. If you click on them, more questions on the subject will appear. Click on them to read the answer.

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Current affairs

An interview with the Fritz Redlschool and the UMCU

Located next to the Utrecht University Medical Centre (UMCU), the Fritz Redlschool is a school for children treated at the Development Perspective department of this hospital or other mental health organisations. The school also has places for pupils who have stalled at home and/or at school. Children are here temporarily and move on to a suitable place after a few months.

An interview with the Fritz Redlschool on the Chair Scheme

The Fritz Redlschool in Utrecht is a school for pupils who have stagnated at home and/or at school. These are often children who need help with their behaviour, emotions or mental health. Children stay here temporarily and move on to a suitable place after a few months.

An interview with the Velduil on gifted education

Primary school De Velduil in Houten provides education for gifted pupils in pyramid classes. Chantalle Blomsteel is internal supervisor and explains how the school challenges these children to develop themselves further.

Glossary

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Additional support

If a pupil needs more help than the basic support provided by the school, he/she can receive extra support.

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Assessment section

A description in the developmental perspective of individual guidance tailored to the pupil's needs.

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Right of consent

Parents must give consent to the action part of the development perspective. The school must explicitly ask parents for consent.

Internal supervisor

A staff member within the school responsible for pupil care has coordinating and supervisory duties.

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Youth aid

Help with mental health issues a mental disability and/or parenting problems. Youth aid is intended for children and young people up to the age of 18, sometimes up to 23. The municipality is responsible for this help. This is regulated in the Youth Act.

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Pupil file

A pupil file contains data on a pupil. The pupil file usually consists of two components: pupil administration and a content section focusing on educational and guidance aspects.

responsible for this help. This is regulated in the Youth Act.

Pupil transport

Transport that must be requested from the municipality for children who cannot go to school independently, for example, due to illness, a disability or behavioural problems. Or for children who cannot attend school in the neighbourhood and therefore have to go to a school that is far away.

Pupil tracking system

Primary schools are required to work with a pupil monitoring system (LVS). This is also called pupil and education tracking system (LOVS). The school uses it to keep track of progress and results. Not only of your child, but also of your child's group and the school. This is done in any case for Dutch language and mathematics.

Compulsory education officer

An official of the municipality supervising compliance with the Compulsory Education Act.

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Waivers

See exemption

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Appropriate education

Every child with a support need should receive education that suits them in the region where they live.

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Remedial teacher

A qualified teacher who provides extra support to pupils with certain learning or behavioural problems/disorders.

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Partnership

Schools for regular and special (primary) education working together in a particular area to ensure appropriate education in that area.

School board

All schools have a school board. The school board makes the important decisions about the school. So also about the education given.

School guide

A document with information for parents on key issues about the coming school year.

School support profile

A document with information about what support the school can provide

Special primary education

Education for children with mild learning difficulties, such as problems with concentration or motor skills. It is intended for children who need more extra help than primary school can provide. The learning objectives are the same as in a regular school.

Special education

Education for children with physical disabilities more severe learning difficulties and/or behavioural or psychological problems.

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Admissibility statement

A statement from the partnership that a child may be enrolled in a school for special (primary) education.

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Exemption

Children between the ages of 5 and 16 are required to attend school. But sometimes a child cannot attend school. For example, because of a physical or psychological problem due to a serious illness. Or because the teaching method does not suit the child and his or her problems. Then it is possible to apply for exemption from school.

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Duty of care

The duty of a school (board) to ensure that every child enrolled or registered with that school or school board receives education that suits him or her and extra help if needed.