Ik maak mij zorgen over de ontwikkeling van mijn kind, wat kan ik doen?

Dan is het goed om op school aan de bel te trekken. Bij de leraar of intern begeleider.Als ouders kunt u delen wat u ziet en waar u zich zorgen om maakt. En u kunt op zoek gaan naar oorzaken en naar dat wat nodig is.Alles wat u belangrijk vindt om over uw kind te bespreken, kunt u in dit gesprek kwijt.

De ondersteuning op school helpt onvoldoende, wat kan ik doen?

Ga in gesprek met de leerkracht, de begeleider van uw kind of de intern begeleider van de school. Komen jullie er niet uit? Neem dan contact op met het schoolbestuur. Wilt u weten welk schoolbestuur dit is? Kijk dan hier. Als u op een school klikt ziet u de website van het schoolbestuur staan.Komt u er ook niet uit met het schoolbestuur? Dan kunt u ook altijd terecht bij het Oudersteunpunt.

Wat betekent zorgplicht?

Scholen moeten ervoor zorgen dat elk kind een passende plek krijgt. Ook als het kind extra begeleiding nodig heeft. Dit heet zorgplicht. De leerling krijgt ondersteuning op school, of de school zoekt een passende andere plek.

We are here for parents

Schools and parents need each other to make appropriate education work. As a parent, you know what your child needs. We see you therefore as an important partner in the search for what your child needs. Together, we find the right support.

"It is very nice to have someone who is objective and really thoughtful with us."

My child needs support:

Is your child struggling to keep up at school? Is he unhappy? Or is the teacher struggling to guide your child? If so, the school will work with you as a parent to see what steps can be taken.

Read how here or use the buttons to go directly to a section.

My child is discussed in the Support Team (OT)

If help for your child is not enough, school organises a Support Team (OT). Together, you look at what your child needs to learn better.

My child has dyslexia

Children with dyslexia have great difficulty learning to read and/or write. The problems are so bad that extra guidance does not help enough. In cases of severe dyslexia, your child may receive special care.

My child does not attend school

What can you do when your child is not attending school? There are several people who can help you. Together, we will find a suitable solution.

I want to know more about:

All students should be given a place in a school that suits their qualities and abilities.

How do you find a nice school? And what can you expect from school? Read more here.

Is your child moving to Amsterdam? Or do you want to change schools? If so, you can register your child at another school.

Does your child need more support than school can provide? Then special (primary) education may be the best place.

The transition to secondary school is fun, but sometimes exciting. Read more here.

Do you have questions about appropriate education, want toindependent advice,or simply consult? The Parent Support Centre is at your service.

What others say

So nice to finally be truly seen and heard.

A parent about the SWV in an OT

Because of your explanations, I now understand much better what different types of education is available.

A parent about the SWV in an OT

Thanks to cooperation with the SWV, my child can still stay in school, happily.

A parent on appropriate education

If I no longer knew what to do, I called our education advisor. So nice that I could go to her with all my questions, which gave direction in everything that needed to be done.

A parent about a SWV education advisor

I always felt like I was fighting for my child on my own and then thought... not again, another party who is involved... but I really felt heard by you guys and that did me good.

A parent about the SWV in an OT

Questions and answers

I am worried about my child's development, what can I do?

Then it is a good idea to raise the alarm at school. With the teacher or internal supervisor.

As parents, you can share what you see and worry about. And you can look for causes and what is needed.

Anything you feel is important to discuss about your child, you can put in this conversation.

School support is not helping enough, what can I do?

Talk to the teacher, your child's counsellor or the school's internal supervisor. Are you unable to come to an agreement? Then contact the school board. Would you like to know which school board this is? Then look here. If you click on a school, you will see the school board's website.

Are you also stuck with the school board? Then you can always contact the Parent support centre.

What does duty of care mean?

Schools must ensure that every child gets a suitable place. Even if the child needs extra guidance. This is called duty of care. Pupil receives support at school, or school seeks appropriate alternative place.

We are here for you

Have a question? Our team is ready to help you further. Would you like to contact your contact person directly? Then click here.

Our secretariat can be reached by phone from Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 12:30pm.

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