Preschool Student Welfare
Student welfare in pre-primary education refers to promoting and supporting the child’s learning, mental and physical health, and social well-being. The aim is to prevent, identify, and reduce learning difficulties and other challenges as early as possible.
Student welfare consists of two areas:
- Communal student welfare: Communal student welfare focuses on the well-being of the entire pre-primary community. It includes promoting healthy lifestyles, ensuring safe and supportive learning environments, and supporting children’s participation.
- Individual student welfare: Individual student welfare supports individual children according to their needs. This may include health care services, psychological services, and social work services.
Student welfare services are free of charge and are carried out in cooperation with guardians and pre-primary education staff.
Student welfare in Oulu’s pre-primary education promotes a culture of friendliness, care, and positive interaction. It ensures that every child has equal opportunities for growth and learning supported by the practices and working methods of the pre-primary education community.