Support for Growth and Learning
Your child will receive the support they need in early childhood education and pre-primary education. Support is assessed together with the family, the early childhood education staff, and, when necessary, social and health care professionals, and it is recorded in the child’s early childhood education plan (VASU).
Early special education in Rauma
Applications for early childhood education and registration for pre-primary education are done electronically. The application must mention any possible need for support for the child.
Support for the child’s growth and learning is provided as part of the daily activities of early childhood education and pre-primary education. Support is primarily provided within the child’s own early childhood education or pre-primary group.
In Rauma there are also integrated small groups. Some places are intended for children who need stronger support. These groups are located in different parts of the city. Vacant places are filled in the spring when groups for the autumn term are formed. Each integrated small group has an early childhood special education teacher working in it.
Forms of support in early childhood education
- Pedagogical support
- Structural support
- Care-related support
Forms of support in pre-primary education
- Group-level support measures
- Child-specific support measures
Multiculturalism in Early Childhood Education
In culturally aware education, pupils’ diverse cultural backgrounds are recognised, valued and utilised. It strengthens equality and experiences of inclusion.
Language-aware teaching supports children’s language development and increases their awareness of language and its use.
Finnish as a second language is intended for children whose family language is not Finnish.
Child’s Early Childhood Education Plan
An individual early childhood education plan is made for every child, recording goals and measures that support the child’s development, learning and wellbeing. The plan also records any support for development and learning and how it is implemented. The plan is made in cooperation with the guardians. The child’s opinions and wishes are taken into account when preparing the plan. A pre-primary learning plan is prepared on the same principles for pre-primary education.
The child on the path of growth – The City of Rauma’s early childhood education plan (in Finnish) reflects our vision of the child at the beginning of their growth and development. Our aim is for the child to follow their own path with joy, finding along the way the joy of learning and discovery, exploration and wonder, friends and the care and nurturing they need.
Consulting Early Childhood Special Education Teachers
Consulting early childhood special education teachers provide special education, consult staff and guardians, and coordinate the implementation of the child’s support.
Contact
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Niitamo Katri
Early childhood special education teacher
Tel. +358 44 793 5180
katri.niitamo@rauma.fi