Increasing the number of small group places

Building skills and education are core tasks of local government. The organisation of education in Finland is strongly based on autonomy and decisions made locally in municipalities and schools.

There are children in Tuusula who need special support. Despite support measures, not all of them are able to study with the rest of the group and would need a place in small group teaching. However, there are currently too few places in small groups to meet the demand. More places should be added, as teachers do not have enough time, attention and resources to teach pupils who need special support and the rest of the class.

It is not in the best interests of children to compromise on small group places, especially in a situation where the exceptional circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic and their consequences have created learning and skills gaps and increased the risk of exclusion and mental health problems. We are also currently in the midst of the war in Ukraine, and it is important to be aware that war can cause difficult feelings, anxiety and fear in children.

On the basis of the above, I propose that measures be taken to increase the number of places in small groups.

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