Search by subject?
Type your subject here
Merger or closure of a school.
A school can face closure. Then a school stops existing. With a merger, at least one school joins another school, or one governing body joins another governing body. All parents of the school are involved.
Closure of a school
With a closure, a school stops existing. Sometimes a school must close by the government due to too few students, but a school can also close early.
Merger of a school
With a merger, at least one school joins another school. This affects the education and the neighborhood.
Involving parents
When it comes to the future of a school, it is important that parents are involved in the choices made. All parents of the students must be consulted about a decision on closure or merger. If parents discuss possibilities and choices with school governing bodies, the school participation council, teachers, school leaders, and municipalities, this can lead to widely supported solutions.
Role of the school participation council
The parents in the school participation council are involved closely in a process about merger and closure. With closure, the parents’ group may give advice. With a merger, approval is needed.
Related Subjects
Student forecast & founding standard
Parents and an existing school governing body can start a new school if there is no school nearby that fits parents' wishes.
Read moreStarting new school
Everyone can start a school. There are some rules for starting a new school.
Read moreThe Dutch school system
Ouders & Onderwijs is er voor alle ouders met kinderen in de schoolgaande leeftijd. Ouders kunnen bij ons terecht voor advies en antwoorden op hun vragen.
Read more