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The municipality plays an important role in your child’s education. From student transport to early childhood education and from compulsory education to extra support: the municipality arranges more than you might think. Would you like to know more about the role of the municipality in education? Then keep reading. If your question is still not answered after reading our information, call, email, or send a WhatsApp message to our advice point for tailor-made advice. On March 18, 2026, new municipal elections will be held, so this is the moment for parents to make their voice heard.

Knowledge Base

Education disadvantage policy

This is what you need to know about the education disadvantage policy.

Compulsory education and qualification duty

Children aged 5 and older must attend school until they have a start qualification or turn 18.

Partnership tailored education

When your child needs extra support at school, the partnership tailored education often plays an important role. But what is it exactly?

Public schools and special education

Waarom kies je voor een openbare basisschool óf een school met bijzonder onderwijs?

Student transport

Student transport is transport for students who cannot travel to school by themselves. For example, because of illness, a disability, or behaviour problems.

Pre-primary and early education

Read here what tailored education is

What does the municipality do for education?

The municipality plays a role in your child's education. What can you expect?

The school building

The school is responsible for the safety and maintenance of the school building and playground.

What do you want to know more about?

Student transport research

Many parents are dissatisfied with their child's student transport. We are happy to share the results of our research with you.

Mara van Waveren about the influence of parents on the municipality

Many parents wonder how much influence they have on decisions in their own municipality. From safe schoolyards to equal opportunities in education: according to Mara van Lobby Lokaal, parents have more influence on the municipality than they think.