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Exams start: a tense period for many families

Read more about the pros and cons of group chats and how you as a parent can handle them

House of Representatives investigates whether laptops and tablets should be free for secondary school students

Parents see and accept social media, but it also raises questions and concerns.

These tips help you have a fun May holiday without boredom

1 in 5 schools insufficient

The state of education 2026 shows that the situation in secondary vocational education is worrying.

Look back with us on an afternoon about dealing with digitalization

On april 14, the staat van de Ouder 2026 was launched. In this study, we asked parents how they view digitalization in education.

Remco Pijpers, expert in digital learning tools, talks about screen use and digital learning at school.

Pedro De Bruyckere, researcher and educator, talks about digital communication in education.

Joli Luijckx, director of Oudervereniging Balans, talks more about the phone ban.

Today the House of Representatives speaks in a debate about digitalization and learning materials in primary and secondary education.

Almost a quarter of parents experience problems because their children have different weeks of May holiday.

Digital and practical exams for vmbo basic and kader have started

Will you also come to the presentation of the Staat van de Ouder 2026?

During the Week of Lentekriebels, schools pay attention to relationships and sexuality. What can you expect as a parent?

More and more schools in the Netherlands are switching to a new publisher for their teaching materials.

Register your child for secondary school during the central registration week.

On Wednesday 18 March The Municipal Elections Take Place. Will You Vote?

The municipal elections are coming soon. Alderman Arjen van Drunen explains why voting for good education is important.

What do parents think about the tailored education of their child?

How to stay informed about your child’s digital world? We give you some tips.

Mara from Lobby Lokaal tells how parents can have influence in their municipality.

On march 18 it is time: the municipal elections.

The government published an evaluation last week about the law on voluntary parents' contributions and the School Costs Monitor 2024-2025.

How do you deal with Ramadan at school and how can parents take this into account? We asked in an interview with Amina Berkane Abakhou.

We introduce the new ministers of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

What if you are new to the Netherlands and need guidance with the Dutch education system? Josja from TOMaatjes tells more about guidance by volunteers for newcomer families.

Research by the Landelijk Ouderpanel shows that half of the children do not poop at school, especially in secondary education. This often leads to stomach problems. Dirty toilets, lack of privacy, and smoking or vaping are main causes. There is a call for better school toilets.

The questionnaire State of the School Participation Council is open in the coming weeks. With this questionnaire, we explore how the school participation council is doing in primary and secondary education.

The forming parties D66, CDA and VVD presented their coalition agreement for the next cabinet today. These are the main plans for education.

Petition student transport offered

This is how you make reading aloud a party during the national reading days.

This is what you need to know about the school advice

This is how you choose a secondary school.

So many schools closed during the snow

One in three schools is closed today because of the winter weather.

One in eight schools is closed or works with an adjusted schedule due to winter weather. This is shown by a new survey among parents.

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This is how you celebrate a relaxed and cozy Christmas.

Also at Ouders & Onderwijs, it is the Christmas holiday and our advice point is closed.

In a letter six parent organizations make proposals for better education

Parents with migration background more often pay for tutoring.

Are you joining the online work session?

This is what parents think about the parental contribution.

In A Letter, Ouders & Onderwijs Asks The New Cabinet To Invest Strongly In Education.

Parent and student organizations spoke with the Secretary of State about the advisory report on student transport.

Do you have an opinion about education? Then we are looking for you for our Landelijk Ouderpanel.

These are the financial plans of parties for education.

Most parents have no idea which political party has the best education plans.

Special edition state of families 2025: more parents feel stress

There Are New Plans For Childcare In 2029. These Are The Plans. Together With Other Organizations, Ouders & Onderwijs Supports This.

Ouders & Onderwijs seeks a new member for the supervisory board, which oversees the organization, managing director, and finances.

These themes were discussed during the National Fundamental Education Debate 2025.

Ouders & Onderwijs starts a series of information videos about school advice and the transition from group 8 to secondary school.

Almost all political parties want a ban on social media for children up to 15 years old. This appears from the new election guide for parents.

Parents & Onderwijs sent a letter with other parent organizations to the Second Chamber with improvement proposals for mbo.

We sent a letter to the House of Representatives about parent involvement

New research shows that parents are still unhappy with student transport. It is time for political action.

Talking about feelings is not natural for many children. Yet, it is very important. We asked Elsbeth from the Saarisnietgek foundation to tell us more about it.

What can you do against cyberbullying?

Come also to the education election debate on october 6

The cut in the education opportunities scheme will not happen.

Next week our social media is fully about school costs!

Worries about school costs? See our 6 tips.

What is gender identity? Read more here and discover how to have the conversation with your child about it.

Green pick does not appear to be the main reason for dropout in mbo. What is the real cause?

Start the school year stress-free and check what you already packed in your child's bag.

It differs per primary school what you can treat in the class. What do parents think of this?

Next school year, a few things about student finance will change. What applies to you and your child?

We let the voice of parents be heard: education must be high on the political agenda.

The advice point of Ouders & Onderwijs is closed during the summer holiday from 22 July to 16 August.

Your child is now an adult. What comes with this?

Whoever has a birthday… treats! Right? How does your child's school handle treats? We would love to hear your opinion.

This is how you and your teenager get through the summer vacation: 5 tips.

Here you find 5 things you can do together with your child during the summer holiday.

How do you help your child reach the finish line? We give 6 tips.

Here you as a parent can take this into account after your child's exam result.

Over 3000 doctors send a warning letter to the government about mobile phone use among children.

Ouders & Onderwijs received more than 4,500 signals from parents in 2024 about problems around tailored education for children.

94% Of parents find the Netherlands family friendly, but they worry about connection, performance pressure, and their children's future.

We Have Done Research Again On Parents' Opinions About The Mobile Phone Ban.

Ouders & Onderwijs was at the platform day for tailored education in mbo and told about the importance of parent involvement in mbo.

Education organizations stop talks with the cabinet about the recovery plan due to newly announced cuts.

Students in the mbo do not always get the guidance and quality needed for a good future.

On 15 April, Ouders & Onderwijs launched the annual research report the Staat van de Ouder.

Parents worry about the quality of education in large classes, according to the annual report the Staat van de Ouder 2025.

Do you like to carry out research from start to finish? Then we are looking for you at Stichting Ouders & Onderwijs!

The national government has explained more about reports to Veilig Thuis in tailored education in a brochure.

Ouders & Onderwijs proudly presents the annual research report on 15 April 2025: the Staat van de Ouder.

On 26 March, the House of Representatives will debate with State Secretary Paul about education opportunities. Ouders & Onderwijs sends a letter.

To give the long-standing problems with student transport the attention they deserve, LAKS started a petition.

Parents, students and school leaders of winning schools De Schakel and the Eligant Lyceum visited the OCW.

There is a new sponsor agreement for schools. What does this mean for you as a parent?

Parents & Onderwijs sees big risks in the bill to improve the connection between vocational education and the labor market

Every year Ouders & Onderwijs publishes the staat van de ouder. For this report, we also research secondary vocational education. Will you join?

Find quickly which parent and youth support point you can go to for help with tailored education through a new map.

Every year, Ouders & Onderwijs publishes a report about what parents think of education. This report is called Staat van de Ouder.

From this week the digital secondary school transition test will be taken and on 4 and 5 February the written test will take place.

Groenlinks-pvda submitted a proposal on wednesday 29 january to completely abolish the voluntary parent contribution.

Members of parliament could make proposals by motions to change things in mbo.

Video: Parents & Onderwijs joins the House of Representatives

At an open day your child gets more information about courses, the school itself and how mbo works. Are you going with your child too?

The school advice is given. This is everything you need to know about your child's school advice.

No extra admission requirements for mbo students with support needs. Council of State rules after student objection.

From 2025 a new law gives parents and pupils more say in tailored education. What does this law involve?

House of Representatives votes on the education budget. What exactly changes? We list the main points.

Before your child learns to read by themselves, it is important to read aloud regularly. This is good for your child's language development. Do you ever read to your child? How often do you do this? And why?

According to a new report by Parents Association Balans, the Netherlands has at least 70,000 school dropouts. Read more about school dropouts in the Netherlands.

10 fun and useful did you know facts about your child's education. Maybe there is one you did not know yet!

We look back on the search for the most parent-friendly school in the Netherlands. Read more about the Ouders & Onderwijs award.

The new standard makes clear what schools must at least offer as support for students with mild support needs.

Advisor Arline Spierenburg talks in the podcast 10 minutes about the work of Ouders & Onderwijs and the importance of parent involvement.

The Eligant Lyceum from Zutphen and the Schakel from Utrecht have won the award for most parent-friendly school in the Netherlands.

Should you get involved in your child's study choice? Study advisor Sandra Fekkes gives tips on how you can help your child and what does not help.

As a parent you can face difficult dilemmas about social media. Our research shows that parents think social media actually has few benefits.

A secondary school in Zeist temporarily does not show parents grades in the Magister app

Research shows that the education inspectorate has not visited the promised number of schools in recent years. Read more here.

Read here more about how other countries around the world prepare students for the future.

Primary school de schakel in Utrecht is nominated for the Ouders & Onderwijs award for the most parent-friendly school in the Netherlands. Read here why.

Secondary school Eligant lyceum in Zutphen is nominated for the Ouders & Onderwijs award for the most parent-friendly school in the Netherlands. Read here why.

The Jury Has Made A Selection Of The Most Parent Friendly Schools From All Entries. Vote Now For Your Favorite!

Primary school de ontdekking in maarheeze is nominated for the Ouders & Onderwijs award for the most parent-friendly school in the netherlands. Read here why.

Primary school Al-Ghazali in Rotterdam is nominated for the Ouders & Onderwijs award for the most parent-friendly school in the Netherlands. Read here why.

Secondary school the Goese Lyceum in Goes is nominated for the Ouders & Onderwijs award for the most parent friendly school in the Netherlands. Read here why.

Secondary school Vathorst college in Amersfoort is nominated for the Ouders & Onderwijs award for the most parent-friendly school in the Netherlands. Read here why.

The House of Representatives has already voted on several motions submitted during the debates on the practical education track. There has now been a vote on the concrete plans.

Student transport remains a theme where parents are often not positive. After two years, the situation has not improved.

Education has changed a lot in recent years. We take you through 10 striking differences between education then and now.

There are different activities that make a school even more parent friendly. We asked parents for examples.

Is your child moving from group 8 to the first year of secondary school? You probably want to know more about this. Sign up for the webinar on October 17.

On 27 and 28 September, Ouders & Onderwijs will be at the mbo education fair in Veldhoven. Will you come by?

Ouders & Onderwijs recently visited two primary schools in Rotterdam-South. Both the SGP and the BBB joined.

Tuesday 17 September was budget day. Read here the plans of the new government for 2025.

Read the letter from Ouders & Onderwijs to the House of Representatives with suggestions to make practical education track a equal school type.

A survey by Ouders & Onderwijs shows that 40% of parents say their child has not yet received all schoolbooks. While the school has already started.

Is the school of your child super parent friendly? Nominate the school for the Ouders & Onderwijs award.

Whether your child is in primary school, secondary school, or mbo, homework and learning can be a challenge.

Will be moved: In the webinar digital distance education on 5 september you hear all about the options for your child and school.

Education is full of abbreviations that can sometimes be confusing. Student monitoring system, Development perspective plan, BPV and more: what do these all really mean?

In An Interactive Webinar On 28 August, Ouders & Onderwijs And Vereniging Van Gemeenten Give You More Information About Student Transport In The Netherlands.

Several school governing bodies in the Netherlands are privately involved with education consultancy firms besides their work. This raises questions.

The search for the most parent-friendly school in the Netherlands has started. Do you want to put your school or education in the spotlight?

Parents worry about the quality of education. Especially in secondary education, the problems are large.

Ouders & Onderwijs has sent a letter to the House of Representatives about practical programs in the vmbo. Read here about the debate and the letter.

Do you also give your opinion about the new national standard for basic support?

Follow the webinar 'Going to primary school?' for answers to the most asked questions about the transition to primary school.

Ouders & Onderwijs celebrates 10 years. To celebrate, we share 10 interesting education facts and myths.

Many parents with a child in secondary education have trouble buying digital learning tools for their child or cannot pay for them at all.

Follow the Facebook live session 'Repeating and moving up' for answers to all your questions about it.

There must be improvement in tailored education. Various organizations for parents and students advocate for this. This week the House of Representatives discussed the challenges in tailored education that seem to grow.

If your child is born too early, it can have long-term effects. Sometimes for life. How do you discuss this with the school?

Meet Marieke Boon, theme adviser Tailored Education at Ouders & Onderwijs.

There must be improvement in tailored education. For this, 22 organizations for parents and pupils speak out before the House of Representatives debate on tailored education.

The number of children not going to school has increased by a third in the past year. The figures provide only a limited picture. The group of children not going to school is much larger than the official government figures show.

The parties PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB published their outline agreement last night. They present their government plans for education and more.

Families get stuck because of insufficient family-friendly facilities in the Netherlands. This emerges from the research report the state of the family 2024.

Parents association Balans asks the ministry of education to set up an independent reporting point for social safety at school as soon as possible.

For Marjolein and her family, the school adventure just started, since their four-year-old daughter Sara finally is in group 1. How did they choose a primary school?

The attention for school attendance among sick-reported students is increasing. What can the youth doctor do for your child?

Education minister Paul visited Ouders & Onderwijs. In a talk with theme adviser Arline Spierenburg and director Lobke Vlaming, the minister supported the importance of parent involvement. She also listened in with permission to our advice point.

The child ombudsman of the Rotterdam-Rijnmond region has started a study on the problem of 'home sitters'; children who should get education but do not get it. To give this problem a face, the child ombudsman is looking for 'home sitters' who want to be photographed.

The House of Representatives voted last week on a new law to expand the right to be heard in education.

Landelijk Ouderpanel did research into performance pressure among children at school. Read more about the research and see the results.

On 16 April We Celebrated Our Anniversary With Parents, Colleagues And Partners. Read In This Report How This Afternoon Went.

Ask all your questions about the central final exam during the Facebook live session. Petra Hietbrink and Arline Spierenburg from Ouders & Onderwijs answer all your questions.

How can the school participation council help make education better? You will find out during the VOO School Participation Council Day. Want to join? Read on.

Our annual research report the Staat van de Ouder is out again. Read here why parents are still often positive about their relationship with school despite all challenges in education.

Too many children in the Netherlands do not get education. The children’s ombudsman wants the minister of education to take some concrete actions immediately to improve the situation of children staying at home.

The state of education 2024 shows that active involvement, good cooperation and open talks between parents and school staff are very important in children's education process. Read more about the results of the state of education 2024.

Ouders & Onderwijs officially presented the petition against the mandatory math test in mbo to the House of Representatives on April 16 together with other parent and education organizations. With success!

'Everyone knows an mbo student, but few know mbo itself.' Read the interview with Patrick Woudstra about parent involvement in mbo.

For ten years Arline Spierenburg has worked at the advice point of Ouders & Onderwijs, where parent involvement plays a central role. We spoke with her about the changes in parent involvement and why this topic is often so difficult for schools.

Grandmother Inca Menig and her husband contact Ouders & Onderwijs when they notice that the school tries to push Milano unnecessarily towards special education.

Because of his autism and ADHD, Reinder (23) had distance education for ten years. But since this year, he has enrolled in a vocational education program.

When Tibbe (12) just learned to talk as a toddler, he spoke in full sentences immediately. 'Oh, how funny that children do that,' his parents thought. But when their son went to school, he had a big lead in his development compared to his classmates. After research, it appeared he was extremely gifted.

Thousands of mbo students with serious math problems risk not getting their diploma this and coming years because of the mandatory math test. Several education and parent organizations have united behind the petition calling to adjust the agreements around the test.

Parent involvement in mbo, parent councils and school costs. That and more was discussed by Ouders & Onderwijs on April 10 during the mbo roundtable with the House of Representatives. Read more about it in this news article.

Since January 1st this year, the mobile phone ban applies in secondary schools. The group of parents who support this ban has increased. Read more about the research here.

Mbo student Noëmie (17) has dyscalculia which causes her very serious math problems. Because of the required math test, she risks not getting her diploma. That is why she started a petition with her mother.

Ouders & Onderwijs and OpvoedParty organize an online evening where parents can talk about Tailored Education.

Ouders & Onderwijs Invites Parents To Our 10-year Anniversary Party!

You can register your child for secondary school this year during the central registration week. This week is from March 25 to March 31.

Secondary schools recommend commercial tutoring agencies despite the guidelines of education minister Mariëlle Paul. Ouders & Onderwijs and EenVandaag researched this.

If there is something, just contact them. It Is free, they have a lot of experience and a listening ear can never hurt.

Thanks to Ouders & Onderwijs I can talk to school better.

Really a lot of respect for what you do. Have spoken to you on the phone often. You are very helpful in difficult times. You deserve a Nobel Prize.

Ouders & Onderwijs answers frequently asked questions about the secondary school transition test in group 8.

Ouders & Onderwijs director Lobke Vlaming leads an interesting discussion on how we can involve parents to make education even more inclusive. Starting with the question: What exactly is 'inclusive education'?

From primary education to mbo: in our knowledge base you will find information on many topics. Read here the 10 most useful knowledge base articles.

During Inclusive Education Week 2024, Ouders & Onderwijs director Lobke Vlaming leads the webinar 'Parents and inclusive education' where parents and people from education share their own experiences to learn from.

All students in mbo courses must recently score at least 4.5 in the required math test to get a diploma. For students with (severe) dyscalculia, this is not possible. Because of this, they will not be able to get an mbo diploma. A student with dyscalculia started a petition to change this.

In a development perspective plan, the school describes how they give extra support to a student who needs it. Learn more about how the development perspective plan can support your child.

The House of Representatives will investigate whether abolishing the voluntary parent contribution is feasible. Read more here.

The house of representatives asks for a legally required minimum internship allowance. Many students do not receive this at the moment.

The second chamber wants quieter lunch breaks for pupils at schools with a continuous schedule.

With the online meeting 'Home sitters connected,' Balans brings parents into contact with each other to strengthen one another.

EenVandaag investigates together with Ouders & Onderwijs how satisfied parents are with the use of tutoring and how much need there is for this form of extra support.

Parents & Education has been around for 10 years! Hip hip hooray!

In A Debate, The House Of Representatives Discussed The Budget For Student Transport, The Ov Card For The Practical Education Track, The Level Of Basic Skills And More.

From 17 January you can visit several mbo schools during an open day. Read more about what to look for, when the open days are, and how registration works.

Do you want to help decide on the national standard for basic support in education? Sign up and share your story.

Ouders & Onderwijs calls on the House of Representatives to discuss the missing public transport card for practical education students in their budget debate this week.

At the end of 2023 the ministry of Education, Culture and Science researched the status of waiting lists for special education. Read more about the research in this news article.

In the brochure 'Digital remote education' parents get tools to make remote education a success.

Children in the Netherlands do not know their rights well enough. According to the organization the Kinderrechtencollectief, schools can change that.

The Ministry of Education organizes regional meetings for students and people in education to hear how the ministry can better lead education.

For students in special education secondary schools, who go to a private school or who for other reasons do not attend regular education, there is the state exam.

Smartphones, tablets and smartwatches cannot be used in class from 2024.

The advice point of Ouders & Onderwijs is closed during the holidays. During the Christmas break you can reach us on certain days.

The requests from schools around Christmas can cost quite a bit. Ouders & Onderwijs director Lobke Vlaming discusses cost-saving alternatives in an interview with RTV Utrecht.

The school performance of Dutch 15-year-olds has drastically dropped, according to the recent PISA research. How does the Netherlands compare to other participating EU countries in the study?

Is your child going to secondary school? Then an exciting time follows. That is why we organize a live session on social media on Thursday, December 7, where we answer all your questions.

How does compulsory education work? How do you apply for leave? And what happens if you do not follow compulsory education? These questions are all covered in the webinar!

From next school year mobile phones are no longer allowed in class at primary schools and in special education.

The CDA and the SGP presented the initiative note 'Education with Parents'. The note aims to bring parent involvement back prominently on the political agenda.

We asked parents what they find important when choosing a primary school. You can read the results here.

‘Good contact between parent and school means a lot for a child’, says Lisa Boonk. She researched parent involvement in mbo.

On paper everything is fine and there are many steps parents can take. Unfortunately, the practice is often very different. Read the spoken column by Lobke Vlaming here.

Ouders & Onderwijs leaves the focus group on student transport. There is no trust that improvements can be made this way.

More and more primary and secondary schools use digital learning tools. We want to know what costs parents make and what they think of them.

Did you miss our webinar: 'From grade 8 to the first year of secondary school' last week? Don't worry, you can watch the webinar again here!

The Board for Tests and Exams (CvTE) has expanded the registration and admission of candidates to the state exam.

Via social media accounts, secondary school students anonymously spread rumors about fellow students and teachers. What do you do if your child is involved in a rumor channel?

Each year, Anti-Bullying Week raises awareness about bullying and its effects. Read more about what you as a parent can do to stop bullying.

The House of Representatives spoke with Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf about mbo. Ouders & Onderwijs raised several issues.

Until September 24, the online consultation for the bill Free and Safe Education is open. This proposal aims to improve safety at schools.

List of school costs that may not be charged to parents must give clarity for parents.

Sign up for our webinar about the transition from group 8 to secondary school.

In the school year 2022/2023, almost 90% of exam students earned their diploma. The pass rate is almost back to the level before the corona pandemic.

Student transport plays an important role in access to education. Unfortunately, it does not go well in many places.

Parents of students in mbo are not well informed about the changes in student finance.

We investigate if children feel pressure to perform at school and what parents think is needed to reduce this pressure. Do you want to join?

How do Dutch people abroad with schoolchildren handle education? One option is distance learning from the worldwide school. You can read more about it here.

Lisette struggled with a years-long search to find Tailored Education for her gifted son Oscar. After many setbacks, Oscar was able to follow a custom program with one-on-one guidance from a giftedness specialist with teaching qualification.

The advice point of Ouders & Onderwijs has reopened. The advice point can be reached daily by phone, mail or app for questions from parents about education.

It is summer vacation! That means lots of time to do fun things with your child. Can you use some inspiration? Read our 7 tips!

Angenita van Es tells about her search for a suitable school and how much difference a nice school can make for a child.

Parents are generally satisfied with the quality of education at mbo. Yet, there is room for improvement in many areas. These are the results of the mbo monitor.

During the summer holiday the advice point of Ouders & Onderwijs is closed. You can visit our website for more information and answers about school or participation.

Chantal, Roel and their children Fey (10) and Nova (8) traveled for eight months through South America. Read how they combined this with education.

Former minister Wiersma asked parents and teachers to make a proposal for a national standard for basic support.

Ouders & Onderwijs is satisfied with the cabinet's plan to ban mobile phones in the classroom. Schools must soon set rules for mobile phones in the classroom.

Ouders & Onderwijs And Eight Other 'Field Parties' In Core Education Have Sent A Letter To Minister Dijkgraaf. They Say They Are Actively Working On Strengthening The School Participation Council And Do Not Want To Wait For New Policy From The Minister.

We like to hear from parents with a child in mbo about how they think about tailored education.

Your child gets a vmbo advice from primary school but the final test shows that havo is possible. How is that for a child?

An exciting day today for thousands of exam candidates. This is what you can expect from the result.

We called for the abolition of the voluntary parents contribution in primary education. The House of Representatives discussed this. These are the main points.

What do you find important when choosing a primary school for your child? What problems do you face in your search? Join our research.

The cabinet wants care for students with care needs at school to be purchased collectively.

A child in the exam year. That is also quite hard for parents. Veroni found that every child needs a different approach.

The high school costs were already a problem for many families and due to increasing poverty this leads to greater inequality.

The daughter of Denise enjoyed going to school. Until the corona lockdown. Denise still notices the negative effects on her child.

For good tailored education, the contact between teacher, parent and child is very important. Read about the experiences of Monique.

The final exam is an exciting period for every child. Also for Debbie's eldest daughter. Read her tips here.

In what ways are school participation councils facilitated in education in practice? And what do they need?

The exams are stressful for many parents and students. Good preparation helps, according to physics teacher, mentor and parent Ernst.

Almost half of parents say the school does not take action when their child is absent.

Do you have a child with a language development disorder? It helps if you know which questions you can ask your child's therapist.

Families experience little solidarity from politics and society. This appears from the State of the Family 2023.

The basic skills language, math and citizenship are not in order. School governing bodies must take more control.

According to parents the teacher is decisive for the quality of education. In primary education this is often good but in secondary education there is a declining trend in parents' appreciation.

Corona is over, remote education too, it seems. Yet, this must remain available for many children at home.

Marieke is mother of two gifted children. Read how she views Tailored Education and what is needed.

Only a quarter of the school guides in secondary education clearly say that the parent contribution is voluntary. That is the conclusion of the Education Inspectorate.

The government is losing control of education. The quality has been declining for years. Minister Wiersma proposes major changes.

Director Ouders & Onderwijs Lobke Vlaming joined a roundtable on mobile phones in class in the House of Representatives on behalf of parents.

Minister Wiersma presented a bill in 2022 for a new approach to absenteeism in schools. Ouders & Onderwijs was very concerned about the plans.

Request for extra measures for children who do not go to school - can the 'miscellaneous fund' offer a solution?

Many students still do not go to school because of corona. What can you do in this situation?

On Wednesday April 5, a debate about tailored education is planned in the House of Representatives. Together with 16 organizations for parents, students and children's rights, we wrote a letter to the members of parliament.

Every primary and secondary school is required to provide sex education. What are the rules about sex education? And what does the school discuss with my child during the week of the spring flutter? Which teaching materials are used and what is your role as a parent?

It Is Important That All Students, Also Those Who Travel By Regional Transport, Can Go To School. This Is Often Made Difficult By Bus Strikes In Public Transport. Students Who Depend On Public Transport Now Often Arrive Late Or Even Miss A School Day.

There Are Several Legal Changes About Tailored Education In The Making. The Right To Be Heard For Students, School Support Profile In The School Guide, Support Centers, Route To Inclusive Education And More Are Included. Are You Aware Of These Changes? We Will Update You During The Webinar.

Mbo students receive a suitable allowance for their internship. There is also more focus on creating enough internship places and better internship guidance. Many students still face internship discrimination, but this should become a thing of the past through a package of measures. These are some main points from the recently signed Stagepact mbo.

Parents, students, and education staff have an important role in the school participation council. Fortunately, they mostly find their work in the school participation council positive. The cooperation is good, they are taken seriously and they have enough knowledge, information, and support. However, there is room for improvement. Especially the onboarding of school participation council members and contact with the base can be better. This appears from the first State of the School Participation Council, a study released today by Ouders & Onderwijs together with Vereniging Openbaar Onderwijs, LAKS, and ROV.

A majority of parents support a ban on mobile phones in class, but do not want a ban in the whole school.

How do you make sure plans better fit the education practice? And what is the role of the school participation council in this? To help answer these questions, parents can join a broad conversation about governance and school participation council in primary and secondary education.

There was a lot of talk in recent days about mobile phones in class. Minister Wiersma of education will talk to schools about possibly banning them. But what do you think? Should schools allow phones in class or not? Speak out in our short poll.

A parliamentary majority believes that schools should not require new calculator models too often. Many parents find it annoying to be forced to pay because the latest model of the graphic calculator is required for math. Together with other parent organizations, Ouders & Onderwijs already called for digital learning tools to be reimbursed.

Parents are divided over healthy school lunch. This appears from our latest research.

According To The NP Education, Schools Got Extra Money To Handle The Effects Of Corona And School Closures. Together With Other Organizations, Ouders & Onderwijs Has Argued That Children Who Do Not Go To School Also Have The Right To This. Successfully. Because To Support That Group, The Subsidy Scheme WEL Has Started Development.

Ouders & Onderwijs calls to offer exam students an extra resit this year as well.

In the new year, the experiment with education care arrangements will start. This means that participating schools or institutions can offer more tailored support to students who need help. Do you have questions about the experiment? Or do you want to know more? On Monday evening, January 19, we organize a consultation together with the ministries of OCW and VWS.

The advice point of Ouders & Onderwijs answers questions from parents every day. The week between Christmas and new year is closed. From Monday 2 January 2023 you can contact us again with all your questions.

Children Niek and Lotte of Winny van Hoek make the transition to mbo. Things did not go well at primary school, vmbo and mbo.

On average, three children in each class have a chronic condition. This is why Stichting Zorgeloos naar School developed a free game called Achteruit Vooruit. What it is and how to get it are explained in this article.

No less than 12% of lessons in secondary education are canceled. Parents are very worried about this.

Thousands of students currently have no qualified teacher in the classroom because of the teacher shortage. Education suffers from this.

Children with a disability or who go to special education or special primary education often depend on student transport to get to school. Do you as a parent experience problems with student transport? Read the step-by-step plan.

Although it is necessary, some schools still do not have a working CO2 meter in the classroom. Some members of parliament raised this issue today during the debate about school housing. It also covered the extra money needed to make all school buildings future-proof. The debate took place in the House of Representatives with ministers Wiersma (education) and De Jonge (housing).

What do you think of the education and the school of your child(ren)? Let us know in our annual survey for the Staat van de Ouder.

Not every child has a laptop or tablet available, while this is expected at many schools. In many cases, a laptop or tablet is essential for following education or doing homework. Parent organizations call on the House of Representatives to make laptops and tablets available free of charge for all pupils.

Another serious story about student transport. The Algemeen Dagblad reported last weekend that a five-year-old child was forgotten by a driver and forced to sit alone for hours in a taxi bus on a parking lot. The school had not missed the toddler or at least did not report anything. And the parents were not informed. How could this happen?

Ouders & Onderwijs recognizes the problems of the driver shortage, the unattractiveness of the job, and the tight labor market. Now the strike adds more pressure on their school attendance. The announced strikes are terrible for the students involved and their parents.

This week the law congress took place with the theme ‘clever example of school participation council’. Our colleague Sjoerd van Geffen organized a well attended workshop within this theme. It was actually an interactive session that looked at the development of different school participation councils. We give a short review.

The corona period and measures at schools have affected education. That is why schools get extra money from the government. This is called the National Education Program (NPO). But do parents know what happens with this money? We looked into it.

The past weeks had two mbo debates in the House of Representatives. The topics discussed were (internship) discrimination of students with support needs and the role of parents in mbo. Here you read which points got attention in the debate.

There is much attention to the problems around student transport. But which parents have to deal with it? Corine van Hardeveld is such a parent.

Healthy food is a theme at more and more schools. At the moment, several schools in the country are experimenting with a (healthy) school lunch that is available at school for students. We are curious about your opinion on this.

We asked parents how they now experience Tailored Education. What appears? Parents still give Tailored Education a failing grade. The biggest problems come from too large classes and the lack of expertise in the school.

Wednesday the House of Representatives debates mbo. Ouders & Onderwijs asks in a letter for attention to, among other things, parent involvement in mbo, a stronger role for parents in the school participation council, the high school costs for minor students and internship discrimination of students with a disability.

Wednesday 9 November there will be a debate in the House of Representatives about mbo, where tailored education is also discussed. Minister Dijkgraaf has already indicated wanting to realize inclusive education within mbo.

Parents, pupils and staff talk about school policy through the school participation council. Ouders & Onderwijs, VOO, RVO and LAKS want to know how you experience your work as a member of the school participation council, what your needs are and how we can help you. Are you a member of the school participation council? Let us know what you think!

How often do lessons get canceled at secondary schools? And which lessons are mostly affected? How do schools handle it? Ouders & Onderwijs researches this with newspaper Trouw and platform Investico. Will you help us get insight into the problem?

Today the House of Representatives voted on several motions submitted during the debate on student transport.

The house of representatives spoke on Wednesday 19 October in a debate about the problems in student transport. Since this spring, Ouders & Onderwijs has been working to get attention for student transport.

For the students who will take the state exams next year (in 2023), two easing measures apply to the exam rules. These candidates have the thumb rule and an extra retake. This is needed because of the effects of corona on education. This was announced by minister Dennis Wiersma (Primary and Secondary Education) in a parliamentary letter.

On 12 October, a roundtable took place in the House of Representatives about the problems in student transport. Ouders & Onderwijs has asked for months for attention to the worsening problems.

A child spends a lot of time at school and also in the school building. Therefore, it is important that the school building is in good condition, safe, and sufficiently accessible.

Last week the General Education Union announced to stop talks with the Ministry of Education about Tailored Education. In a letter, Ouders & Onderwijs calls on minister Wiersma to do everything to get the union representatives back to the table. ‘Because without their involvement we will not succeed.’

Here is our response and recommendations on the bill ‘Strengthening the position of parents and students in Tailored Education’.

More than half of the parents say their child faces bullying. Parents see bullying as a (very) serious problem. Read more about the research on bullying and social safety at school.

Maybe you know him, the adventurous little wolf created by Paul van Loon. His name is Dolfje Weerwolfje and he is a true hero. For the Week Against Bullying, Paul van Loon released a book with Stichting School en Veiligheid featuring SuperDolfje as the main character. And we can give away a few copies!

Today starts the week against bullying. And that is important, because many children and parents deal with this topic. Does your child experience bullying at school? Then we would like to introduce you to SuperDolfje.

Parents & Education has major objections and concerns about the plans to reduce absenteeism. Read our response here.

The king spoke the speech from the throne today during budget day, where the government presented its budget for 2023. Plans for education are also included in the budget memorandum.

The secondary schools all started last week. Still, thousands of students have not received all their books. What can you do? And what can you expect from the school? You can read it here.

Bullying is a common problem at schools. And bullying has a big impact on children and parents. A child only develops well at school when they feel safe. Yet this is not always obvious. It is important for a parent to know the school's bullying policy, how to talk to your child about it and what you can do to help.

For five years Jacqueline and her husband were told that bullying their son was his own fault. 'The school did not want to listen to us and did not intervene'.

Susanne Is Mother Of Three Kids And Was Bullied A Lot As A Child. When She Had To Choose A Primary School For Her Own Children, That Childhood Trauma Came Back Immediately.

Ishana’s daughter has been bullied for two years. 'Since fifth grade other children bully her because of her looks,' her mother says.

Anna’s son is being bullied. Saying mean things, taking belongings, and locking him in the toilet. But because it does not happen daily, the primary school says it is not bullying.

Parents & Onderwijs is worried about the new plans on school absenteeism. We will respond soon to the bill. Will you join the conversation?

It is vacation! And that is not the time to be bored. Slippers on and go, because after reading these summer tips for your child, staying inside is no longer an option.

It is summer holiday for Ouders & Onderwijs too. From Monday 25 July to Monday 15 August, we are not reachable by phone or WhatsApp. Do you have an urgent question? You can reach us by email.

The end of the school year is approaching. Like other years, we get many questions at the Advice Point about passing and repeating. Will your son or daughter pass or not? Or will he or she move to another school? And what if you do not agree with the school's decision? What are the options?

If the coronavirus rises again, schools and childcare must stay open as long as possible. This is the government's starting point and is included in sector plans for education and childcare. The sector plan has four phases with measures for schools and childcare to limit infections.

According to parents, there is little wrong with how the school holidays and days off are arranged in the Netherlands. Yet many parents also want to handle days off more flexibly. Three or four flexible days per year would already be enough. This comes from research by Ouders & Onderwijs among parents in the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

Last Tuesday the House of Representatives approved the motion that sets a minimum internship allowance for all students. Many students currently do not receive a fair or any allowance for the work they do during their internship. A majority in the House of Representatives now wants to end this and voted for a motion by Lisa Westerveld (GroenLinks).

The holiday is just around the corner. Most lessons are learned, the reports discussed and handed out. And students know exactly which class they start next school year. Or not? At Ouders & Onderwijs we speak to many parents who still do not know where their child can go after the summer holiday.

We want to know how involved parents think about tailored education. Ouders & Onderwijs is closely involved in the improvement approach and likes to hear from parents about experiences, wishes, and needs. We therefore invite parents to participate in our Monitor tailored education research.

The end of the school year is near and with it the inevitable question for every primary school parent: what to give to the teacher? At many schools this is tradition, but what do you give? Do you buy a gift, or is it a craft? Do you have to give something at all? And how much do you spend on it?

To deal with the effects of corona and school closures, schools get extra money: the National Education Program (NP Education). The funds for NP Education were first only available for students at a school. But now also for children who are not registered at a school: this plan is called WEL in development.

Every child is different. One can follow the lessons well at school, another needs some extra help. This can be in the form of extra explanation, teaching material or at another special school. In short the core of Tailored Education. The government has posted two informative brochures online with more explanation.

There will be no extra long Christmas holiday and the summer holiday will not be shortened. The Christmas holiday at primary and secondary schools will remain two weeks, while the length of the summer holiday stays at six weeks. This was announced this week by ministers Kuipers of Health and Wiersma for Primary and Secondary Education.

It is a tense day today. Students of vmbo (theoretical and mixed pathways), havo and vwo get the result of the central written exam. If they pass, the flag can of course go out! Students of vmbo framework and basic must wait a little longer and hear on Wednesday, June 15 whether they passed.

In what ways can a mbo school better support students with extra needs? Answers are in the newly published vocational practice guide (BPV). It offers information, overviews, tips, and guidelines for support before, during, and after the BPV.

The last thing you want as a parent is to be left alone. It is not strange that all help is useful for parents with children who need extra support. Parents association Balans had research done on a buddy system for these parents. The idea is that such a buddy thinks along with the parents to achieve a good cooperation with the school.

There is much debate about the voluntary parent contribution. Since last year, the law has stated that children may never be excluded from activities such as school trips, even if parents cannot or do not want to pay the contribution. But what if the share of parents who do not pay is so high that extra activities are no longer possible due to lack of money? Then camps and school trips might not take place anymore. This seems to happen mostly at schools where children have parents with less money.

By now the son (12) of Isolde enjoys himself at a school for 10-14 education. But the road there was not easy.

After a long preparation, it really starts this week. The final exams begin. But what were the changes to the exam rules this year? Where can practice material be found? When is the result announced? We list all the answers to these questions for you.

Most parents prefer no changes to the school holidays. Almost three quarters do not want a longer Christmas holiday and a shorter summer holiday.

Last Thursday we organized a webinar about the latest Staat van de Ouder. Director Lobke Vlaming and theme advisor Arline Spierenburg discussed the research results and answered participants' questions. Below we give the main points of what was discussed.

Minister Wiersma wants schools to communicate more clearly about the voluntary parent contribution. To support this, the ministry of OCW published a brochure, FAQ, and visual. All are meant to inform parents better.

Following education is important for a child. It helps a child find a good place in society. Missing school often, for any reason, can cause a child to drop out completely. Then a young person leaves education without a diploma and/or starting qualification for the labor market. To respond well to school absenteeism and help young people and parents, the Methodology Approach School Absenteeism (MAS) was developed a few years ago.

The past two years have asked a lot from the education sector. Everyone kept doing their best to keep education going as much as possible. A huge achievement that deserves much appreciation, because the conditions were uncertain and hard, with almost constant scaling up and down of restrictive measures.

Much still needs to be done to bring basic skills in language, math, and citizenship in order. That is written by the Education Inspectorate in the annual report The State of Education. The report was handed over Wednesday afternoon to education minister Dennis Wiersma.

Parents do not want three-year broad first-year classes with children of all levels in one class. This shows from the research of The Staat Van De Ouder 2022, fully focused on the transition between primary and secondary education. Most parents support two levels in one first-year class. Furthermore, many parents want students to follow gym and citizenship together and want the transition between levels to improve. You can read all details in the brand new report The Staat Van De Ouder that has just been published.

School advice, final test, and finding a suitable school, a complicated process for parents. Lobke Vlaming: ‘The phone at Ouders & Onderwijs is ringing nonstop about this’

The eldest daughter of Ellen tries to find her way in secondary education. That is hard. She experienced a lot of stress and pressure, partly due to the corona period.

It Was Not Easy To Find A Suitable Secondary School For The Gifted Sons Of Christine. ‘Everyone Learns Differently’.

All parents and students will face it. The move from primary to secondary education. It is a time when parents and their children run into practical questions and problems. We asked parents how they experience this and what the problems and improvements are. Tailored advice All students in grade 8 get a school advice. And that is decisive for their future. Tailored advice is therefore very important. The ideal is that every student gets the same chances. How can we achieve that? We asked parents extensively about the school advice and the final test in grade 8, the choice of a secondary school, and the actual transfer. How do parents see that?

On Wednesday 30 March, the House of Representatives spoke with Minister Wiersma about Tailored Education. The reason for the debate was a progress report on the plans the previous minister, Arie Slob, presented in 2020. Ouders & Onderwijs sent a letter with 19 organizations to the members of parliament. Many topics were discussed during the debate. We mention a few.

Wednesday is the debate on Tailored Education with Minister Wiersma in the House of Representatives. In a letter, we earlier called on the committee members to free up budget for the improvement measures of Tailored Education. The plans presented in 2020 by then Minister Slob did not include a financial section. This is worrying because the plans now have to be financed with money intended for care students.

Although physical lessons are possible again, many mbo institutions continue to hold on to online education. As a result, parents see a decline in education quality and worse motivation in their child. The majority therefore want mbo institutions to offer physical lessons again. This is shown by representative research by Ouders & Onderwijs among parents with children at an mbo institution.

Director Lobke Vlaming about the problems with student transport. 'Sometimes things go wrong: the bus is very late, does not come at all, or there are incidents'.

The student transport can be much better. Now rides are often too long, drivers change too often and the bus situation can be unsafe. This causes already vulnerable students to arrive at school exhausted. These are worrying conclusions from a study by Ouders & Onderwijs among more than 500 parents of children who deal with it daily.

At some schools, there is still an obligation for parents to pay the parental contribution. This is shown by research from Leergeld Nederland reported by NRC. Worrying because it is not allowed by law. According to the new law about the voluntary parental contribution, the voluntary parental contribution is really voluntary. Parents can decide for themselves if they pay or not.

The last corona measures will end at primary schools, secondary schools, and mbo institutions. From now on, preventive testing is no longer needed. Also, children who use student transport do not have to wear a face mask from next Wednesday. The ministry announced this this week.

Today you can vote in the municipal elections. Local politicians have done their best in recent weeks to show you they want the best for your municipality. Understandable because municipalities have important legal tasks. Also when it comes to education. How does that work? We will explain everything briefly for you.

I was shocked by the harsh stories that come in there, said minister Wiersma (primary and secondary education) about the advice point of Ouders & Onderwijs during the debate on the evaluation of the law on safety at school. Last Wednesday, it was about bullying, a report point for insecurity, and Veilig Thuis reports. The current situation around the war in Ukraine was also briefly discussed.

This week minister Wiersma announced that bullying and other unwanted behavior at school will be dealt with more strictly. A reporting point will be set up and the inspection must act sooner and more firmly. Excellent plans of course, but do not forget to involve the parents.

The complaint against a director marks a new low in the saga surrounding the School for Personal Education (SvPO). It was already clear that the quality of education at some SvPO locations is below standard. Three of the eight schools received a very weak rating from the Education Inspectorate.

Finding a suitable mbo training can be quite hard. Many students do not know well what they want to become later. And which mbo courses they can do after vmbo or havo. When choosing an mbo training and an mbo school, your child can definitely use some help. It is high time for a checklist to choose mbo training.

Conversations at school about tailored education still often focus on rules and protocols, says Lobke Vlaming.

Primary schools get more time for the school advice. To make and record the school advice carefully again this year, the deadline moves two weeks to 15 March 2022.

A large number of corona measures at school are ending. Parents can enter the school again and the rules for group size, cohorts, walking routes, and staggered breaks will be removed. This was announced by Minister Kuipers of Health on Tuesday evening during the press conference.

Primary schools, secondary schools, mbo schools, universities of applied sciences and universities are open again for physical lessons. Soon there will be an end to many corona measures in education. Parents can enter the school again and the rules for group size, cohorts, walking routes and staggered breaks will be removed.

Half of the parents find the current rules at schools sufficient. In addition, more than a third (36%) would like to see further easing of the measures. This is shown by representative research by Ouders & Onderwijs among parents with children in primary and secondary school.

We do a survey among parents about student transport. It is a topic we get many signals about from parents. Based on the analysis of the experiences, we will talk with, among others, the Association of Dutch Municipalities and the Ministry of Education about possible improvements.

The Senate voted on Tuesday for the bill that arranges one registration week for all students for secondary school. This fixed moment should increase equal opportunities in education. The idea is that students all have the same chance to get a place at the school of their choice.

It is time for the school advice again and the choice for a secondary school is near. A difficult choice.

The Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Dennis Wiersma visited Ouders & Onderwijs in Utrecht.

Serious work is being done to improve ventilation in schools. All primary and secondary schools will get a CO2 meter in every classroom. The government is spending a total of 17 million euros for this. Minister Wiersma announced this for primary and secondary education.

For pupils in primary and secondary education, there is a relaxation of quarantine rules. Pupils who have no symptoms but have been in contact with an infected person no longer need to quarantine. This rule starts on Wednesday. The cabinet announced this during the press conference.

Sometimes it can be hard to talk with school. To help parents with this, NJi, Balans and Ouders & Onderwijs have created conversation cards full of useful tips. Parents can request this toolkit Together For The Child for free.

Parents are divided over healthy school lunch. That is shown in our latest research.

In January and February there are traditionally open days where students can explore a new school or further study. Despite corona measures, students are welcome to attend the introduction activities at the schools.

Students and pupils can go back to universities, universities of applied sciences, and mbo to follow lessons. The cabinet announced these relaxations in the corona policy tonight.

On 10 January, primary schools and secondary schools can open again. Daycare centers will also open again. Vocational and university colleges will stay closed for now. This was just said by caretaker minister Arie Slob.

Dennis Wiersma from the VVD becomes the new minister for primary and secondary education and Robbert Dijkgraaf becomes the new minister of education, culture and science.

If your child needs extra support at school then the move to secondary school is more complicated. This also appeared from our research among parents. The choice of schools is smaller, it is often hard to know if a school is suitable and the transition itself needs more attention.

With the arrival of a new cabinet, Arie Slob steps down as minister of education. Today he announced that he will not return as a minister. We look back on a pleasant cooperation despite a turbulent period for education.

To make education more inclusive, a Tailored Education improvement approach was introduced at the end of 2020. It includes 25 measures to improve the position of children who need extra support at school. We are now a year further, and the progress report published last week shows there is still much to do.

Primary schools, secondary schools, mbo schools, universities of applied sciences and universities will all close from Monday. All education will come to a halt. The government follows the latest advice from the OMT. There are big concerns about the fast spread of the much more contagious Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

'I am very happy that the supervisory board is being expanded with professional new members. I look forward to a very good collaboration,' says Jeroen Kreijkamp, chairman of the supervisory board of Ouders & Onderwijs. But who are these members? They introduce themselves to you.

‘Look after each other, look ahead to the future.’ That is the title of the coalition agreement signed this week by VVD, D66, CDA and ChristenUnie. What does it say about education plans? There are some hopeful points. There are investments in education quality, measures for equal opportunities and a goal to reduce the number of students out of school to 0.

The Christmas holiday starts one week earlier at primary schools and Special Primary Education. After school care also closes earlier. Childcare stays open. This measure must help stop the spread of the omicron variant. The cabinet announced this Tuesday evening during the press conference.

The Christmas holiday should not be brought forward by a week. That is what a majority of parents think. This is shown by a survey by Ouders & Onderwijs among more than 1,700 parents. Of the parents who took part in the survey, 60% say that schools will stay open as far as they are concerned.

The offer of commercial tutoring, exam training, and homework guidance providers is growing. These types of private education are becoming part of regular education. The result is that accessibility, quality, and professional control are under more pressure. This is noted by the Education Council in a report.

Move the Christmas holiday forward by one week to prevent infections during the holidays. This is the advice of the Outbreak Management Team in its latest advice to the cabinet. There is some doubt about the effectiveness of this measure.

New research shows that self-tests are also suitable for people with corona-related symptoms. Students who have corona-related symptoms can now do a self-test or go to the GGD. A GGD test is always needed with a positive self-test. With this advice, more people are expected to test when they have symptoms.

During the debate in the House of Representatives about the corona measures, minister Arie Slob made clear last night that the cabinet wants to prevent schools from having to close earlier. However, due to the high infection rates, he cannot completely rule it out. The situation will be reassessed on December 14. Besides Slob, prime minister Rutte and minister De Jonge were also present at the debate.

Last week the annual the law congress took place. The law stands for the law. Education disputes organized the congress for the 15th time with partnerships in education, including Ouders & Onderwijs. Arline Spierenburg and Sjoerd van Geffen were present and wrote a report.

We are conducting a new survey among parents for the new Staat van de Ouder. This is our yearly report on what parents think of education in the Netherlands. This time the theme is the transition from primary school to secondary school. So if you have an opinion on school advice, final test, lottery or broad first-year classes, make your voice heard and join our survey.

Members of the house of representatives debated digitalization in education. Digitalization is a topic that we get many signals about from parents. Before the debate started, Ouders & Onderwijs sent all committee members a letter with some focus points.

Although the corona infections keep rising, schools may remain open for now. Face masks will return in all education from group six. Furthermore, there are self-tests for students and staff and fixed walking routes will apply again in the building. This was announced by the caretaker cabinet on Friday evening during the press conference.

At the press conference on 26 November, it was decided to extend the existing measures in education. For all students in secondary school and students in groups 6, 7, and 8 of primary school, the advice is to test preventively twice a week. These self-tests are available at school. Mainly to ensure safety and prevent coronavirus infections. The advice is to do this self-test twice a week. The use is always voluntary.

The rising number of infections at school worries parents. A majority of parents therefore want stricter measures to prevent a school closure. This comes from a poll by Ouders & Onderwijs among more than 2,000 parents.

During the webinar parents and tailored education our director Lobke Vlaming and parent Legustha Andriessen talked about the practice of tailored education. Participants were updated about the status of the improvement plans for tailored education and what this means.

Last week the House of Representatives debated with education ministers Slob and Van Engelshoven about the 2022 budget. The different parties in the House respond to the plans and make their own proposals. Due to the caretaker status of the cabinet, the budget contains no remarkable plans, except for the announced billions from the National Program Education

Last Friday, Prime Minister Rutte announced at the press conference that he wants to reduce the number of infections with a hard hit. However, measures in education were absent. The Ministry of OCW explains why.

Ouders & Onderwijs is now also there for parents with children in mbo. It Is time for an introduction meeting with our new mbo advisor: Patrick Woudstra.

In higher education (and also mbo), the face mask is back. Wearing it is required in the walking routes and can be removed once the student is seated in the lecture hall.

Parents with children in secondary education pay large amounts to school. More than a third pay over 500 euros in school costs. Parents spend a lot on things they have to buy themselves, like laptops, tools, and digital calculators. Parents with children in primary school pay much less: 68% pay less than 50 euros.

A wish cherished by parents and parent organizations and one of the focus points from the Tailored Education evaluation will finally come true. Every Partnership Tailored Education will get the task to set up an independent parent and youth support point. And that together with experienced parents and youth, parent and youth organizations and regional initiatives.

It started with the best intentions. School wants to do something fun with the children and asks parents to contribute a little. This way, they can organize a fun trip or give a gift at Sinterklaas besides the regular lessons.

Parents & Onderwijs thinks that the long travel time for children in special education must be addressed. Our director Lobke Vlaming called for this yesterday in various media, including Radio-1 Journal, Hart van Nederland and NOS-Jeugdjournaal. 'There are many complaints and we get signals about this from all over the country,' said Vlaming.

Secondary schools can take a capacity test for students in year one or two. Primary school students did not take a final test in the 2019-20 school year and many lessons were missed due to corona. Because of this, it is uncertain if every student is at the right level. This capacity test can correct that.

Students in special education often spend a lot of time getting to school. A travel time longer than an hour is no exception. 'Many children have already spent a day when they arrive at school' said our director Lobke Vlaming on the Radio-1 news Monday morning.

It Is The Third Tuesday In September. The Cabinet Is Caretaker And Therefore No New Education Plans Are Expected This Budget Day. The Throne Speech Focused Mainly On The NP Education: The 8.5 Billion Euros Spent On Recovery And Development Of Education After The Corona Period.

The government allocated 8.5 billion euros with the national education program to restore and develop education after the corona period. In most cases, the school participation council of the school talks about how to spend this money. Yet, nearly a third of parents do not have enough information to do this well. This appears from research among school participation council parents through the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

From september 20, quarantine rules are relaxed for primary education. This means there is no quarantine duty after a class infection, but the GGD decides who is a close contact.

Despite corona, schools can organize foreign school trips and excursions. This raises many questions from parents. Also about the costs of such a trip. Read the FAQ for answers to common questions.

The omt advises the ministry to ease quarantine rules in primary schools after september 20. It would no longer be necessary to send a whole class home if there is an infection. For parents, this means they no longer have to unexpectedly care for and help their children to follow lessons remotely.

Many parents have questions and doubts about inclusive education. That is why Balans, Ieder(in) and Ouders & Onderwijs organize an informative online meeting for parents on this topic. The meeting is on Wednesday 29 September from 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm, in the middle of the Week of Inclusive Education.

Willem is a parent and works for an organization that delivers laptops to parents of secondary school students through schools. He sees big differences between schools and hears painful stories.

From this school year, the legal change about the voluntary parent contribution has started. Which costs can the school ask parents for and which not? You will find the answers to the frequently asked questions below.

On saturday 28 august our campaign 'School costs: who pays what?' starts. The consumer program 'Kassa' gives the starting signal. Many parents ask themselves: who must pay these costs? Which school costs are for the school and which for us as parents? Why does the amount of the parental contribution differ so much at different schools? And how voluntary is that parental contribution actually?

Education in the Netherlands is free for parents. All children can go to primary school and secondary education for free. Schools get their money from the government. Really?

Lindsey pays the voluntary parent contribution every year. When she had no money for a while, the municipality helped her with a school cost allowance.

The starting point in Dutch education is that parents do not have to pay to send their child to school. They do not pay school fees for primary and secondary education. Schools can ask parents for a financial contribution, but it is always voluntary. Still, parents often have other school costs. How does that work?

According to the law, schools can ask parents for a voluntary parent contribution for extra activities outside the regular curriculum. The contribution is truly voluntary, with no consequences for the child. But what about other school costs? And where can parents go if they cannot pay these costs?

After the summer break the rules for quarantine after an infection in the class have changed. Students and teachers who are considered immune to corona no longer need to quarantine after an infection in the class. This raises many questions. That is why the main points are listed below.

For primary and secondary education there are no changes. Students in secondary education must keep wearing face masks after the summer break when moving around. The rule that students and teachers keep one and a half meters apart also remains.

From 1 August the law on voluntary parent contribution is active. It means that students can always join all extra activities at school. Whether parents pay the contribution or not no longer matters. This applies both in primary education and in secondary education.

The way the NP Education funds for homebound students are used must change. The plan now focuses on getting homebound students back to school. It does not focus on practical support, like distance learning, as parents say.

Who are involved with education in The Hague? Who fights for better tailored education or worries about the teacher shortage? This time three members of parliament introduce themselves. What are their plans for education in the coming years? Some faces are known, others are new in the House of Representatives. This week: Stephan van Baarle (DENK), Nilüfer Gündoğan (Volt) and Roelof Bisschop (SGP)

The College for Human Rights ruled on July 2 that giftedness is not a disability within the school system. The College states that these children have the right to education that fits their educational needs and learning potential. Minister Slob (primary and secondary education) must therefore take the necessary measures to secure the right to Tailored Education.

Representatives of partnerships Tailored Education, parent organizations and youth organizations are currently working on a practical guide for setting up the parent and youth support points.

Who is involved in education in The Hague? Who fights for better tailored education or worries about the teacher shortage? Every week, two members of parliament introduce themselves. What are their plans for education in the coming years? Some faces are familiar, others are new in the House of Representatives. This week: Paul van Meenen (D66) and Nicki Pouw-Verweij (JA21).

How do the corona measures at school look after the summer? On 13 August, advice from the OMT will follow. Children in primary school who have a cold may still go to school. Self-tests are the advice for students before they come back to school.

Who are involved with education in The Hague? Who fights for better tailored education or worries about the teacher shortage? Each week two Members of Parliament introduce themselves to you. What are their plans for education in the coming years? Some faces are familiar, others are new in the House of Representatives. This week: Mariëlle Paul (VVD) and Frank Wassenberg (Partij voor de Dieren).

The health council gives a positive advice on vaccination against COVID-19 for young people between 12–18 years. The cabinet has adopted this advice. Young people can decide themselves whether to make an appointment for vaccination.

On Wednesday 16 June, the Parent Advisory Council of Ouders & Onderwijs met for the third time. This council consists of regional and national parent organizations and advises Ouders & Onderwijs on content direction and cooperation opportunities. Two main topics were on the agenda: the joint lobby on behalf of parents and the advice of the Education Council on broad first-year classes.

Who Deals With Education In The Hague? Who Fights For Better Tailored Education Or Worries About The Teacher Shortage? Every Week, Two Members Of Parliament Introduce Themselves To You. What Are Their Plans For Education In The Coming Years? Some Faces Are Known, Others Are New In The House Of Representatives. This Week: Lisa Westerveld (GroenLinks) And Gert-Jan Segers (CU)

Is the child's interest the priority when there is a dispute between parents and school? Do you involve your child in a school dispute? Onderwijsgeschillen reviews its own method and asks this question to parents. Do you have experience with a dispute where you involved your child from the start? Or do you have a clear view on involving the child in a dispute? Sign up and join the online focus group on Monday evening July 5, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

The period that schools were closed is behind us. Yet not all children can go to school. For example, because they or family members have a vulnerable health. When these parents explain the situation, school does not always cooperate. To bring clarity, Ouders & Onderwijs together with other parent organizations wrote a framework for action.

On 17 June the House of Representatives debated alleged declaration of admissibility fraud at tyltylschool Maasgouw in Limburg. Several motions will be voted on next Tuesday. The Partnership Tailored Education wrongly claimed money. Parents paid the costs. In this message we share our concerns and views on this case.

Are you a member of the school participation council or central participation council? Do you know the school participation council can help decide how the National Program Education money is spent at school? Ouders & Onderwijs, VOO and LAKS want to know if and how you as a council member are involved in the planning. Join our short survey.

The House of Representatives voted today for the national education program but wants some things different. Three points stand out for parents. The outgoing minister Slob will send the House a letter before the summer recess (July 9) about using extra funds from the national education program for homebound students. Until then, Kwint (SP) keeps his motion. Also, the role of parents in the national education program plans is seen as important. Finally, the national education program can be extended if it proves necessary.

The house of representatives debates this week about the bill on administrative harmonization of vocational education. Unfortunately, no parent organizations, unions, or student organizations were involved in its creation. Together with other organizations, Ouders & Onderwijs sent a letter to The Hague about this unwanted situation.

On Tuesday 1 June, Ouders & Onderwijs together with the ministry of OCW organized a discussion evening with parents about hearing rights. This means that the student has a say in the talk about their needs. For tailored education support at school, this right is very important. Because their opinion counts in decisions about the support.

Monday 7 June there was a debate in the House of Representatives about the national education program (NP Education). Ouders & Onderwijs is positive about the amount of 5.8 billion euros set aside for education, but has a few focus points. We see more value in structural investments to tackle the teacher shortage. And there should be more focus on students with support needs and home sitters.

Informateur Mariëtte Hamer received a letter with necessary improvement proposals for education. In the letter, Ouders & Onderwijs together with seven other parent organizations call for a maximum class size, a learning right for children, and to make part of the 8.5 billion from the National Program Education structural.

This week pupils in group 8 of primary school learn how they did on the final test. If the test result is higher than the school advice, the school must reconsider the advice. But does this always happen? The Education Inspectorate recently found that it does not.

The education inspectorate publishes the report the state of education every year. After parents and teachers, homebound students now have their own version. The goal is to raise attention for this group of students. And that is needed, because in the detailed report of the education inspectorate this year, they are mentioned only four times.

On 26 May, the roundtable discussion about the National Education Program took place in the House of Representatives. Our director Lobke Vlaming took part on behalf of Ouders & Onderwijs. We were happy with the invitation and the chance to share some focus points from parents.

All secondary schools can be fully open for students from Monday 31 May. From 7 June, this is required. Students do not need to keep one and a half meters distance from each other anymore. The cabinet makes this decision based on advice from the Outbreak Management Team.

Schools get extra financial resources for the next two and a half years. They must use this to deal with the effects of the corona crisis. You can expect the school to share with you how your child is doing and to discuss a tailored follow-up plan. It starts with a good conversation between teacher, student and parents. It is important that you prepare well for such a conversation. The following steps help with this. Teachers can also use the tips below to have a conversation.

Free needed tutoring through school, a maximum class size, and keeping the current partner leave. These measures can count on strong support from parents. This appears from the results of kieswijsouders.nl: an election guide specially for parents.

The central final exam has started. Despite the corona measures, a large majority of parents think the preparation for the exam was enough. This comes from a study by Ouders & Onderwijs among the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

From next week, self-tests will be available for students in secondary special education, allowing them to test themselves preventively for the coronavirus. Testing is voluntary and can never be a condition for students to participate in education. This was announced by the Ministry of OCW Tuesday afternoon.

According to the NP education, schools can use a choice menu with proven ways to improve the quality of education. There is also money available for students who do not go to school. Minister Slob asks municipalities to pay special attention to children who stay at home and therefore are not seen by a school.

Review of the webinar Together We Are School. Four speakers shared their ideas and experiences about the triangle conversation. Students added to the stories.

Parents find a conversation with school important when their child is absent. They want to be treated as an equal partner and think it is important that the child is also present. This comes from a study by Ouders & Onderwijs in collaboration with Ingrado (association for compulsory education and RMC) about parents' involvement in the absence policy of schools.

Despite growing concerns about corona infection at school, a quarter of parents are not willing to have their child tested after a positive case in the class. They prefer a quarantine of 10 days. Another 24% want testing only if the child has symptoms. Parental willingness to test is limited. These numbers come from research by Ouders & Onderwijs among parents of school-aged children.

In the National Education Program (NPO), it was agreed that schools map out the effects of corona on their students' education. To involve parents, Ouders & Onderwijs developed a conversation guide together with other organizations.

Schools have an important task in spotting and reporting child abuse. The newly developed action framework child abuse and domestic violence for education clearly shows the school's role.

The Dutch education system must not be repaired but renovated after the coronavirus pandemic. The Education Inspectorate calls for this in the annual study The State of Education. The report was handed over on Wednesday morning to the outgoing minister Arie Slob and state secretary Van Engelshoven at the Education Museum in Dordrecht.

Parents want smaller classes on a large scale. Large classes go at the expense of education quality according to parents. In addition, their children go to school with less pleasure and feel less safe in a large class. This is one of the conclusions from the Staat van de Ouder this year based on research among parents.

From next Monday 19 April the after-school care (BSO) will open again. The same rules as at schools apply. This means that a whole class or group goes into quarantine in case of infection. Interim prime minister Rutte and minister De Jonge announced this during the press conference.

How do parents think education is doing? What influence does corona have on education according to parents? And what do parents think about class sizes? You will read more about these and other topics next week in the new Staat van de Ouder.

At all schools for secondary (special) education, it will be possible from April 12 to test students and teaching staff for the coronavirus. This can happen if a coronavirus infection is known at school. The use of the self-test is always voluntary. Minister Slob wrote this in a letter to the schools on Thursday.

For students in group 8 it is an exciting period. They will soon hear which secondary school they can attend. But what about the registration process? And what is the difference between the regional one and that of the school?

Earlier this year the recovery plan for education was launched. The so-called national program education aims to better handle study delays during this corona period. To give more clarity about the concrete setup of the plan we have listed the main questions and answers.

The central final exam will take place this year with some adjustments. One of them is that students can choose to spread their exams over different periods. If your child uses this option, it must be known to the school before April 23.

Parents largely agree with the statement that a maximum number of students per class should be set in primary and secondary education, as many as 90% of over 22,000 parents. Only 8% oppose a maximum class size. This appears from the answers parents gave in the election guide developed by Ouders & Onderwijs together with Voor Werkende Ouders especially for parents.

The elections are coming. As a parent, you vote not only for yourself, but also for the (future of) your child. But what does your child actually find important? To find out, we have created a challenge for children: #IfIwereTheBoss.

During the national education debate, it became much clearer how political parties think about education. However, only eight parties took part in the debate, while 37 parties are on the ballot. Ouders & Onderwijs also gives those parties the chance to explain their education views. Below are the videos of these political parties.

During the National Education Debate, Members of Parliament from different political parties debated important education topics. In this report, you will read more about what the members said on each statement.

Last week minister Slob (Primary and Secondary Education) and Ingrid van Engelshoven (Education) announced the national education program. Ouders & Onderwijs is positive about this plan but has sent the House of Representatives some focus points with seven other parent organizations to improve the program.

From this coming Monday, secondary education and secondary special education will reopen for all students. Mbo's will also start partially again. The distance rule between students will mean that most schools cannot have all students present at the same time. Premier Rutte and Minister De Jonge announced this on Tuesday evening during the press conference.

The central final exam at secondary schools will take place this school year, but there are some adjustments. According to Minister Slob, students can get a full diploma through additional measures. But what exactly are the principles and additional measures? We give an overview.

Many students experienced study delays during the corona period. The government provides 8.5 billion euros extra to cover this. The details of the so-called National Education Program were announced by ministers Arie Slob (Primary and Secondary Education) and Ingrid van Engelshoven (Education) on Wednesday during a press conference.

Primary schools get a few weeks longer this school year to set the school advice. They have until 15 March for this. The information point of Ouders & Onderwijs gets many questions about the school advice. We have lined up the main questions and answers.

You As A Parent Can See That It Can Be Better For Your Child At School, But It Is Hard To Start The Conversation With The Teacher Or The School Director. What Can You Do To Have The Talk In A Way That Everyone Moves Forward? Below You Will Find Five Practical Tips.

On 25 March Samen Zijn Wij School organizes an interactive webinar focusing on the triangle conversation between school, parents, and student.

Students, parents and teachers have joined hands to organize a national online education debate on March 1, 2021. On this Monday evening, political parties will debate current education topics suggested by you.

Due to snowfall it depends on the location if the primary school opens tomorrow. The school decides this, but it is desirable to provide emergency care. Keep a close watch on the school's communication.

Students of primary school age stay home with cold symptoms and get tested. Also if these are mild symptoms like sneezing or a runny nose.

A truancy officer can be involved and play a role in conversations between school and parents but will not act to enforce.

To help parents with their political choice, Ouders & Onderwijs developed a special election guide for parents with Stichting Voor Werkende Ouders: Election Guide Parents.

Primary schools will open again from Monday, but many conditions are still unclear. What we do know is that parents are not required to have their children tested.

Primary school students and daycare children can start again on Monday. The cabinet announced this on Tuesday.

Primary schools and childcare can open again from Monday, February 8. The cabinet follows the advice of the OMT with this decision. The outgoing ministers Slob and Koolmees announced this Sunday after the Catshuis meeting.

The corona crisis and the school closure cause big problems for families. Today, it is the education & corona briefing in the House of Representatives. Ouders & Onderwijs sent a letter with other parent organizations to share our worries and suggest questions for the cabinet.

Primary schools get two weeks more time to set the school advice. Due to the lockdown, schools have until 15 March this school year. The ministry of Education, Culture and Science announced this on Thursday.

Never again students left without education. It is the goal of the private member's bill to change the Compulsory Education Act into a right to education. The position of the youth doctor is strengthened and Partnerships Tailored Education have a duty to report (threatened) dropout. Ouders & Onderwijs is positive about the changes, but finds a good transition scheme and more room for Tailored Education important.

Due to the school closure many children missed lessons according to parents. A large group of parents (38%) fear that the school advice for their child will be too low. Children also worry more about the school advice according to parents. More than a quarter of parents say they worry more because of corona. This appears from a study by Ouders & Onderwijs among parents of primary school pupils in group 7 and 8.

Students who changed from primary school to secondary school last summer are, according to most parents (82%), doing well despite school closures. This appears from research by Ouders & Onderwijs among parents of children in the first grade of secondary school.

The lockdown is not over yet. All schools remain closed until February 9. An important reason is the British variant of the coronavirus.

The primary schools and childcare will not open earlier and will remain closed until Monday 18 January. The cabinet decided this on Thursday because of the high infection rates and the increasing pressure on care.

The schools remain closed. The cabinet decided this to fight corona. But there are exceptions for some students. These are not all clear. That is why we made an overview with the explanation from the Ministry of Education Culture and Science (OCW).

The central final exams will take place this year. Last year, they were canceled due to the coronavirus. This year, because of corona, students can spread out their exams as the time periods are adjusted. There will also be an extra retake for everyone, including students taking the state exam.

The new lockdown probably tests you as a parent again. Working from home and parenthood do not go well together. It is not strange if stress levels rise and working overtime becomes the rule rather than the exception. That is why it is important to realize that – despite the strict lockdown – so much is still possible to relax. No, really! That is why we have listed 6 activities that you can still do together with the children during this lockdown.

Both primary and secondary schools and childcare close from next wednesday. Exceptions are for children of parents in critical jobs, vulnerable children and exam students. The cabinet announces this on monday.

From today everyone aged 13 and older must wear a face mask in public spaces. For students in secondary education and special education, face masks are required inside the school building. For primary education and special primary education, face masks are not needed.

During the debate about Tailored Education in the House of Representatives 13 motions were submitted to improve Minister Slob's plans. Therefore it was exciting last Tuesday during the votes on these motions. Of the 16 motions no less than 14 were approved including the motions for which Ouders & Onderwijs with other parent organizations worked hard in the House of Representatives.

This week members of parliament debated with minister Slob about the evaluation of Tailored Education. The minister received broad support for his improvement plan. It includes many ideas suggested by parents. For example, every Partnership Tailored Education will get a support center for parents, the minister will secure the right to education, and there will be more supervision of the Partnership Tailored Education.

Most parents are satisfied with the books that school uses. Publishers can be more open about the changes they make to teaching methods. This comes from our survey among parents in the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

On 16 November minister Slob talks with the House of Representatives about Tailored education. To prepare, Ouders & Onderwijs, Balans, and Ieder(in), with support from a large group of parent organizations, wrote a letter. They call on the minister and the House of Representatives to take steps to make Tailored education truly tailored.

Secondary special education (VSO) is also secondary education! Yet it falls under primary education, so the student cannot get full secondary education. Action group 'From VSO to GVO' wants it to be called 'specialized secondary education' and to be placed under what it really belongs to: secondary education.

Teachers must be able to use examples in their lessons to illustrate current events. Ouders & Onderwijs stands for freedom of expression in education.

Schools remain open for now. But it can still be necessary to close schools in some regions. This was clear from the government press conference on Tuesday evening about the corona measures.

Most parents (82%) are satisfied with how they arranged care for their children. Almost half of the parents rely on grandparents. This comes from a study that Ouders & Onderwijs conducted with The Childcare Fund, in collaboration with Voor Werkende Ouders.

There Are More And More Corona Infections, But More Than Three Quarters Of Parents With Students In Secondary Education Do Not Want All Secondary Schools To Close (76%). More Than A Third Also Think This Is Not Necessary If One Or More Infections Are Detected (65%). We Asked Parents In The Landelijk Ouderpanel About Which Measures Apply, How Education Is Given, And How Schools Inform Parents About This.

There Is An Increasing Number Of Corona Infections In Secondary Education. Several Schools Had To Close Last Week Because Many Teachers Or Students Were Infected. It Raises The Question What The Standard Procedure Actually Is When Corona Breaks Out At School.

It Is Clear That The Corona Period Will Continue For Some Time This School Year. Some Students Cannot Go To School Because Of Their Own Or A Housemate’s Vulnerable Health. These Students Have Been At Home For A Long Time And This Is Expected To Last For Several More Months.

Parents and schools are partners in the development of the child. It is important that parents are involved in the school advice for group 8 pupils. This is stated in the new guide for school advice, which is meant to help teachers, internal support coordinators and school leaders in creating the school advice.

On October 7, 2020, the teachers collective organized a themed evening 'Tailored Education' together with Ouders & Onderwijs. Teachers and parents joined forces and talked with members of the House of Representatives about what tailored education has brought us over the past years.

It is a scary sight. Libraries have to close and more people do not have enough reading skills. In the fight against reading decline, the Reading Coalition, made up of organizations from the education field, presented a manifesto today. It clearly expresses the wish to come to an active and inclusive reading policy, where reading pleasure plays an essential role.

The face mask advice, changed school hours, keeping enough distance and ventilation. Now a second wave of coronavirus infections is a fact, the school participation council must clearly know how it can respond to the developments.

From today the mask advice applies at secondary schools. After consultation with various education organizations the ministry decided this. What exactly does the advice mean?

A full classroom is a nightmare for many parents, teachers and students. To put class size high on the political agenda, Ouders & Onderwijs started a petition together with the Algemene Onderwijsbond and the Lerarencollectief.

Children up to 12 years old no longer need to be tested with complaints and can go to school with a runny nose. This was announced last week during the cabinet press conference.

Parents of children with support needs too often face child protection measures. Parents association Balans organized the work conference 'Afraid of pressure and force'. Professionals from youth care, child protection, and education and various specialists, scientists, lawyers, and parents talked about using pressure and force and the position of children and their parents in it.

No coaches but cars that drove to the Grote Kerk instead of the Ridderzaal. It was a prince's day that was different from others. The king did read the throne speech as he does every year. What did he say about education?

Do you want to find and compare schools nearby easily as a parent? The renewed website of schools on the map is now available. For primary and secondary schools.

Most schools have started again. It is the time when schools ask parents for a voluntary contribution. Parents can feel forced. But what is the rule? Are parents required to pay?

The schools are open again. Because of corona, all schools have rules. We asked parents in the Landelijk Ouderpanel which rules apply, how education is given, and how schools tell parents about this.

Today The Schools In The North Region Open Their Doors Again. Before The Summer Holiday, The Government Decided That Both Primary And Secondary Schools Will Fully Restart While Following The Known Measures. What Are The Corona Rules At School?

Parents of students older than 12 years who cannot go to school due to home quarantine do not have to deal with the learning obligation. Reporting absence to the school governing body official is not required. This prevents students from going to school when they should stay in home quarantine. The cabinet announced this on Friday.

This summer, it became clear that the math test in secondary education will end retroactively. The Senate agreed to abolish it, while the House of Representatives had done so earlier. But what does this mean in practice?

The information point of Ouders & Onderwijs answers questions from parents daily. From 20 July to 9 August the information point of Ouders & Onderwijs is closed by phone. From Monday 10 August you can call us again with all your questions.

Minister Slob wants students to start in a bridging class that suits their skills and possibilities. Ouders & Onderwijs wants to help with this. We developed a form for adjusting school advice together with the PO-Raad and VO-raad. Schools can add this form to the transfer file.

The secondary schools will fully open again after the summer holiday. The conditions are that schools take hygiene measures and that the coronavirus has not flared up before then. The cabinet announced this on Wednesday during the provisional final press conference.

The Dutch Association of orthopedagogues (NVO) has put the first part online of a podcast series about homebound students that will have six episodes. The organization wants to give insight into the work of orthopedagogues. The first part led to a storm of criticism, especially also at Ouders & Onderwijs.

During the closure of schools due to the corona crisis, all students received remote education through online lessons, video instructions, or by calling their teacher. Schools are now open again and Ouders & Onderwijs thinks that the knowledge gained should be used, so that students who stay at home can still follow remote education.

Secondary schools have had to improvise a lot since the outbreak of the coronavirus. The way students receive lessons differs from school to school. Parents worry about the impact of corona on education. This appears from the survey by the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

More parents want the school time for high school students to be extended. The young people sit at home behind the computer to follow lessons while parents and younger brothers or sisters often go to work or primary school. The parents want the young people to be offered more perspective.

Smaller classes, a personal development budget for homebound students, letting parents choose if their child goes to a regular or special school, and setting up independent regional parent support points. These are some proposals that Ouders & Onderwijs makes in the today published report the Staat van de Ouder to improve Tailored Education.

Tailored education has faced a tight budget, bureaucracy, and delays in recent years. The intention was that more children with a disability, learning or behavioral problem could attend a regular school, but this did not happen. These are the conclusions from the evaluation by the National Steering Body for Educational Research, carried out on behalf of the Ministry of Education.

The House of Representatives and the Senate have approved the bill More room for new schools. The goal of this bill is to make it possible for schools that clearly have enough interest from parents and students to qualify more quickly for funding. The bill does not aim to create more schools, but to make the supply of schools better match the changed demand from society.

Secondary education and schools for continued special education start partially again on June 2. The one-and-a-half-meter rule for staff and students is leading. The cabinet announced this on Tuesday.

The cabinet announced that secondary schools will reopen their doors from June 2, 2020. This naturally raises some questions. Ouders & Onderwijs lists a number of questions and answers for you.

Final exam students in special education in secondary school can get their diploma until January 2021. They also get four retakes and may start their next course if they do not have a diploma yet.

From 11 May, primary schools will partly reopen. Special education, special primary education, after-school care, and daycare centers will fully open. Despite the guidelines, schools can decide how to apply them. There are differences per school. This is clear from the signals that Ouders & Onderwijs receives from parents.

At some primary schools, preschoolers who turned four during the school closure can no longer enroll. This is a problem for parents, for example because the contract with the childcare has already ended and extension is not always possible.

Dutch students still perform reasonably well on average, but the pressure is increasing. Reading skills are declining, there are large quality differences between schools, and inequality of opportunity remains the same. The teacher shortage increases pressure on education, and there is also a growing group of students who do not receive enough tailored education. These are some conclusions from the annual report De Staat van het Onderwijs, published last week.

Prime minister Rutte said during the press conference last Tuesday that the school participation council has an important role in the partial reopening of primary schools after the May break. Schools are given the space to offer tailored measures in close consultation with the school participation council.

On May 11, the schools for special primary education will fully reopen. But what does this mean exactly and what does it mean for children who are sick or need extra help at school?

Since The Cabinet Decided To Close Schools Until The May Holidays, Parents Are Asked For A Lot. Sometimes It Is Not Possible To Meet All The School's Requests. What About The Duty To Attend School And When Is It Absence?

Fresh from the survey! How do parents think about distance learning? What are their experiences with schoolwork support and help from school? Ouders & Onderwijs studied this with Kassa.

Ouders & Onderwijs wrote a letter to minister Slob together with other parent organizations. With this letter, the organizations ask for attention to some worrying signals from parents about education during the corona crisis.

If students have not passed after finishing the secondary school exams, they can retake a result improvement test. This is stated by minister Slob in a letter to the House of Representatives on Wednesday. This letter explains the effects of the cancellation of the central written exam, including the temporary pass-fail rule. Students now get their diploma based on the school exam grades.

The central written exam is also canceled for the state exam. State exam candidates now get their diploma based on the results of the school exam.

This briefing gives more information about making a vlog for parents

Employers can be understanding and flexible toward working parents in this time. For example, leave can be handled more generously.

Schools and daycare centers remain closed at least until April 28. The cabinet extended the closure, which was originally to end on April 6.

Almost three quarters of parents are satisfied with the way schools and teachers organize distance learning in the first weeks. This comes from a survey by the Landelijk Ouderpanel, a joint initiative of Ouders & Onderwijs and Opvoedinformatie Nederland.

Children who need support or attend special education are extra affected by the closure of schools. Additional measures have been taken for this group of children.

The subsidy from the ministry of OCW for the project strengthening school participation councils ends on April 1 2020.

Knowledge net offers information for parents about guiding their own children with distance learning.

The central exam (CE) for secondary school pupils will not take place this year. Schools must decide if students pass based on the school exams.

There is no school or daycare and the children will be home for the next weeks. At times children get bored and parents feel stuck. Quickly check out 10 educational and fun tips just for preschoolers who are home.

The advice desk is open extra hours on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Between 19:30 and 21:30, our staff is ready to answer all parents' questions.

The final test in primary education will not take place this year due to the coronavirus. The schools will fully focus on caring for students and organizing distance learning.

Everything must be done to ensure the central exams in secondary education can continue. Schools must follow the strict rules agreed with the RIVM. Minister Slob announced this on Tuesday.

There Is No School Or Childcare And The Children Will Be At Home For The Next Few Weeks. Boredom Is Out Of The Question. So How Can Children Be Kept Busy In The Most Educational Way Possible? Ouders & Onderwijs Lists A Few Tips.

Also children with only one parent in a crucial job have the right to childcare. There is confusion about the measures now that schools and daycare centers are closed. Many schools and daycare centers think they only have to care for children with two parents in crucial sectors.

There are more and more corona patients in the Netherlands. The question of whether measures are also needed in the Netherlands naturally exists in schools. What is the latest situation?

A school day from half past eight to quarter past three is becoming rare. More and more primary schools are moving away from traditional school hours. That is what the education research agency Duo writes in a report.

Primary school students take a secondary school transition test instead of a final test right after the school advice in group 8. There will be a fixed registration date for all children on April 1. These plans are in a bill by minister Slob.

Theme advisor Arline Spierenburg recently visited the parents' room of a Utrecht primary school. This stood out to her.

Class cancellations are a big annoyance for parents. The education inspectorate should check schools, but the canceled hours are not registered. The General Education Union starts a reporting point from Tuesday 18 February where parents can send their complaints.

Last week was the talk of Angry Parents with minister Slob and policy officers. This appointment was promised when the organization went to the Education Inspectorate in Utrecht on January 20.

At home, on the go and in the classroom. There is no avoiding it, because internet is everywhere nowadays. Research shows that most Dutch parents see it as an enrichment but want to make clear agreements with their child about online behavior.

The number of children who do not go to school for more than 3 months has risen again last year. In 2018 there were 4,479 children not attending school, while last year there were 4,790. This is an increase of 311. And these are the official numbers, there are strong signs that the real number is much higher.

If your child (still) does not know what they want to do after secondary school, a gap year is an option. But what are the rules and where can you find information?

Monday 20 January angry parents will visit the Education Inspectorate in Utrecht. About 35 parents ride along in a bright yellow American school bus. The mood is good. Many experiences are shared and the parents recognize much in the stories they hear.

The teacher shortage keeps getting worse, school staff feel a huge workload and extra support in class is impossible. Time for action. The magazine Ouders van Nu therefore starts the campaign 'Good education i sign for' to support the strikes in education on january 30 and 31.

A healthy school comes one step closer. From 1 August 2020, it is by law forbidden to smoke in or around the school. But what does your children's school do? Is it well prepared?

The education inspectorate announces today that 62 schools receive the excellence title. That is a decrease compared to last year, when 79 schools had it. Schools must apply themselves and it seems the honor is less popular. Given the criticism, that is not surprising.

The education inspectorate checks too little on enforcement and implementation of the law Tailored Education. That is the view of the parent collective Angry Parents. That is why the parents submit a joint complaint on 20 January at the office of the Education Inspectorate in Utrecht.

The information desk of Ouders & Onderwijs answers questions from parents every day. During the Christmas holidays, the information desk of Ouders & Onderwijs is closed. From Monday, January 7, 2019, you can contact us again with your questions.

The bill about the parent contribution has been passed by the House of Representatives. Not paying the parent contribution is no longer allowed to be a reason to exclude students from school activities.

It is alarming news. Because of the teacher shortage, sixteen Amsterdam primary schools will close their doors for a week. Stichting Openbaar Basisonderwijs Westelijke Tuinsteden (StWT), under which the schools fall, uses the time wisely to reflect on the teacher shortage.

Do you have experiences with tailored education? And do you want to share them with us? Ouders & Onderwijs organizes three meetings in January to discuss this topic.

It is an important step for children and parents. The choice of a school for secondary education. You can read all about it in the newly published information guide by Sardes, the research and advisory agency in the field of education, care, and upbringing.

Is it possible to get extra time for school exams? When do you have the right to tools? And is a diagnosis needed for support? Many questions come from students with chronic illness, parents, and school staff. Stichting Zorgeloos naar School made a do-it-together guide with answers for everyone involved.

Are you already taking part in the Landelijk Ouderpanel? More than 5000 fathers and mothers are already members of the panel. Through large studies and short surveys, they share their views on their child's education. Would you also like to give your opinion? Join us and sign up.

Never before have so many primary schools taken part in the EU-Schoolfruit and vegetable program. A total of 519,908 pupils from 3,026 primary schools in the Netherlands will receive fruit and vegetables at school three times a week in the near future.

On Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January 2020, there is a strike in primary and secondary education. An online poll by Ouders & Onderwijs shows that 77% of parents support the strike by education staff and 23% are against it.

How do you use an inhaler, give painkillers, or inject? When giving nursing care to your child, it is important that you know exactly what to do. In cooperation with the Association for Intensive Child Care (BVIKZ), the digital learning environment of Parent and Child Education (OKE) was developed.

Girls have a higher chance of dropping out than boys. And it is a mistake to think that children who stay at home are mostly from parents who are less involved with the school. This comes from research by the Kohnstamm Institute.

Parents offered Lobke Vlaming from Ouders & Onderwijs a website about Tailored Education. Parents can find information on the website. This took place during the conference 'I make a difference for us' on November 11 in Heerhugowaard.

Many parents worry about the quality of education for their children. In primary education, more than 50% of parents have serious concerns. This is shown by research from Ouders & Onderwijs among members of the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

Contrary to earlier reports the strike on November 6 will go ahead. Education unions AOb and CNV call on their members in primary and secondary education to stop work and take action. Ouders & Onderwijs also thinks the strike must continue.

There is plenty to do for those staying home during the autumn holiday. Visiting museums, shopping in the city, or going to an amusement park are obvious choices. Have you ever thought about a trip in nature? There are many options. And it is good for your child.

These are the main advices from the Coordination Group of Curriculum.nu to minister Slob (education) at the handing over of the proposals for the basis of the revision of the core objectives and final terms. This curriculum revision must ensure that the nationally set education goals prepare students better for their personal, social, and working life.

Parents guide their child at home with schoolwork in different ways. Most parents guide their child themselves and see homework help as a shared responsibility of parents and school. However, there is also a considerable group that hires professional homework help. In addition, parents are often not satisfied with how much the school guides their child. This appears from a study among parents in the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

The joint participation council plays a clear role in the policy of the school governing body around tailored education. The new guide ‘The position of the joint participation council in tailored education’ is meant to give joint participation council members tools to discuss and influence the policy and the spending of the funds for tailored education.

The whole primary and secondary education will strike on Wednesday 6 November. The unions and sector councils join forces for extra money for education to fight the teacher shortage. Also, Ouders & Onderwijs and the LAKS continue to support the education staff, just like in earlier actions. The teacher and school leader shortage is so big that classes are sent home daily across the country. The recently presented budget showed no extra money is made available. Teacher, student and parent, shoulder to shoulder!

No extra money is included in the budget for the ministry of education to tackle the teacher shortage and high workload. With different actions, Ouders & Onderwijs asked together with unions for extra money to invest in the people who give our children good education. In March this year, 40,000 teachers stood on Malieveld with a cry for more money. But also recently, with the action #TeacherWanted, we ask for attention to this problem. Lobke Vlaming, director of Ouders & Onderwijs: ‘More and more parents worry about missed classes and education quality. Our children have the right to good education, so more must be done.’

Primary and secondary education in the Netherlands is free. Parents do not pay to have their child attend this education. Still, schools can ask parents for a contribution. Parents choose whether they pay this contribution. That is why this is called the voluntary parent contribution. But what happens if you do not pay?

As a parent, you are always involved in your child's education. Whether your child attends primary school or secondary education, at a regular school or in special education. You are surely very proud of your child. From the moment your toddler goes to school for the first time until your son or daughter makes a wonderful project or scores good grades.

In A Large Part Of The Netherlands The Summer Holidays Are Over. Schools Start A New School Year. Or Not? School Principals Are Struggling And Are Desperately Looking For Teachers. Many Schools Have Difficulty Managing All Tasks. The Teacher Shortage Will Increase Even More In The Coming Years. That Is A Problem. Therefore, The Unions, Other Education Organizations, And Parents Continue To Campaign Together For More Investments!

In the autumn of 2018, Ondersteuning Passend Zorgaanbod (OPaZ), together with IPW and Significant, organized four workshops. What do parents need to take the lead again? The project group started working on that question.

Alcohol, smoking, drugs and gaming. Sooner or later most parents deal with a child who discovers one or more of these or comes into contact with them. How do you handle this? What information, tips and tools do you need? And what role does the school play in all this? We researched this among the parents in the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

Successfully finishing high school is an achievement to be proud of. However, not all students currently receive a diploma. That will change.

Since 2014 the school advice has determined the transition from group 8 to secondary school. All group 8 students receive this advice before 1 March from the teacher. Based on the final test taken in April or May this advice can still be adjusted. The advice can only be raised. What is the effect of these rules? And what happens next? Minister Slob wrote a letter about this to the House of Representatives this week.

Thursday 13 June 2019 was the final meeting of Together We Are School. During that meeting, Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien was a guest. She challenged the guests to continue parent involvement as a movement: "It starts small. Together you are more, we can fix this! Start behind the scenes and then move up."