Pupil wellbeing and student welfare

Student welfare refers to the support of pupils’ wellbeing in pre-school, schools and educational institutions. By its very nature, it is primarily preventive and community-based. An organisational culture that supports wellbeing ensures both the wellbeing of pupils and the community, as well as the safety of the environment.

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The objectives of student welfare services

The key objectives of student welfare work are set out in the Act on Pupil and Student Welfare, the purpose of which is to promote the health, well-being, lea ing ability and participation of pupils and students, to prevent problems from arising in the first place, and to ensure early support for those who need it. The aim is also to promote the well-being, health, safety and accessibility of the school and study community and environment, as well as community-based activities and cooperation between home and the educational institution. Furthermore, the purpose of the Act is to ensure equal access to and quality of the student welfare services required by pupils and students, and to strengthen the implementation and management of student welfare as a functional whole and through multidisciplinary cooperation.

Contact details and further information

The Central Finland Welfare Region is responsible for school health care and for school welfare officer and school psychologist services.

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