School co-operation

Danish schools have far-reaching co-operation with administrations and other institutions in the municipality on administration, pedagogics, development and social affairs.
The co-operation is described in this report, and the report also answers questions about how often schools are in contact with their co-operation partners, the nature of the co-operation and how schools themselves assess the co-operation.
The survey focuses on co-operation on the transition of the youngest pupils from daycare centres to pre-school class, as well as on guidance for the oldest students before transition to upper secondary education. In this respect, the youth guidance centre (Ungdommens Uddannelsesvejledning) is an important partner. Socially vulnerable pupils and pupils with special needs require particular attention involving extensive contact with the municipal pedagogical, psychological advice unit (PPR) and the School, Social Services, Police (SSP) co-operation. The type of school district plays a vital role in terms of the scope and nature of co-operation.
The report is based on data collected via replies to questionnaires from school managers, pre-school class managers and transition teachers (from school to work) at general public primary and lower secondary schools and special schools throughout Denmark.
The survey has been commissioned and financed by the Presidency of Skolerådet (the school council; council for evaluation and quality development in the Folkeskole).