Childhood care and education

Early efforts, diversity and quality

Folkets Parti believes that all children have the right to a safe childhood. This requires a genuine partnership between schools and families and between teachers and pupils. We believe that early efforts, prevention and the right conditions for children provide a sound foundation for further education and lifelong learning. Folkets Parti is primarily concerned with quality and diversity in kindergartens and schools and believes that they can be just as effectively be run by private and non-profit organisations as by the municipality.

Folkets Parti seeks to strengthen anti-bullying protection, social workers, school health services and SLT (coordinated local substance abuse and crime prevention measures for children and young people).

Promoting children’s knowledge and skills

Kindergarten and primary school should teach children relevant skills and the ability to continuously acquire new knowledge and develop as individuals. Kindergarten and school plays an important role in familiarising children with the core values of Norwegian society. All schoolwork is based on such values as tolerance, equality and democracy. Folkets Parti seeks to ensure sufficient expertise and resources in kindergartens and schools.

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Year-round kindergarten admission

Folkets Parti seeks to achieve full childcare coverage and year-round kindergarten admission. Children should be entitled to kindergarten admission from the age of 12 months, regardless of the child’s birthdate.

We want a sibling discount scheme for all kindergartens and before and after-school care programmes (SFO).

Good and safe working conditions

The working conditions for both staff and children in schools and kindergartens must be safeguarded with continuous building maintenance and inspections by building caretakers. There should be drop-off zones at kindergartens and schools for safe and easy drop-off and pick-up. The municipality is responsible for ensuring a safe school walking route for everyone.

There must be enough parking for both staff and visitors.

Better educational opportunities for children with learning disabilities

Folkets Parti seeks to establish more dyslexia-friendly schools and faster and earlier diagnosis of dyslexia and other learning difficulties.

Freedom to choose teaching materials

All children should have the freedom to choose both digital learning tools and books.We believe that school should be homework-free and that the municipality should also offer summer school programming. Folkets Parti wants to introduce more vocational courses as electives in lower secondary school. Sign language should also be offered as an elective.