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According to the Finnish Act on Early Childhood Education and Care, every child has the right to receive education and care that is systematic and goal-oriented.
To achieve this, an individual learning plan is created for every child together with the child and their guardians. These plans include goals that are set together and promote the systematic care and education provided for the child. Download Kindiedays E-book: What is Finnish ECEC?
How is the child's individual plan created?
A child’s teacher is responsible for creating and evaluating the child’s individual learning plan. This process involves several steps. In addition to discussing the writing process, making the plan consists of assessing and observing the child’s strengths, needs, and views, as well as evaluating the child’s previous plan. All staff members working with the children participate in the process, with creation, observation, documentation, and evaluation conducted collaboratively across multiple professions.
The plan is based on the child’s strengths and interests, as well as on their best interest and needs. The pedagogical goals, measures, and any support measures, along with their implementation, are recorded in the plan. The linguistic and cultural background, along with the skills of a child who speaks a foreign language or is bilingual, are considered when creating their individual plan. The child’s cultural and religious background will also be considered when making the plan.
This is how the City of Helsinki plans the child's individual learning.
Check the Curriculum from the City of Helsinki for full details!
What is included in the child's plan, and how is it used?
The pedagogical goals and measures, outlined in a child’s individual learning plan and tailored to the child’s strengths and needs, form the foundation for planning and implementing the child group’s operation. All staff members working with the child play an essential role in promoting the child’s well-being, implementing goal-oriented activities, and meeting with the guardians daily.
The child’s learning plan is evaluated and supplemented by the child and their parents at least once a year and whenever the child’s needs require it. Together with the child, the staff gather documents and creations that are important to the child as part of their plan, assessment, and portfolio. The child’s individual plan is used to assess how well the child’s needs related to growth, learning, development, and support have been met, as well as how the child’s strengths and interests have been considered. The plan is updated when necessary. Children’s individual learning plans are confidential.
Next steps
Download our Template for the Child's Individual Learning Plan.
Example of a child's individual learning plan
You can use and modify the Kindiedays Template freely for your own needs. Start your journey to help children master the skills they dream of and gain knowledge in areas they wish to understand.
In the meantime, watch our video to see how Kindiedays supports the children's learning!
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