Lessing School starts inclusive school accompanying model for all children

Lessing School starts inclusive school accompanying model for all children

Erzhausen, Deutschland - A real step in the right direction is taken at the Lessing School in Erzhausen: From the school year 2025/2026, an innovative school management pool model will be started here. Like Ladadi.de reports, the Lessing School is the second regular school in the district of Darmstadt-Dieburg, which introduces this model after the Carl Ulrich School in Weiterstadt. The aim is to better accompany children with support in everyday school life. Instead of individual participation assistants (THAS), several school attitudes in the team will work to create a flexible and supportive atmosphere for all children.

Why is that important? Community support not only reduces stigmatization, but also promotes inclusion, which should enable children more independence. Currently, 15 children with approved support needs are currently visiting the Lessing School, and there are about seven children for whom no individual application is made.

a model with future

The school accompaniment is available to the entire first grade, and this is only the beginning: the model is to be expanded further in the coming years. Social and youth director Christel Sprößler emphasizes the achievements in school equality for all children and emphasizes: "We all have to take responsibility so that every child receives the support they need." The flexible youth welfare association, which is the sponsor of the project, follows exactly this mission.

A look at the increasing figures in the district illustrates the urgency of these measures: in 2020 there were 504 children with support, while there were already around 1100 in 2022. Around 60 children in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district are currently on the waiting list for support, a fact that is considered alarming.

positive experiences from Weiterstadt

The successful model of the Carl Ulrich School in Weiterstadt gives rise to hope. There, participants report less bureaucracy, better planning and a stronger cooperation in everyday school life. Also 20 other schools in the district have already expressed interest in the new pool model. Talks with the state school office are planned after the summer vacation.

in Lower Saxony schools, such as the mk.niedersachsen.de , a similar way is taken. The Federal Council has submitted an application to amend the law on “inclusive child and youth welfare (IKJHG)”, which provides for more flexible handling of school accompaniment. In the future, these will be used in a personnel pool. This could make the accompaniment of children even more reliable and comprehensive.

This development shows that the need for a needs -based use of specialists is also recognized by larger institutions. The ongoing discussions and the political will to reform school support are a good sign for the more than 60,000 schools in Germany that urgently need support.

school companion: The heroes of everyday life

An example from the Martinschule in Greifswald illustrates how important school attendants are in practice. Christoph, a 13-year-old boy, is supported by his school attendant to deal with his emotional fluctuations. According to a report on Deutsches-schulportal.de , the accompaniment is decisive for its learning progress. These experiences show that school accompaniment is not just a legal requirement, but also essential support that benefits the children.

However, the challenges in the area of school accompaniment should not be underestimated. The shortage of skilled workers and the unclear legal role are just a few of the hurdles that need to be overcome. The reforms come at a time when more children are dependent on support - and to design the way to an inclusive education is now more important than ever.