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Adapted primary and lower secondary school

Adapted primary and lower secondary school provides teaching based on each pupil’s needs and is for pupils who do not reach the regular school knowledge requirements.

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How adapted school works

This school form is for pupils with intellectual disabilities who are assessed as not reaching the knowledge requirements of regular primary and lower secondary school.

Teaching is tailored to the pupil’s needs, with smaller groups and more staff. Adapted education is offered throughout primary and lower secondary school and provides a structured, predictable environment that gives safety and support for development.

Adapted primary and lower secondary school is mandatory. Guardians are responsible for ensuring that the pupil attends teaching.

Assessment and enrolment

If you believe your child has the right to adapted primary and lower secondary school, the municipality can assess whether the pupil belongs to the target group.

Contact the admissions team through Citizen Services.

Our schools

About the school

The programme is integrated into Prästholm School in the lower district of Boden. Pupils in the primary years attend in groups based on their needs and circumstances. There is dedicated out-of-school care.

Teaching and support

  • Each pupil has an individual schedule.
  • Teaching covers the same subjects as in regular school.
  • Subject content and scope are adapted to each pupil’s needs.
  • An individual development plan is created for every pupil.
  • Pupils with extensive intellectual disabilities follow a special syllabus.

Our profile

  • We follow the syllabuses for adapted primary and lower secondary school.
  • We use concrete materials to strengthen understanding.
  • We work with alternative communication methods.
  • We build on each pupil’s knowledge, skills and interests.
  • We strengthen the pupil’s ability to see possibilities.
  • We maintain close contact with guardians.
  • We create safety and well-being so that pupils feel the joy of success.

About the school

The programme is integrated into Sture School, a lower secondary school in central Boden. Pupils in the lower secondary years attend in groups according to needs and circumstances. There is no out-of-school care at Sture School.

Teaching and content

  • A pupil may study subjects, subject areas or a combination.
  • Subjects largely correspond to those in regular school.
  • Subject areas cover aesthetic activities, communication, motor skills, daily living activities and understanding the world.

Planning and support

  • Individual planning for the education.
  • Subject content and scope are adapted to the pupil’s needs.
  • An individual development plan is created for every pupil.
  • Pupils with extensive disabilities follow a special syllabus.
  • Sture School subject teachers teach the practical and aesthetic subjects or areas.

About the school

The programme is housed in Gammeläng School in Erikslund. In addition to its own premises there is access to a gymnasium and specially equipped rooms. Nature, a playground and walking paths are close by. Collaboration with primary and preschool in the area can be arranged when needed.

Our profile

  • A programme for children and young people with autism and other intellectual disabilities; places can be offered from preschool level through upper secondary level.
  • Teaching is based on the model Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication-handicapped Children, a clear and structured pedagogy for pupils with autism.
  • We provide visually explicit teaching and structure to reduce stress and worry.
  • School and out-of-school environments are adapted under the current syllabus, based on pupils’ perspectives and needs.

Contact

Do you have questions about assessment, enrolment or the programme? Contact the admissions team through Citizen Services.

Do you want to access a specific document? Contact Citizen Service, and we will help you retrieve and read the full document.

Contact

Citizen Service

E-mail: kommunen@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 620 00