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Poland:Ongoing Reforms and Policy Developments. Current reforms and initiatives are designed to cover comprehensive measures in nearly all areas of education: Comprehensive character of these measures follows the objectives of the European Area of Lifelong Learning promoted in the EU since the beginning of the last decade. Coherence of such a wide range of measures is to be achieved by a consistent use of the learning outcomes approach which is a basis for the European Qualifications Framework.

Reforms of curricula including pre-primary and compulsory education curricula -ISCED 0-2 (since 2009), higher education (since October 2011) and general and vocational education – ISCED 3-4(since September 2012) are being implemented in accordance with this approach. Therefore it seems that the attainment of the Europe 2020 headline targets is not the major challenge for Poland. In order to enhance their effectiveness, all reforms in education and training are coordinated with the implementation of projects financed from EU funds.

Google. Poland:Early Childhood Education and Care. Structure and organization Early childhood education and care (ECEC) is divided in Poland into two stages: for children aged 0-3 years in creches and, as from 2011, kids clubs, or settings where care is provided by day child carers and nannies; and for children aged 3-6 years in nursery schools (przedszkole), pre-school clsses in primary schools (szkoła podstawowa) and other pre-school settings, including pre-school units and centres. Until 2011, creches were the only institutions or settings providing care to children aged up to 3 years. They operated within the healthcare system, and thus were regarded as institutions providing healthcare services, including prevention and care, for children aged 3 and below during their parents' or guardians' working hours.

As from now, childcare institutions for children aged 3 and below are supervised by the ministry responsible for labour and social security. Aims The above mentioned aims are implemented in 15 areas of pre-school education: Poland:Teaching and Learning in Primary Education. The scope of primary education is determined by two elements: the national core curriculum and outline timetables.The core curriculum should be respected by each school, but teachers are free to follow curricula developed by them independently, or chosen curricula, provided they are approved for use by the school head, upon consultation with the teachers’ council.

Teachers may also use various textbooks selected from the list approved by the Minister. Stage I of the primary school covers grades I, II and III. Teaching at this stage is designed to ensure smooth transition from pre-school to school education. It is organised on an integrated basis. 2009/2010 – grade I 2010/2011 – grades I and II 2011/2012 – grades I – III 2012/2013 – grades I - IV 2013/2014 – grades I - V 2014/2015 – grades I - VI; the test adjusted to the new core curriculum. 1. 2. 3. 1) compulsory classes for pupils in particular grades at Stage I:grade 1 – 20,grade 2 – 21,grade 3 – 21, 4. 5. The curriculum can be: Www.oecd.org/social/family/50325299.pdf. Poland:Separate Special Education Needs Provision in Early Childhood and School Education. A special school or special class is a school or class for pupils who have a statement recommending special education or education in a healthcare institution, sanatorium or welfare institution.

Depending on the specific special educational needs, type and level of disability, the following types of special institutions can be established: Moreover, education and care institutions and social therapy centres are established (on the basis of the Act on Welfare) for socially maladjusted children, children at risk of addiction and children with behavioural disorders. The special education sector may include both public and non-public schools and institutions. Public special nursery schools are established and administered by communes (gmina), while districts (powiat) are responsible for the establishment and administration of public special schools and public special education centres. Definition of the target group(s) See: Special Education Needs Provision within Mainstream Education Aims 1. 2.

Poland:Special Education Needs Provision within Mainstream Education. Definition and identification of specific learning difficulties Specific learning difficulties are defined as learning difficulties experienced by pupils who fulfill the intellectual norms, but who have problems with learning the contents taught due to their specific perceptive, physical and cognitive characteristics which are not related to any neurological problems. An opinion (statement) confirming specific learning difficulties can be given to a pupil by a Psychological and Educational Support Centre (counselling services), including a specialised centre, not earlier than after grade III of the primary school and not later than upon completion of primary education. In exceptional cases, it can also be given to pupils in lower and upper secondary schools. Definition and identification of special educational needs Special education covers the following groups of disabled children and young people: Special educational support is provided also to children and youth: Aims.

Eurypedia - Descriptions of National Education Systems and Policies. Eurypedia - The European Encyclopedia on National Education Systems Eurypedia information brochure Eurypedia is a new Eurydice product that aims at presenting the most comprehensive and accurate picture of education systems and reforms in Europe. The site covers 38 European education systems within the 33 countries participating in the EU's Lifelong Learning Programme (all 28 EU Member States as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey). By choosing a country from the interactive map, you will gain access to specific national education system information, either in English or in the language of the country.

The information is provided by the Eurydice National Unit, working with the relevant education Ministry and national experts. Go to Eurypedia Select a country. Poland:Overview. News Feed Poland The education system in Poland is centrally managed by the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Full-time compulsory education (to be received in school) covers children and young people aged 6-16 years, whereas part-time compulsory education (to be received in school or non-school settings) concerns young people aged 16-18 years. Compulsory education includes the final year of pre-primary education, 6-year primary education and 3-year lower secondary education. Nursery schools (przedszkole), primary schools (szkoła podstawowa) and lower secondary schools (gimnazjum) are administered by commune (gmina) authorities.

While Eurypedia provides comprehensive and comparable information on the Polish education system, further information may also be found on the websites of the Ministry of National Education, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Central Statistical Office (statistical data). Source: Eurydice. Eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/documents/eurybase/national_summary_sheets/047_PL_EN.pdf. MEN - Regulation of the Minister of Education on the organization of education and the implementation of the conditions and forms of special care and educational activities in kindergartens and special schools in entities organized medical and social assi.

Wydanie rozporządzenia Ministra Edukacji Narodowej w sprawie organizacji kształcenia oraz warunków i form realizowania specjalnych działań opiekuńczo-wychowawczych w przedszkolach i szkołach specjalnych zorganizowanych w podmiotach leczniczych i jednostkach pomocy społecznej stanowi wykonanie upoważnienia zawartego w art. 71c ust. 2 ustawy z dnia 7 września 1991 r. o systemie oświaty (Dz. U. z 2004 r.

Nr 256, poz. 2572, z późn. zm.). W rozporządzeniu zastosowano terminologię zgodną z obecnie obowiązującymi przepisami w obszarze systemu oświaty oraz z obszaru działalności leczniczej, lecznictwa uzdrowiskowego i pomocy społecznej. Wskazano typy szkół specjalnych, które mogą być tworzone w podmiotach leczniczych. Są to: szkoły podstawowe specjalne, gimnazja specjalne i szkoły ponadgimnazjalne specjalne. Zrezygnowano z przepisu, który ograniczał możliwość tworzenia szkoły ponadgimnazjalnej wyłącznie w sytuacji, gdy w jej skład wchodziły co najmniej dwa oddziały.

Treść rozporządzenia. Www.eurydice.org.pl/sites/eurydice.org.pl/files/the_system_2010.pdf. WENR, March/April 2003: Education In Poland. Practical Information Education In Poland by Robert Sedgwick, Editor Nick Clark, Assistant Editor Jennifer Dombkowski, Area Specialist Polish education has been undergoing major restructuring since the early 1990s.

The introduction of a market economy has affected the country's system of higher education in particular. Job competitiveness and the threat of unemployment have increased the demand for university places, as enrollment in higher education is generally perceived to be the best way to ensure financial success. In addition, steps have been taken to reorganize vocational training along the lines of academic education and to make the country's system of higher education more compatible with other European systems. In September 1990 three new education laws were implemented: the School Education Act, the Higher Education Act, and the Academic Title and Academic Degrees Act. The academic year in Poland runs from September to June. The medium of instruction is Polish.

Programs and Degrees.