If a child has a physical, intellectual, or mental impairment, attending school can become a challenge. School support can be a valuable form of assistance here\u2014individual, practical for everyday life, and relieving for everyone involved. But how do you actually apply for school support? <\/p>\n\n
At TeamLike Schulbegleitung, we would like to support families on this journey\u2014with experience, heart, and practical help. In this article, we show you step by step how to apply for school support in Lower Saxony. <\/p>\n\n
In principle, entitlement exists if:<\/p>\n\n
It does not matter whether it is a diagnosis such as autism, ADHD, an anxiety disorder, or a physical limitation\u2014what matters is the individual need for support<\/strong> in everyday school life.<\/p>\n\n Depending on the type of impairment, different authorities are responsible: For a successful application, you will need several documents:<\/p>\n\n The application for school support is informal, but must be submitted in writing to the responsible authority. Important: <\/p>\n\n After receipt, the office reviews the application. If the decision is positive, the following will be determined: Parents can then\u2014by arrangement with the office\u2014choose a provider. The costs are paid not by the parents<\/strong>, but directly by the office to the provider<\/strong>. School support is therefore free of charge<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n The duration of school support depends on the child\u2019s individual needs\u2014it may be granted for only a few months, but also over several school years. Support is possible from Year 1<\/strong>; in exceptional cases, it can also be applied for in kindergarten before starting school. If you are unsure, the following services can help:<\/p>\n\n For mental and\/or physical impairment (e.g., ADHD, autism, anxiety disorders): Specialist Team School Assistance Counselling (SAB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Coordination: Laura Salewsky Phone: 05121 309-6361<\/p>\n\n Email: schulassistenzberatung<\/a>@landkreishildesheim.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n www.landkreishildesheim.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n Other contacts for school assistance counselling:<\/p>\n\n For physical or intellectual impairment<\/strong>: District of Hildesheim 31134 Hildesheim Applying for school support can seem bureaucratic at first\u2014but you are not alone. At TeamLike Schulbegleitung<\/strong>, we are happy to support you with advice and practical help, whether with selection, in discussions with the office, or with general questions about school support. \ud83d\udcde Contact<\/strong><\/a> us early<\/strong>\u2014the sooner you start, the more relaxed the start of school will be for you and your child.<\/p>\n\n \u2705 Use our<\/strong> checklist<\/strong><\/a>\u2014we have compiled all the relevant points for you. Feel free to use the checklist for your application process. <\/p>\n\nWho is responsible? \u2013 Youth Welfare Office or Social Welfare Office?
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The application \u2013 explained step by step
1. Prepare documents
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2. Submit the application
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3. Observe deadlines
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What happens after the application is submitted?<\/h2>\n\n
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How long does the support last?
Important advisory services for parents
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Our experience with the application process