Education policy
Hafnarfjörður

  1. Service
  2. Schools and children
Í skóla- og frístundastarfi er lögð áhersla á vellíðan, félagslegt öryggi og sjálfstæði. Borin er virðing fyrir ólíkum lífsháttum og fjölbreytni. Hvetjandi aðstæður séu til frístunda og náms sem styðja við frumkvæði, samvinnu og skapandi hugsun. Börn fái tækifæri til þess að þróa hæfileika sína í gegnum leik og störf á eigin forsendum og njóta stuðnings til að þroskast og dafna.

Leiðarljós menntastefnu eru í grunninn fjögur. Það eru sköpun, fjölbreytileiki, vellíðan og samvinna og búið að marka áherslur fyrir hvert og eitt leiðarljós sem eiga beina skírskotun í bæði Heimsmarkmið Sameinuðu þjóðanna og Barnasáttmála Sameinuðu þjóðanna.

Guiding principles of education policy

Creation

We emphasise giving children the opportunity to develop through play, leisure activities and creative school activities. Through entrepreneurship, technology and art, we find new ways in the school and leisure environment and develop them further.
Emphasis
For children to be given the space and time to explore the world creatively, and to have opportunities to develop solution-focused thinking and express themselves in a variety of ways.
To give all children the opportunity to take the initiative in shaping their own learning, for their ideas to be respected and for innovation to be encouraged.
All children are offered access to a wide variety of creative projects throughout their school years, both in compulsory and optional subjects.
For students to receive training in expressing themselves creatively, both orally and in writing.

Diversity

We respect all individuals and ways of life and emphasise that the learning environment should reflect the diversity of human life. A variety of teaching methods support equality, equity, democracy and human rights.
Emphasis
Að ýta undir að þarfir og raddir allra barna fái vægi svo sjónarmið þeirra komi fram í allri starfsemi og efli börnin í aðstæðum sinum.
That projects are being undertaken which aim to meet the needs of particularly vulnerable groups of children, giving them greater visibility and respect.
Teaching methods should be adapted to the diverse needs of children, ensuring that each individual is respected and that everyone's strengths are allowed to flourish.
To enhance multicultural competence and community engagement through education, flexibility, inclusion and access to support for children and families.
To emphasise that all children, regardless of background or circumstances, have the right to respect, equality and opportunities to enjoy their rights.

Well-being

We emphasise a safe learning and play environment, and conditions for activity and work, so that children can gain confidence in their own abilities, grow stronger and build resilience. Early support, prevention and empowerment lay the foundation for the well-being and welfare of all.
Emphasis
The school community works towards inclusion by supporting tolerance, democracy, mutual responsibility, justice and safety, which foster a sense of belonging.
Nurturing the protective factors in the lives of children through proactive prevention in education and practice.
Working towards daily exercise, outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle.
To empower children by providing them with suitable tools that enhance communication skills, strengthen their identity, emotional intelligence and sense of justice.
That targeted efforts are made to create the best possible conditions for children to acquire a good command of the Icelandic language, which is important for their well-being and social interaction.

Cooperation

We build a learning community with the participation of everyone. Collaboration promotes democratic engagement and connections. Interdisciplinary collaboration and teams support development and new approaches.
Emphasis
Working towards a strong partnership between home and school to bring children the greatest success.
To promote teamwork and democratic participation of children in all activities.
That there is active collaboration between school stages so that coherence and cooperation characterise all school activities to enhance the interests of children.
That the entire school community works well together to promote the interests of children.
Barnasáttmáli nr.2
Barnasáttmáli nr.3
Barnasáttmáli nr.6
Barnasáttmáli nr.12
Heimsmarkmið nr.3
Heimsmarkmið nr.4
Smellið á mynd til að lesa um hvern sáttmála

Guiding principles of education policy

Barnasáttmáli nr.2
Barnasáttmáli nr.3
Barnasáttmáli nr.6
Barnasáttmáli nr.12
Heimsmarkmið nr.3
Heimsmarkmið nr.4
Smellið á mynd til að lesa um hvern sáttmála

Creation

We emphasise giving children the opportunity to develop through play, leisure activities and creative school activities. Through entrepreneurship, technology and art, we find new ways in the school and leisure environment and develop them further.
Emphasis
For children to be given the space and time to explore the world creatively, and to have opportunities to develop solution-focused thinking and express themselves in a variety of ways.
To give all children the opportunity to take the initiative in shaping their own learning, for their ideas to be respected and for innovation to be encouraged.
All children are offered access to a wide variety of creative projects throughout their school years, both in compulsory and optional subjects.
For students to receive training in expressing themselves creatively, both orally and in writing.

Diversity

We respect all individuals and ways of life and emphasise that the learning environment should reflect the diversity of human life. A variety of teaching methods support equality, equity, democracy and human rights.
Emphasis
Að ýta undir að þarfir og raddir allra barna fái vægi svo sjónarmið þeirra komi fram í allri starfsemi og efli börnin í aðstæðum sinum.
That projects are being undertaken which aim to meet the needs of particularly vulnerable groups of children, giving them greater visibility and respect.
Teaching methods should be adapted to the diverse needs of children, ensuring that each individual is respected and that everyone's strengths are allowed to flourish.
To enhance multicultural competence and community engagement through education, flexibility, inclusion and access to support for children and families.
To emphasise that all children, regardless of background or circumstances, have the right to respect, equality and opportunities to enjoy their rights.

Well-being

We emphasise a safe learning and play environment, and conditions for activity and work, so that children can gain confidence in their own abilities, grow stronger and build resilience. Early support, prevention and empowerment lay the foundation for the well-being and welfare of all.
Emphasis
The school community works towards inclusion by supporting tolerance, democracy, mutual responsibility, justice and safety, which foster a sense of belonging.
Nurturing the protective factors in the lives of children through proactive prevention in education and practice.
Working towards daily exercise, outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle.
To empower children by providing them with suitable tools that enhance communication skills, strengthen their identity, emotional intelligence and sense of justice.
That targeted efforts are made to create the best possible conditions for children to acquire a good command of the Icelandic language, which is important for their well-being and social interaction.

Cooperation

We build a learning community with the participation of everyone. Collaboration promotes democratic engagement and connections. Interdisciplinary collaboration and teams support development and new approaches.
Emphasis
Working towards a strong partnership between home and school to bring children the greatest success.
To promote teamwork and democratic participation of children in all activities.
That there is active collaboration between school stages so that coherence and cooperation characterise all school activities to enhance the interests of children.
That the entire school community works well together to promote the interests of children.

Foreword

Undirbúningur við mótun menntastefnu Hafnarfjarðar hófst í janúar 2019 með tilnefningu menntaleiðtoga úr hverjum leik- og grunnskóla og stofnun starfshóps sem hafði það hlutverk að skilgreina verkefnið, tímalínu þess, skipulag, bjargir, framkvæmd og uppbyggingu.

Í stýrihópi sátu einn kjörinn fulltrúi frá hverjum flokki í bæjarstjórn, sviðsstjóri mennta- og lýðheilsusviðs, þróunarfulltrúi leikskóla, þróunarfulltrúi grunnskóla og íþrótta- og tómstundafulltrúi. Ráðgert var að hefja vinnu við gerð stefnunnar sjálfrar á árinu 2020 en heimsfaraldur hafði þar mikil áhrif. Aðkallandi verkefni skólanna umbreyttust og starfsumhverfið í heild sinni sem seinkaði vinnu við menntastefnu.

Stefnan var unnin í víðtæku samráði á tímabilinu 2019-2024 með þátttöku starfsfólks, nemenda, foreldra/forsjáraðila og hagsmunahópa. Þátttakendur voru um 700 talsins.

Policy content

It was proposed that the strategy should take into account the projects of the entire education and public health sector in a broad sense and include, for example, prevention and well-being, public health, sport and leisure. The strategy is intended to cover all children and young people with childminders, in nurseries and primary schools, music schools, after-school clubs, leisure centres and youth centres. The policy serves as a guiding framework for decision-making in education and public health in Hafnarfjörður. The target group includes all children and young people in Hafnarfjörður aged 0-18, their parents and guardians, and municipal staff.

The United Nations' Global Goals

The Global Goals are an action plan for humanity, the planet and prosperity. When selecting actions to implement the policy's priorities, the United Nations' Global Goals are taken into account.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

The Global Goals are an action plan for humanity, the planet and prosperity. When selecting actions to implement the policy's priorities, the United Nations' Global Goals are taken into account.

Barnvænt
sveitarfélag

Child-Friendly Local Government is an initiative that supports the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child throughout the local government's administration and activities. The implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the City of Hafnarfjörður involves the municipality's commitment to use the convention as a guiding principle in its work, and for the five core principles to run like a thread through its administration and activities. Child-friendly local authorities promote the active participation of children in matters that concern them, and they consult with children and young people in a targeted manner to improve their services.

Hafnarfjörður's comprehensive strategy for 2035

Heildarstefna Hafnarfjarðar er byggð upp í kringum níu meginmarkmið. Hvert og eitt þeirra á að stuðla að langtímaumbótum, jákvæðum breytingum til þess að framtíðarsýn stefnunnar verði að veruleika. Menntun fyrir alla er eitt markmiðanna, vellíðan íbúa, hreyfing og heilsa og markviss þátttaka dæmi um önnur. Meginmarkmiðin eru tengd heimsmarkmiðum Sameinuðu þjóðanna og Barnasáttmála sem ásamt meginmarkmiðum marka grunn fyrir val á áherslum í sértækum málum til 2-3ja ára í senn. Í stefnunni er meðal annars lögð áhersla á að viðmið Barnasáttmálans séu notuð í þjónustu við börn og ungmenni.
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