Youth work in schools

All lower secondary schools in Hämeenlinna have a youth worker who supports the well-being, participation and interaction of pupils by being present in their daily lives and participating in the activities of the school community.

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The youth worker is a of the part of daily school life of the lower secondary scool. The youth worker collaborates with pupils and staff and participates in the development of the school community. The focus of the work is on preventative activities.

The objective is to strengthen open interaction between young people, increase participation and provide positive experiences during school days. The operations support the success of individual young people as well as the well-being of the entire school community.

In lower secondary schools, the youth worker implements the Steps programme and participates in the organisation of V-day events, among other duties. The operations are systematic and respond to the current needs of the school and the young people.