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Politics & Administration

School

Think together - Act together - We make good schools

The schools division of the city of Wolfsburg actively shapes the "location advantage of education". Over 330 dedicated employees - including administrative staff, school secretaries, janitors and educational and socio-educational specialists - work together to sustainably develop the educational landscape in Wolfsburg.

Our work is carried out in close cooperation with school principals, teachers, parents, the state education authority, the Ministry of Education and a large number of other partners, including the adult education center, music school, city library, youth welfare organizations and independent education providers.

We are guided by an expanded understanding of the school authority, which sees the city of Wolfsburg not only as an administrator, but also as an active partner in school and quality development. Together, we are shaping a modern and future-oriented educational environment in the Wolfsburg educational landscape.

Our tasks include:

  • Control, school development and quality

    The core topics of the department are the structural and qualitative management and development of the city's school landscape. Among other things, we prepare school forecasts, conduct interviews and surveys, take part in building participation processes and support the legal implementation of measures. This concerns all primary and secondary schools, vocational schools and the Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences.

  • Youth welfare in schools

    Youth welfare at school supports children and young people with problems in their school, family and circle of friends.

  • Construction, modernization and facility management

    • Coordination of new construction, modernization and refurbishment measures at Wolfsburg's schools and daycare centers
    • Performing tasks related to the operation of schools and daycare centers as well as maintenance and further development of the school infrastructure
    • Planning and implementing the furnishing and equipping of schools and daycare centers

  • School meals, transportation and other student-related services.

    School and pupil-related services include the school secretariats, school transport on public and private transport and school catering as part of the municipal school catering concept. We oversee the registration process for first and fifth grade and punish violations of compulsory school attendance. The school counseling service informs families about Wolfsburg's school landscape and provides support in finding a school place.

  • IT in schools

    Our mission is to provide Wolfsburg students with a curriculum-compliant general education using digital media. This requires solid organizational and technologically supported structures that also take into account the acquisition, maintenance, and support of technical equipment and infrastructure, as well as the advanced training of school administrators and teachers.

  • Get to know occupational fields in the social sector

    As part of the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ), the city of Wolfsburg offers young people who have completed their twelve years of compulsory schooling and are no older than 27 the opportunity to gain professional orientation and become acquainted with occupational fields in the social sector.

    The FSJ usually lasts 12 months and begins on September 1st of each year.

    The FSJ is carried out as a full-time, predominantly practical activity in the workplaces of the school division (see overview of workplaces). The practical work is accompanied by guidance from specialists and participation in seminars.

    During the FSJ, volunteers receive a monthly allowance and non-contributory insurance for statutory health, pension, accident, unemployment and long-term care insurance. During the FSJ, volunteers are also entitled to child benefit payments in accordance with the Federal Child Benefit Act.
    Since 01.06.2008, the legal basis for the FSJ has been the Act on the Promotion of Youth Volunteer Services (JFDG).

    The FSJ is funded by the Federal Office for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ).

Goal of the School Division:

  • Creating an educational environment that respects and promotes the individual needs and interests of all children and young people.
  • Designing schools from the children's perspective - independent of institutional constraints.
  • Strengthening children's participation in decision-making processes and shaping their learning environment.
  • Building and maintaining a trusting educational partnership between school and parents.
  • Consistently aligning all actions with the well-being and interests of the children.
  • Supporting every child in developing their full potential and becoming a self-confident, empathetic and competent member of society.

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