skolverksamheten

Skolverksamheten refers to the daily operations and organizational work carried out by educational institutions within Sweden’s education system. It encompasses planning, governance, teaching and learning activities, assessment, and student welfare, as well as the management of resources, facilities and safety. The term is used to describe how a school translates national education policy into practical work at the local level.

Organizationally, skolverksamheten is shaped by the school’s leadership, often a principal or headteacher, supported by a school management team and, depending on the form of ownership, a school board or owner. In Sweden, most compulsory and upper secondary schools are funded and regulated by local authorities, while independent (friskolor) schools are funded through the same public purse but operate under private ownership. Schools implement curricula and guidelines provided by Skolverket, the National Agency for Education, and must adapt them to local conditions and student needs.

Teaching and learning are central components, including classroom instruction, inclusive education, use of digital tools, and differentiation to support diverse learners. Assessment and progression follow national frameworks, with additional local practices for guidance and counseling, special education needs, and support services. Skolverksamheten also covers safety, well-being, and safeguarding, as well as the administration of facilities, staffing, budgeting, and other operational tasks.

Quality assurance and accountability are driven by internal school evaluations and external oversight, including inspections and national statistics. The aim of skolverksamheten is to provide equitable, high-quality education across generations and settings, within the legal and policy framework of Swedish education.