vaativuusryhmä
A vaativuusryhmä, or "demand group" in English, is a classification system used in Finland to categorize the level of support and special education services a child or student requires. This system is primarily applied within the early childhood education and care sector and the comprehensive school system. The purpose of vaativuusryhmä is to ensure that children and students receive appropriate and individualized educational and care provisions tailored to their specific needs, which can range from mild learning difficulties to severe disabilities.
There are typically several levels within the vaativuusryhmä system, each corresponding to a different intensity of
The assessment for determining a child's vaativuusryhmä is usually conducted by educational authorities or professionals in