INCREASED PHYSICAL CAPACITIES FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONPILOTING EXPERIENCES

WHAT DO WE WANT? HOW DO WE DO IT?

• MORE CHILDREN CARED FOR

• MORE CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL

• MORE ACCESS FOR MARGINALIZED

• LSGs WHO CAN OFFER MORE ACCESS

• PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES

• MINI VANS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN FROM REMOTE AREAS TO PRESCHOOL

• MOBILE KINDERGARTEN BUS FOR TRAVELLING SCHOOL

Project fundedby the European Union

Republic of SerbiaMINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

Improvement of preschoolEducation in Serbia

More children in preschools

Prefabricated structures for 100 or 150 children

ObjectivesEnable to decrease the number of children on the waiting lists and increase attendance ConstraintsRecruitment additional teachersSalaries vs LSG budgets

DiscussionLand ownership and availabilityConstruction problemsMaintenanceRunning costsCost/childInvestment vs rehabilitationSpace reorganization vs new space

Project fundedby the European Union

Republic of SerbiaMINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

Improvement of preschoolEducation in Serbia

More children in preschools from remote areas

Mini vans of 14 seats for transportation of children

ObjectivesIncreased access for marginalized childrenReach to families and children incapable of traveling to preschools

ConstraintsRecruitment of driversFinancing by LSGsRunning costsLimited increase to attendanceAbove 3 years old only DiscussionPreschools having vehicles can reorganize access to preschool with different approach and specialized programs

Project fundedby the European Union

Republic of SerbiaMINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

Improvement of preschoolEducation in Serbia

MOBILE KINDERGARTEN BUS

Objectives

Bring preschool programs to marginalized children

Diversify offer of preschool services

Constraints

Recruitment of driversFinancing by LSGsRunning costsTraining of teachers

Project fundedby the European Union

Republic of SerbiaMINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

Improvement of preschoolEducation in Serbia

Planning and organization more difficult

Innovative thinking in pedagogy

Above 2 years old

Discussion

INCREASED PHYSICAL CAPACITIES FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

• EQUIPMENT IS NOT ONLY MEANT TO DECREASE LOCAL STRAIN IN ACCESS, but also initiate debates:

• INFRASTRUCTURE, RELATED COSTS TO MAINTAIN QUALITY

• MANAGEMENT ANTICIPATIONS AND MEDIATIONS IN LOCAL POLICY STRATEGIES/BUDGET ALLOCATIONS

Project fundedby the European Union

Republic of SerbiaMINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

Improvement of preschoolEducation in Serbia