Primary school
It is the responsibility of the local authority to provide support and education to children with special educational needs at primary school.
Normally parents can contact the educational-psychological advisory service (PPR) in the local municipality to organise special education assistance; however, this may be done by a teacher or a health visitor if deemed necessary. The child undergoes an educational-psychological assessment, and a proposal is made by the PPR concerning the type of support required. In some cases, the PPR also issues a written report on the child's educational needs.
There is close coordination between PPRs and schools, as the PPR provides special educational resources to the mainstream education system; for example, technical aids and teaching materials.
In the majority of cases, children are integrated into mainstream schools; however, if a child has significant special learning needs that cannot be catered for in a mainstream school, they may attend a school more appropriate to their needs.