School start in Hessen: Parents' phone offers help for the perfect start

School start in Hessen: Parents' phone offers help for the perfect start

With the start of school in 2024/25, the Hessian Ministry of Culture, Education and opportunities will again offer a parent phone to support families with questions about school start. Armin Schwarz, the Minister of Education, emphasizes the importance of this measure: "Especially at the beginning of the school year, questions arise in many families that affect school." The contact persons provided are available to provide competent help in these special matters and to take the uncertainties of the parents.

The parents' phone has proven itself in recent years and has supported numerous parents to school in the transition phase of their children. Especially in the exciting first time, many questions arise, be it to school, school materials or the first school days. The possibility of speaking directly to experts is perceived by many parents as valuable support. Black adds that a contact form is also available to cover further aid requirements.

accessibility and contact information

The employees of the state school offices and the ministry can be reached from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the first two weeks of school until September 6th. This offers parents the opportunity to clarify their concerns in a personal conversation.

The central number of the parents' phone is: 0611 / 368-2368. In addition, parents can directly contact the contacts of the individual state school offices. Here are the specific phone numbers:

• Hochtaunuskreis and Wetteraukreis: Tel. 06101 5191-695
• Darmstadt-Dieburg and city of Darmstadt: Tel. 06151 3682-500
• City of Frankfurt am Main: Tel. 069 38989-128
• district of Bergstrasse and Odenwaldkreis: Tel. 06252 9964-300
• District Offenbach and Stadt Offenbach am Main: Tel. 069 80053-119
• district of Groß-Gerau and Main-Taunus-Kreis: Tel. 06142 5500-403
• Rheingau-Taunus district and state capital Wiesbaden: Tel. 0611 8803-490

The parents' phone is a step to improve the knowledge of the families in relation to the school system and to beat a bridge to the responsible places. This is particularly important because the transition to school is often associated with uncertainties and parents need valuable information and advice.

In the first few weeks after the start of school, it is normal to get questions, be it on topics such as dealing with homework, organizing everyday school life or communication with teachers. Initiatives that parents can help are all the more desirable in this new phase of life.

The information point is not only a simple service, but also a necessary tool for many. The contact with the school offices and the direct exchange with the experts can help to make school start for a positive experience for both children and parents.

The possibility of being able to access specialist knowledge quickly creates security and trust in the education system. It also shows how important it is to actively involve parents in educational issues and to offer them the necessary support. This is particularly crucial at a time, in which education and the beginning of school are more than ever in focus.