All -day care at primary schools: NRW records an increase to 52.7 percent

All -day care at primary schools: NRW records an increase to 52.7 percent

Düsseldorf-In North Rhine-Westphalia, the trend towards all-day care in schools has further strengthened. In the school year 2023/24, more than half of the elementary school students use an offer of the open or bound all -day. According to the State Statistical Office of North Rhine-Westphalia, the proportion is now 52.7 percent, which is a significant increase compared to 38.5 percent in the 2013/14 school year.

In recent years, the school structure in North Rhine-Westphalia has changed a lot. Parents and schools appreciate the advantages of all -day care, which not only offers more time for the care of the children, but also creates additional educational offers and freedom.

distribution of all -day schools in NRW

The differences in the proportion of all -day students in schools are clear in different cities and circles. The high proportion in large cities such as Cologne is particularly striking, where 82.6 percent of elementary school students take part in all day. Leverkusen with 79.6 percent and Oberhausen with 78.9 percent follow closely behind. In contrast, there are regions such as the district of Olpe, where only 31.6 percent of elementary school students are in an all -day school. These discrepancies raise questions about why certain cities can better respond to the needs of families than others.

Total in the current school year 372,930 children attend all -day business at their primary school. An overwhelming part of 369.225 of these pupils takes part in open all -day offers, where participation obliges regular and daily participation. Only 3,705 children are integrated in the bound full day, which means that all students have to participate in the all -day offers.

• Cologne - 82.6 percent
• Leverkusen - 79.6 percent
• Oberhausen - 78.9 percent
• olpe - 31.6 percent
• Borken - 31.7 percent
• Siegen-Wittgenstein-31.9 percent
• Hochsauerlandkreis - 31.9 percent

The State Statistical Office of Germany has also clarified that the figures specified only affect all -day care in primary schools. Other forms of care, such as over afternoon care from eight to one, are not included. These significantly increasing numbers could indicate that there is a need for extended forms of care that need to be expanded.

Another look into the future shows that the all -day promotion law (GAFÖG) will introduce a legal right to all -day care for children of primary school age from 2026. This could lead to a further increase in the share of all -day students, since not only schools, but also hoarding are included in the regulations.

Although the development is positive in many cities, there are still municipalities in which access to all -day offers is limited. These differences show that the integration of all -day offers is not only a question of the school structure, but also the political and financial framework.

look into the future of all -day care

The gradual introduction of the legal claim is expected that it will bring significant advantages to both schools and families. In a world in which the compatibility of family and work is becoming increasingly important, all-day care is valuable support. However, the strategies for their implementation must be carefully planned in order to guarantee a uniform level of support and education throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.

These developments indicate that the educational landscape in North Rhine-Westphalia is going through a change that not only affects the quality of school education, but also support the compatibility of professional and family life for many parents under the grown printing of modern lifestyle concepts.

Current developments in the field of education in North Rhine-Westphalia

Developments in the field of all-day care for elementary school students in North Rhine-Westphalia are in the context of a wider educational reform. The state government has continuously initiated measures to improve the quality and access to educational offers. In particular by the expansion of all -day schools, a flexible and varied learning environment is to be created, which promotes not only the school but also the social development of the children.

A funding program called "No child left behind" was launched to increase equal opportunities and, above all, to support disadvantaged children. This can also be seen in the increasing demand for offers in open full day, which not only include school content, but also creative, sporting and social activities.

The role of all -day training in the social context

All -day care plays a crucial role in the social structure of many families. For working parents in particular, an all -day offer enables better reconciliation of work and family. Studies show that all -day schools not only help to improve children's educational opportunities, but also help develop social skills. Children learn to promote various activities, teamwork and conflict resolution through contact with their peers.

effects of pandemic on school education

The Covid 19 pandemic has also strongly influenced school education in North Rhine-Westphalia. During the Lockdowns, many schools had to switch to long -distance lessons, which made it clear that there are no adequate technical equipment or internet access available in many households. These differences in the digital infrastructure have reinforced educational attendance.

Therefore, even in the area of all -day care, it is increasingly rely on digital learning formats and hybrid teaching models. In view of the challenges of the recent past, schools are now required to adapt to new circumstances to ensure comprehensive education for the pupils.

conclusions and outlook

Overall, the increase in participation in all-day offers in North Rhine-Westphalia shows positive developments in the field of education. However, it remains important to continue to focus on equal opportunities and, in particular, to provide enough support to rural areas. The introduction of the legal entitlement to all -day care from 2026 will play a crucial role in guaranteeing adequate and needs -based care for all children.

The coming years will surely be characterized by further reforms and the evaluation of existing programs to ensure that all children in North Rhine-Westphalia have a fair opportunity for good education. Further information can be found on the homepage of It.nrw