Development of pupil and student welfare

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Education should, through constant supervision and guidance, ensure that social welfare workers and health-care authorities as well as the authorities in charge of organising education constantly develop pupil and student welfare. The resources allocated for pupil and student welfare work should be in accordance with official recommendations. The work should be systematic, and an effort should be made to identify pupils’ and students’ problems as early as possible. The authorities should also ensure that the necessary support measures are always carried out. If necessary, legislative or any other action should be taken as needed.