Student support

According to Finnish school law, all students have the right to adequate support for learning and growth. This support is guaranteed through the combination of student welfare services, interpreting and assistant services, as well as well as pedagogical support for groups and individuals. Cooperation between home and school is essential to the growth and learning of every student.

Pedagogical support and special needs education

There are various forms of support available at FISTA to support the students' learning. The support is based on a two-tier model: group support and individual support. 

Students who need individual support with their learning have an individualised educational plan. 

Part-time special needs education provides support for students who have learning difficulties in one or several areas or subjects. Based on their individual needs and teacher observations, the students can get additional learning support with reading and writing, mathematics, or other special education needs. Part-time special education is given in one of three ways: two teachers in one class, small-group instruction, or individual lessons.

Read more on the City of Tampere website: Support for learning

Student welfare services

Student welfare services provide care and support during the school day and in the everyday routines of the school. It means support for both the school community as well as individual students. Despite their name, the student welfare services provide support for the entire school community including the students, their families, and staff. Guardians are always included in the process. The student welfare services consist of school health services, school social worker, and the school psychologist.

Read more on the City of Tampere website: Student welfare

School psychologists

School psychologist services are organized by the Pirkanmaa Wellbeing Services County (Pirkanmaan hyvinvointialue Pirha). You can read more on the Pirha website: 
Services for children, young people and families

FISTA school psychologists are Laura Oksanen and Salla Kaivola. You can also contact both via Wilma.

School psychologist, grades 3-9
Laura Oksanen
Phone 050 307 8348
Email [email protected] 

School psychologist, grades 0-2
Salla Kaivola
Phone 041 730 6129
Email [email protected] 

School social workers

School social work services are organized by the Pirkanmaa Wellbeing Services County (Pirkanmaan hyvinvointialue Pirha). You can read more on the Pirha website: 
Services for children, young people and families

The FISTA school social workers are Simo Kaapu and Kirsi Vanhanen. You can also contact them via Wilma. Email addresses [email protected] 

School social worker, grades 0-7
Simo Kaapu
Phone 040 187 7571 

School social worker, grades 8-9
Kirsi Vanhanen
Phone 040 801 6814

School nurses

School healthcare services are organized by the Pirkanmaa Wellbeing Services County (Pirkanmaan hyvinvointialue Pirha). You can read more on the Pirha website: 
Services for children, young people and families

The FISTA school nurses are Lila Oja (grades 6-9) and Jenna Paananen (grades 1-5). You can also contact them using Wilma.

School nurse, grades 6-9
Lila Oja
Phone 040 806 3177

School nurse, grades 1-5
Jenna Paananen
Phone 040 665 6019

School coaches

The school coach supports students from grades 6 to 9 with possible daily struggles, for example finding new friends, studying and daily routines, or starting a new hobby. The school coach strengthens student participation at school and takes part in building the school community. You can also contact the school coaches via Wilma or on social media.