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iWhat Is the ESIF Support for Kindergarten Children's Schooling?

Angelika Švecová, František Križan

In: Geografické informácie (Geographical Information), Ročník (Volume) 27, Číslo (Issue) 2, 2023, p. 75-90, ISSN 1337-9453

DOI: 10.17846/GI.2023.27.2.75-90

Abstract

The paper evaluates the use of European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) to support the enrolment of children in kindergartens in Slovakia. In the context of scientific studies and policy initiatives, the importance of pre-primary education for the development of children and society is highlighted. We analyse children's participation in pre-primary education, with an emphasis on regional and social disparities, in the context of data on the allocation of ESIF funding in the 2007 – 2013, 2014 – 2020 and 2021 – 2027 programming periods, with a specific focus on project implementation and impacts. The results show various levels of efficiency and distribution of funding in efforts to improve access to and quality of pre-primary education, with a particular focus on disadvantaged Roma communities. Emphasis is placed on building the capacity of kindergartens, modernisation of infrastructure and inclusive education. Given the relevance of the 2021 – 2027 programming period, the paper also addresses plans for further improving access to pre-primary education in the future.

Keywords: pre-primary education, kindergartens, ESIF funds, disadvantaged environment, inclusive education

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