Who are we?
The ombudsmen are independent from the local and regional school authorities. We are here to help children and youth when having a problem in kindergarten or in school. In addition, we give lectures, hold training courses to help the schools and students to prevent bullying and know their basic rights in accordance with the Norwegian Educational Act. We are all bound by the regulations of confidentiality.
Read more about how we can help you, and how to get in contact with your regional ombudsman.
Kindergarten
The Anti-bullying ombudsmen give advice to parents and kindergartens to help protect the child´s right to safe environment free from exclusion and bullying.
Rules and regulations:
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Kindergarten Act and Framework Plan for Kindergartens – content and tasks.
They shall contribute to the children’s well-being, happiness, attainment and feeling of self-worth, and they shall combat harassment and bullying. If a child experiences harassment or bullying, the kindergarten must deal with, stop and follow up on it. (Excerpt from the Framework plan)
Primary and lower secondary school
The Anti-bullying ombudsmen give advice to children, youth, parents and school to help protect the pupils right to a safe environment free from exclusion and bullying.
Rules and regulations:
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Norwegian Education Act (chapter 9A).
All pupils are entitled to a good physical and psychosocial environment conducive to health, well-being and learning. When a pupil says that the psychosocial school environment is not good, the school must to the extent suitable measures are available, make sure the pupil has a good psychosocial school environment. (Excerpt from the Education Act)
Upper Secondary School and Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The Secondary education ombudsmen are working to protect your rights as a pupil or apprentice. We give advice to pupils and parents regarding the rights and obligations you have in accordance with the Education Act and other rules and regulations. In addition, we all work for your right to a safe environment free from exclusion and bullying in school or when in VET.
Rules and regulations:
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), The Norwegian Education Act (chapters regulating Upper Secondary Education and VET, chapter 9A)
The school must have zero tolerance for violations such as bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment. The school must work continuously and systematically to promote the pupils' health, environment and safety, so that the requirements in and pursuant to this chapter are being met. (Excerpt from the Education Act)