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Contents
  1. 1. General provisions
  2. 2. Communication
  3. 3. Resolving conflicts
  4. 4. Requirements for student behaviour
  5. 5. Studies and daily schedule
  6. 6. After-school activities
  7. 7. Rules for using facilities, rooms and equipmentfor activities outside the curriculum
  8. 8. Student ID card
  9. 9. Communication between home and school
  10. 10. Absence from school
  11. 11. Reporting absences
  12. 12. Assessment and reporting of grades
  13. 13. Supporting the student's development
  14. 14. Support and corrective measures and how they are communicated
  15. 15. Preventing and managing situations that threaten emotional and physical safety
  16. 16. Response, reporting and resolution
  17. 17. Storing and returning confiscated items
  18. 18. Rules on surveillance equipment
  19. 19. Organisation of studies and assessment during partial or full distance learning
  20. 20. Final provisions
  21. ANNEXES
  22. Annex 1
  23. Annex 2
  24. Annex 3

Adopted by directive of the head of school

30 March 2021 No. 1-1/9

1. General provisions

These school rules set out the rules and good practices of Loova Tuleviku Kool that everyone connected with the school follows. They are based on the legislation of the Republic of Estonia and the school's statutes, curriculum and development plan.

2. Communication

2.1. General principles of communication at Loova Tuleviku Kool for everyone involved

2.2. The school nurtures an atmosphere of care, love, kindness and honesty.

2.3. No one is subjected to physical or emotional violence.

2.4. People are treated with respect and differences are accepted.

2.5. We express our needs calmly and clearly.

2.6. We fulfil our obligations as agreed.

2.7. When disagreements arise, the parties find a solution that works for everyone at that moment, involving a mediator if needed. If after some time the solution no longer satisfies all parties, the matter is taken up again.

2.8. We understand that everyone makes mistakes.

2.9. I develop my own communication skills and, where I can, help others develop theirs.

2.10. We work together and look for common ground.

3. Resolving conflicts

3.1. A conflict must be resolved at the first opportunity, preferably as soon as it arises. The teacher or class teacher present at the conflict assesses how serious it is and informs the parent if necessary. In resolving the conflict, the adult follows the no-lose method of conflict resolution as follows:

3.1.1. If emotions are running high, the first step is to calm down. A physical conflict must be stopped immediately in the safest possible way.

3.1.2. All parties to the conflict are heard in order to establish the nature of the problem.

3.1.3. The problem is put into words.

3.1.4. A range of possible solutions is generated.

3.1.5. The possible solutions are evaluated.

3.1.6. A solution acceptable to all parties is chosen.

3.1.7. The solution is planned and put into practice.

3.1.8. The solution is evaluated later on.

4. Requirements for student behaviour

4.1. The school building opens Mon–Fri at 9.00 and stays open until the end of the last after-school club (see the school's daily schedule)

4.2. Students learn at school, let others learn and, where they can, help others learn.

4.3. Students cooperate with school staff.

4.4. At least once per school year, the student takes part in a development conversation together with their parent(s), led by the class teacher

4.5. All learning activities are compulsory for the student (everything that takes place during the school day and on field trips, homework and compulsory individual assignments).

4.6. A student may leave in the middle of the school day (including during a field trip) only with the permission of a teacher or the head of school, once the parent has been informed or the parent has given notice of it.

4.7. During lessons, students may not leave through the corridor door of their floor without a teacher's permission.

4.8. Running is not allowed in the school corridors and classrooms.

4.9. School property (including learning materials and equipment) must be kept intact and clean and put back in its place after use. School property may be taken out of the school only with a teacher's permission.

4.10. The use of phones and other electronic devices is prohibited during the school day. The exception is learning tasks for which the teacher gives one-off permission.

4.11. Students may not bring to school any items that disrupt learning or are dangerous or prohibited.

4.12. Indoor shoes with non-marking soles are compulsory inside the school.

4.13. Students tidy their workspace after each activity, lesson and school day.

4.14. Students must follow the school rules that have been introduced to them and the decisions of the head of school and the teachers' council.

4.15. Students leave the school after lessons end, unless they have after-school clubs or previously agreed activities on the school premises.

5. Studies and daily schedule

5.1. The part of the daily schedule that applies to the student, and any changes to it, are communicated to students and parents via the school website.

5.2. There are 5 school holidays in a school year. They coincide with the school holidays set by the Ministry of Education and Research.

5.3. Lessons vary in length during the school day. A lesson lasts no longer than 90 minutes.

5.4. The number and length of lessons and the times of after-school clubs are set in the school's daily schedule and timetable.

6. After-school activities

6.1. The after-school clubs offered by the school are open to all students of the school.

6.2. Club times are listed in the school's daily schedule.

6.3. Parents are informed of a new club at least 2 weeks before it starts.

6.4. Club fees are set by the school's owner.

7. Rules for using facilities, rooms and equipment
for activities outside the curriculum

7.1. Extracurricular activity is any activity organised at the school that is not part of the school curriculum.

7.2. School staff and students may use the school's rooms and equipment for extracurricular activities free of charge outside the daily schedule and club timetable. Anyone wishing to do so lets a member of staff know.

7.3. Requesting the use of rooms and equipment

7.3.1. Rooms and teaching and technical equipment for extracurricular use are booked in the Stuudium calendar by the school's administrative assistant or, in their absence, by their substitute.

7.4. The person using a room or piece of equipment is responsible for it while using it and hands it back in good order afterwards.

7.5. If school property is damaged or lost, the user compensates the damage as agreed with the school or replaces it with a similar item.

8. Student ID card

8.1. Students are entitled to a student ID card

8.2. Students are entitled to use their student ID card to receive discounts.

8.3. A student ID card is valid for one school year.

8.4. Student ID cards are extended/issued at the beginning of the school year.

8.5. A student ID card becomes invalid when the student leaves the school

8.6. An invalid student ID card must be returned to the school.

8.7. If a card is lost, a duplicate is issued free of charge.

8.8. At the beginning of the school year, the student brings a passport-style photo to school for the student ID card. The card is issued within 3 days of receiving the photo.

8.9. Each student ID card has a unique number, and cards are recorded in the register of student ID cards.

9. Communication between home and school

9.1. School and home are partners in supporting children's development. Where needed, the school advises parents on how to support their child's development.

9.2. The school's founding documents are available on the school website and on paper in the head of school's office.

9.3. Staff and parents communicate via Stuudium and, when something is urgent, by phone.

9.4. Parents receive information about their child's studies from Stuudium (late arrivals, absences, grades, feedback, homework, progress of studies, field trips etc.), at parents' meetings and, if needed, at meetings with the class teacher and/or school management.

9.5. Communication takes place in the Stuudium environment.

9.6. Parents are advised to check Stuudium at least once every school day.

9.7. If a parent has questions, their first point of contact is the class teacher, who will refer them on if needed.

9.8. The part of the daily schedule that applies to the student is communicated to parents in Stuudium and to students by the class teachers, and is posted on the wall next to the homeroom door.

9.9. The main learning topics, required learning materials, assessment arrangements and planned events are communicated to students and parents at the beginning of each term or half-year. Field trips are announced at least one week in advance.

10. Absence from school

10.1. Only the following reasons justify absence from school:

10.1.1. the student's illness or receiving healthcare services

10.1.2. important family reasons

10.1.3. weather conditions that make it impossible to come to school

10.1.4. other reasons the School considers valid.

10.2. The parent confirms the reason for the absence via Stuudium no later than 3 days after the student returns to school.

10.3. Exceptional absences (trips, competitions, performances etc.) must be agreed with the class teacher at least 1 week before the absence begins.

10.4. The teacher has the right to refuse permission for an absence if necessary.

10.5. A note from a parent or doctor exempts the student from physical education activities. The student stays in the lesson and follows the teacher's instructions.

10.6. Absence does not exempt the student from completing learning tasks. How the tasks are completed is agreed with the teacher.

11. Reporting absences

11.1. The parent must inform the class teacher of the student's absence and its reasons by phone or via Stuudium no later than on the first day of absence. An absence is considered unexcused if the parent does not give a reason for it in Stuudium within three calendar days of the student returning to school.

11.2. The teacher may cancel the reason given for an absence in Stuudium if there are doubts about its accuracy. In that case the parent has the right to submit a new explanation.

12. Assessment and reporting of grades

12.1. Assessment is in line with the school's goals, values, distinctive character and expected learning outcomes. The school uses formative assessment in an inclusive way.

12.2. The purpose of formative assessment is to support learning. Formative assessment means continuously gathering information about the learning process and comparing it with key goals, so that both the goals and the learning process can be adjusted where needed. Formative assessment is carried out by teachers, by the students themselves, and by teachers and students together with parents.

12.3. The class teacher gives feedback on the student's progress at least once a week, and subject teachers at least once a month, in Stuudium.

12.4. The principles and detailed process of assessing students' knowledge and skills are described in the "Assessment Guidelines", see Annex 4. Class teachers and subject teachers introduce the assessment principles to students at the beginning of each study period.

12.5. Summative assessment takes place in Grade 1 twice a year (in January and June) and from Grade 2 onwards three times a year ( in November, March and June ).

12.6. Students and their parents are informed about learning outcomes and learning skills via Stuudium and through a paper report card.

13. Supporting the student's development

13.1. Students and parents may turn, orally or in writing, to the class teacher, a teacher, the support specialists or the head of school with questions about learning, the curriculum, the organisation of studies, the learning environment and safety, and to the school health worker with health-related questions;

13.2. Students' development is supported on the principle that everyone has the potential to develop in every area, if they wish to and are given the opportunity.

13.3. An individual approach helps every child achieve optimal development.

13.4. Students' interests, abilities and talents are taken into account when choosing topics, learning activities, the organisation of studies and the pace. Each student plans some of their learning goals themselves, together with the teacher and parent.

13.5. The student's development is noticed throughout their studies and documented in development conversations. The first development conversation is held with the teacher, who helps the child identify and put into words their strengths, areas for growth and goals. The second stage takes place together with the parent, where the goals are refined. The detailed procedure is set out in the Procedure for Conducting Development Conversations .

13.6. Development conversations take place at least once a year, more often if needed.

14. Support and corrective measures and how they are communicated

To ensure that the agreed school rules are followed and to support the student's all-round development, the following support and corrective measures may be applied where necessary: Support measures

14.1. feedback and recognition that foster a growth mindset;

14.2. a letter of commendation under the "Conditions and Procedure for Recognising Students". (see Annex 2)

14.3. resolving the conflict or problem using the no-lose method;

14.4. involving support specialists;

14.5. drawing up an individual curriculum with the parent's consent;

14.6. applying support measures with the parent's consent, including learning support, speech therapy and psychological services;

14.7. making a specific agreement with the student to improve their behaviour (with a precise timeframe and consequences); Corrective measures

14.8. an oral reprimand;

14.9. a written reprimand;

14.10. moving the student to another room to work independently under the supervision of a staff member ;

14.11. a written explanation from the student;

14.12. discussing the student's behaviour with the parent at a round-table meeting , with the head of school taking part if needed;

14.13. an obligation to stay at school after lessons with an assigned activity, for up to 1.5 hours on any one school day;

14.14. a directive from the head of school;

14.15. discussing the student's behaviour with school management, with the student present;

14.16. discussing the student's behaviour at the teachers' council;

14.17. a temporary ban on taking part in extracurricular activities at school, such as events and trips;

14.18. a temporary ban on attending lessons, with the obligation to achieve the required learning outcomes by the end of that period. The teachers' council's decision to impose a temporary ban on attending lessons is made in writing.

14.19. referral to the counselling committee;

14.20. contacting the rural municipality or city government of the student's place of residence;

14.21. filing a report with the police in the event of an offence;

14.22. expulsion from the school in accordance with the school's statutes and the "Conditions and Procedure for Admission to and Removal from the School" (Annex 3);

14.23. if urgent intervention is needed, the parent is informed by phone.

14.24. before measures 14.3, 14.4, 14.12, 14.16 and 14.17 are applied, the parent and the student are heard.

14.25. the parent is informed via Stuudium and the student orally; from Grade 5 onwards the student is informed orally and, if needed, via Stuudium.

15. Preventing and managing situations that threaten emotional and physical safety

Prevention

15.1. Members of the school community are responsible for ensuring emotional and physical safety on the school premises and, outside them, during organised outdoor breaks or field trips.

15.2. The door to the school premises is locked to visitors from outside from 9.45. Entry is by door card or key fob. Emergency phone numbers are posted on the door.

15.3. In ensuring safety, including the risk of infection at school, the school follows its "Emergency Response Plan".

15.4. To prevent situations that threaten emotional and physical safety:

15.4.1. Teachers and students have agreed on how to behave safely ;

15.4.2. It is prohibited to possess during school hours – see section 17.3 of these school rules

15.4.3. Filming and photographing without the consent of the persons concerned is prohibited; distributing photographed or filmed material without the consent of the person depicted is punishable under the Penal Code;

15.4.4. It is not advisable to leave money, mobile phones or other valuables unattended at school;

15.4.5. Students must remain on the school grounds for the whole school day. The school is not responsible for a student who leaves the school grounds without permission during the school day.

15.4.6. In the interests of students' emotional and physical safety, the school cooperates with the police by allowing them to carry out activities required by a threatening situation.

15.4.7. Riding bicycles, scooters, skateboards and the like inside the school building is prohibited.

15.4.8. Students may leave their locked bicycle, skis, scooter, sledge etc. in the designated place at their own risk. Scooters, sledges etc. must carry name tags.

15.5. The class teacher or a staff member informs the parent of a dangerous situation at the first opportunity by phone or via Stuudium.

15.6. Dangerous situations are dealt with in accordance with sections 16.1 and 16.2 of the School Rules

16. Response, reporting and resolution

16.1. The school ensures the emotional and physical safety of its staff and students; situations that threaten safety are dealt with in accordance with § 44 of the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act.

16.2. An "Emergency Response Plan" has been drawn up for dealing with emergencies, in accordance with § 45 of the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act

16.3. The head of school is informed of an emergency without delay. A fire is signalled by the fire alarm. Further action follows the "Emergency Response Plan"

16.4. Endangering the emotional or physical safety of students or staff is a breach of the school rules.

16.5. Emotional violence means deliberate and repeated teasing, insulting, mocking, pulling faces, name-calling, threatening, stalking, humiliating, ridiculing, excluding from a group, extortion, ignoring, mimicking, locking someone in a room, taking or hiding someone's belongings, etc.

16.6. Physical violence means deliberate hitting, pushing, pinching, poking, yanking, holding someone against their will, blocking someone's way, etc.

16.7. A student who notices emotional or physical violence turns to a nearby adult, who gives first aid and contacts the class teacher, the health worker or the head of school (or their deputy) to resolve the incident. If necessary, the head of school involves people from outside the school (medical help, a social worker, a child protection specialist, the police etc.).

16.8. A person who discovers a breach of the school rules informs the head of school (or their deputy), who:

16.8.1. takes an oral or written statement from the persons involved in the incident and from witnesses. The record of an oral statement or the written statement states the date of the statement and of the incident, the details of the person giving the statement and of the witnesses, and describes what happened;

16.8.2. attaches to the record or statement any documents proving the circumstances of the incident and, if necessary, physical evidence;

16.8.3. informs the student's parent that an oral or written statement has been taken from the student and gives the parent the opportunity to see the statement and the documents drawn up on the established circumstances of the incident.

16.8.4. forwards the documents and data requested on the basis of an official inquiry, in compliance with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act;

16.9. The support and corrective measures described in these rules are applied to a student who has breached the school rules. In the event of repeated breaches of the school rules within one half-year, the school has the right to terminate the contract with the student's parents and remove the student from the school roll ("Conditions and Procedure for Admission to and Removal from the School" . see Annex 3).

16.10. The school informs the police without delay of any suspected weapon, explosive or substance used to cause narcotic intoxication.

16.11. If the school premises or furnishings are damaged, the parent compensates the damage or replaces the item with an equivalent one.

17. Storing and returning confiscated items

17.1. A member of staff (the head of school or a teacher) has the right to confiscate items that disrupt learning or are dangerous and to store them in the head of school's office. Staff are aware of the risks that may come with applying these measures, of their legal basis and of the conditions for applying them.

17.2. An item that disrupts learning is any item, including a toy weapon, that prevents the student or their classmates from concentrating on learning or from doing the activities planned for breaks. Whether an item is dangerous is decided by the teacher or the head of school.

17.3. The following items and substances are prohibited for students at school:

17.3.1. a weapon within the meaning of the Weapons Act;

17.3.2. an explosive, pyrotechnic substance or pyrotechnic article within the meaning of the Explosives Act;

17.3.3. a substance used to cause poisoning or intoxication;

17.3.4. a substance prohibited by law for a person of the student's age;

17.3.5. any other item or substance, including an imitation weapon, bladed weapon, knuckle-dusters or chains, used to endanger the life or health of the student or another person or to damage someone else's property.

17.4. The school documents the confiscation of an item from a student, the reason for it and the return of the item to the student. A record of the confiscation is drawn up without delay, see Annex 1.

17.5. A non-dangerous item can be collected by the student from the head of school's office after lessons;

17.6. Dangerous items are returned only to a parent, who must come to the school to collect them. The parent is contacted by phone.

17.7. If prohibited items are suspected and need to be confiscated, the police are called and the item is handed over to them.

18. Rules on surveillance equipment

18.1. There is no surveillance equipment in the premises belonging to the school.

18.2. In the common areas (the stairwells of the 1st and 2nd floors) and in front of the school there are Tallinn City Government cameras, which are monitored and managed by the chief housing specialist of the Põhja-Tallinn District Government in accordance with §11 and §12 of the Security Act and the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Act.

18.3. The school's class teachers, the head of school and the police have the right to view security camera recordings together with a representative of the building manager.

19. Organisation of studies and assessment during partial or full distance learning

19. Distance learning or partial distance learning is treated as e-learning, and its content and format are set out in the curriculum of Loova Tuleviku Kool.

19.1 In partial distance learning, distance lessons are taught by teachers through an online environment for individual classes or school stages. In full distance learning, all classes study remotely and students are guided through an online environment.

19.2 During distance learning, studies follow a timetable drawn up for that purpose. The timetable is sent to students and teachers via Stuudium and the school website.

19.3 The school gathers information on how ready families are for distance learning. The school and families stay in dialogue throughout distance learning.

19.4 To take part in distance learning, a student needs a desktop or laptop computer or a tablet, an internet connection, and a working camera and microphone.

19.5 During distance learning, the school uses the following learning environments: Stuudium, Google Classroom,Opiq.

19.6 The subject teacher chooses the tools, methods and communication channel for teaching. The recommended channel for online lessons is Google Classroom/MEET

19.7 So that students can plan their time, all distance learning tasks and instructions for lessons are posted in Stuudium as lesson work by 17.30 the day before at the latest, except on Mondays, when tasks are posted by 9.30 at the latest

19.8 Online lessons make up at least 50% of each subject. An online lesson is marked in the lesson topic in Stuudium. The subject teacher announces an online lesson by 17.30 the day before at the latest. The length of an online lesson is generally decided by the teacher; after it, the teacher remains available to students.

19.9 Online lessons may not be recorded and recordings may not be shared without the consent of all parties.

19.10 At the end of an online lesson, the teacher may set homework to consolidate learning. If the teacher has set independent work for a timetabled lesson, no homework is set in addition to it.

19.11 The deadline for submitting daily or weekly tasks is the date set in Stuudium, by 23.59 at the latest, unless the teacher is giving a live online lesson and asks for the work to be submitted at the end of that lesson.

19.12 If a task requires students to film themselves, the teacher must also offer an alternative. The teacher does not share the recordings received with others and deletes them immediately after assessment. If the teacher wishes to show submitted work in a lesson for learning purposes, they ask for permission in advance.

19.13 The teacher may ask students to film/photograph a learning task, provided they are sure it is within the students' abilities.

19.14 Absence from distance learning

19.14.1 Absences from pre-arranged timetabled online lessons are recorded in the usual way.

19.14.2 If a student is ill and cannot do their tasks independently at home, the parent informs the class teacher no later than the morning of the same school day.

19.14.3 If a student is not taking part in distance learning, the class teacher or school management contacts the parent where necessary, the reasons are established, and studies are planned in a form that suits the child.

19.15 Support from the school during partial or full distance learning

19.15.1 Support specialists (social pedagogue and psychologist, special education teacher and speech therapist) advise students, parents and teachers in person, by email, by phone or, if needed and agreed, online, coordinated by the SEN coordinator.

19.15.2 Students can receive subject consultations if needed. Where possible, consultations may be held both in person at school and online.

19.15.3 If a child does not have digital devices, the parent can borrow them from the school.

19.16 If the e-learning format does not suit a child, the school will find a way to provide in-person guidance. The parent submits a request to the head of school, and a suitable work plan is then agreed for the student.

19.17 As a rule, the school does not provide meals during distance learning.

19.18 Assessment follows the school's assessment guidelines. Learning tasks not submitted by the deadline and unsatisfactorily completed tasks must be made up within 10 working days of the note in Stuudium, unless otherwise agreed with the subject teacher. After 10 days, the subject teacher has the right to call a round-table meeting with the parent and student to find a joint solution to the problems that have arisen.

19.19 Agreements for students taking part in online lessons

19.19.1 students take part in lessons under their own name

19.19.2 students keep both their camera and microphone on during online lessons.

19.19.3 students may not share links to online lessons. If needed, this may be done by the teacher who created the link.

19.19.4 outsiders may not take part in online lessons.

19.19.5 the best way to take part in an online lesson is on a computer.

20. Final provisions

19.1. The school rules are discussed and commented on by the school's teachers' council and student council.

19.2. The school rules are submitted to the school board for its opinion and are adopted by the head of school.

19.3. The school rules are introduced to students in the first class-teacher lesson after they are approved.

19.4. Amendments to the school rules are generally made just before the start of the school year or in connection with changes in legislation or in the statutes.

ANNEXES

Annex 1

Record: Confiscation of a prohibited item or substance from a student at school (time and place)
(first name and surname of the person drawing up the record)

Student's name

List of confiscated items and substances

Note on the inspection of the student's belongings, e.g. school bag etc.

Was the student told why the inspection was being carried out?

The student was invited to allow a voluntary inspection

Why was the item/substance taken from the student?

Background information if needed

Signature of the inspector

Student's signature or a note that the student refused to sign

Annex 2

Approved by the teachers' council No. 28.11.17

Conditions and procedure for recognising students

  1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. The aim of recognition is to motivate and encourage students to develop themselves systematically and to improve the effectiveness of teaching and upbringing.

1.2. Students may recognise one another based on criteria they have agreed among themselves.

1.3. Recognition with a letter of thanks is proposed by a teacher and decided by the head of school.

  1. STUDENTS OF LOOVA TULEVIKU KOOL ARE RECOGNISED

2.1. for excellent, very good and good results in their studies and for achieving excellent learning skills;

2.2. for successful performance in student competitions;

2.4. for an outstanding good deed;

2.5. for an outstanding initiative and carrying it through;

2.6. for outstanding support of a classmate.

  1. WAYS OF RECOGNISING STUDENTS

3.1. oral praise;

3.2. written praise in the student diary and/or Stuudium;

3.3. a school letter of thanks, diploma or letter of commendation.

RECOGNITION PROCEDURE

4.1. Recognition based on learning results

4.1.1. A letter of commendation "For excellent studies" is awarded to a student by decision of the teachers' council at the end of the study period if their feedback on learning and conduct describes excellent performance.

4.1.2. A letter of commendation "For very good results in a single subject" may be awarded to students of any grade on the proposal of the subject teacher.

4.2. Successful performance in student competitions is recognised with a letter of thanks or a diploma (sports competitions).

4.3. An outstanding good deed, initiative or support of a classmate is rewarded with praise in Stuudium or a letter of thanks.

Annex 3

Conditions and procedure for admission to and removal from the school

Approved by decision of the school's owner on 27.09.19

1. Admission requirements

1.1 The school admits children who are ready for school and able to study and communicate cooperatively in a medium-sized group. A child's school readiness is described in the school readiness card. If there is no such card, school readiness is assessed during the admission activities. Support specialists are involved where necessary.

1.2 On admission, we look for a general match between the values of the school and the family.

1.3 Priority is given to siblings of children already attending Loova Tuleviku Kool, children of school staff, and children of alumni and major supporters.

1.4 A student is admitted and their place confirmed once the study contract has been signed and the tuition fee prepayment has been paid.

2. Admission procedure

2.1. A family can express interest in a place at any time by registering on the school website. Those who register on the website are the first to receive information about open days, preschool, after-school education and the start of admissions.

2.2. Admissions to Grade 1 run from 15 December to 15 February.

2.3. If the number of applications exceeds the number of places, places are allocated by lottery. The lottery is organised by the head of school and observed by a representative of the school's owner, who ensures it is lawful.

2.4. The admission process includes a conversation with the family and a meeting between a teacher and the child. Various methods are used at the meeting with the child, e.g. clay modelling, to understand the child's school readiness.

2.5. After the conversation, the head of school decides on the child's admission to the school. Additional information or documents may be requested if needed.

2.6. If, after the conversation, it turns out that for some reason Loova Tuleviku Kool is not the best educational partner for the family, a new candidate is drawn from among those not selected.

2.7. If the Grade 1 class(es) have not been filled by the end of admissions or after the rounds of conversations, an additional admission round is announced, which lasts until the class(es) are full.

2.8. Applications in the additional round are processed and students admitted in the order the applications are received.

2.9. Admissions to other grades are not announced. At the end of the school year, if places are available, new students are admitted in the order in which they completed the conversation.

2.10. After the head of school's decision, a study contract and a cooperation agreement are concluded with the family and the documents are accepted (see sections 3 or 4).

2.11. Once the tuition fee prepayment has been paid, the child is entered on the school roll.

2.12. For admission to Grade 1, the parent submits 2.12.1.The application form. It can be filled in at: https://tulevikukool.edu.ee/ankeet/

2.12.2. a copy of the child's identity document

2.12.3. the school readiness card

2.12.4. an extract from the child's health record, if available

2.12.5. assessments, reports or recommendations from Rajaleidja or other specialists, if any.

2.13. For admission to Grades 1–7, the parent submits

2.13.1. the application form. It can be filled in at: https://tulevikukool.edu.ee/ankeet/

2.13.2. an extract from the student record of the previous school;

2.13.3. an officially certified extract from the student's health record, if available;

2.13.4. a copy of the child's identity document;

2.13.5. for students with special needs or who received support services at school (speech therapist, special education teacher, social pedagogue, psychologist), the individual development or monitoring card from the school (it may have a different name in different schools). If the school has not opened one, a report from the specialists who worked with the child at school and from the class teacher. If there are assessments, reports or recommendations from Rajaleidja or other specialists, please submit those as well.

2.13.6. for a student arriving from abroad, the grade is determined by the school's teachers' council

3. Removal of a student from the school

3.1. If a student plans to change schools, the parent informs the head of school in writing. On receiving the parent's request, the school removes the child from the school roll.

3.2. The school's owner has the right to terminate the contract with the student's guardians for good reason, giving 1 month's notice. Good reasons are:

3.2.1. repeated breaches of the school rules of Loova Tuleviku Kool by the student within one half-year;

3.2.2. damage to the school's reputation by the parent;

3.2.3. a delay of more than one month in paying the tuition fee after the invoice has been issued.

3.3. In the case of repeated breaches of the school rules, a reasoned proposal to terminate the contract is made to the school's owner by the head of school after the matter has been discussed at the teachers' council.

3.4. In the case of damage to the school's reputation, the proposal to terminate the contract is made to the school's owner by the board after discussion at a meeting of the school board.

3.5. After the contract has been terminated for good reason, the student is removed from the school roll.

4. Procedure for removing a student from the school roll and completing school

4.1. The head of school removes a student from the school roll by directive on the grounds set out in the "Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act".

4.2. When a student is removed from the school roll on completing school, the school issues the student with a report card, an extract from the student record and the health record.

4.3. When a student is removed from the school roll, they must return their student ID card, textbooks and books borrowed from the school library, and settle any other debts to the school.

4.4. School is considered completed once the student has completed the full curriculum of Loovalt tulevikku kool, and the student is issued a report card.

5. Final provisions

5.1. The procedure is established, amended and repealed by the school's owner.

5.2. Before being established, the procedure and any amendments to it are submitted to the School board for its opinion.

5.3. The parts of the procedure concerning the assessment of knowledge and skills and the admission requirements may be amended before the activities related to admission to Grade 1, i.e. before 15 December.