Frequently asked questions
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Are you already open? The hiring procedure suggests it is.
We are not open yet. The acceptance procedure is still based on issuing an intention.
The coaches and children are eager to get started. As soon as municipal approval regarding spatial planning has been obtained, we will officially open our first location.
What do you offer at Wise?
- English as the main language.
- Environmentally oriented learning. We put the child first and learn how we relate to the environment.
- A wide range of activities in areas such as art, culture, meditation, nature, music, drama, dance, sports, yoga and technology
- ( Optional ) workshops for children and parents.
- A rich learning environment, both indoors and outdoors. Many go out ( outdoor activities ).
- Creating, planting, maintaining and caring for a vegetable garden.
- Contact with and care of animals.
- Cooking and baking.
- Life lessons ( challenge + incentive for development ).
- Tracking the child's development without tests and homework.
- To goal ( and ) work together with the child: it learns to work independently, take responsibility and conduct research.
- Working from your own learning question.
- Cooperative learning during joint themes.
- We maintain a portfolio in which the child's development is monitored.
- Determining a learning and development process together with the child.
- A quiet room, connecting space and soothing music.
What are the main differences with regular education?
- Develop at your own level and according to your own interest.
- No keys and homework.
- All ages mixed up.
- Small groups: one coach on 10/12 children.
- In addition to the cognitive, a lot of time is left for other activities.
- Lots of extracurricular learning and cohesion ( the world as a classroom ).
- The emphasis on nature, connecting, self-development and self-reliance.
- Healthy living and eating.
- Parental involvement.
For which children is Heel-Wijs?
Is your child an adventurer, child prodigy, stubborn, curious, creative, thinker and / or doer? Does your child want to go into nature, have to go less, experience freedom, discover for himself, learn with head, heart and hands and all that in his or her rhythm?
Then Wise may be something for your child.
For which parents is Wise?
- For parents who have complete confidence in their children and in their own unique rhythm.
- For parents who want to bear joint responsibility ( also in the costs ).
- For parents who are completely open to a completely different view of education.
For which children is Wise not a suitable learning environment?
- When 1-on-1 attention or support is needed.
- When the parents do not fully support the Wise vision and working method.
- If personal problems lead to insecurity.
How are the children's development followed?
Each child has a personal portfolio with goals, work and self-reflection, discussed with coach to monitor growth and development.
Is it also possible to have small children run two days a week?
By law, every child must attend school at least 15 hours a week.
What does a day look like at Wise?
Walk-in between 08:00 and 09:00, free play outside.
At 9am we start together with body awareness, through movement therapy, breathing exercises or yoga, and open the day as a community.
After this “opening” the children go their own way, working on personal goals and projects, individually, collaboratively or with coaching.
Rest moment with vegetables, fruit, tea or water and music or a story. Then play outside.
Children are encouraged to indicate what they want to learn, with activities that fit the Wijs theme.
From researching the size of the sun to coming up with a dance choreography, every day offers new possibilities.
Joint lunch at the table between 12:00 and 13:00
A changing group of children prepare lunch together with the cook, for which they collect ingredients from the vegetable garden and local organic groceries.
After an hour of mindful eating, the children tidy up, clean and wash the dishes as a team.
Afternoon program:
Working on the inner world from peace and quiet. Children complete this according to their own needs and insights.
This includes silent reading, yoga, meditation, puzzling, drawing, painting, sand table or box, clay, taking care of animals, working in the vegetable garden.
The children work independently, where age and ability are also taken into account.
Day closing with a certain joint ritual, and the after-school care activities start.
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Every day you can choose from 2 changing BSO workshops, such as: music lessons, dance lessons, martial arts, vegetable gardening, etc.
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Are you funded by the government?
No, we are not funded by the government.
What does the hiring policy look like?
1: Statement of Intent: The parents sign this statement.
2: First introductory meeting: This conversation is held with both parents/guardians and the entire hiring board of Heel-Wijs. Here, the vision of Heel-Wijs is shared with the parents and questions can be asked. The child himself is not yet present for this conversation.
3: Wise workshop for the parents: This is a workshop where parents are, as it were, “deschooled” from regular education and current society's view of education. Here parents are taught to look at education differently if they are not already doing so. But this workshop ensures that all eyes are pointed in the same direction. Several parents will participate in this.
4: Introduction period with Wise: Now that steps 1, 2 and 3 have been completed and have been approved by both sides, the child will have the opportunity to become acquainted with Heel-Wijs. This is an indefinite period for the child to get a taste of the new education. There will also be a day for parents to watch from the sidelines to see exactly what happens on a day of Heel-Wijs.
5: Hiring interview Heel-Wijs: As soon as all previous steps have been completed positively, by the parents, the child and the Heel-Wijs team, the hiring interview will take place. Everyone will be present at this meeting, both the child and the parents and the Heel-Wijs hiring board. Everything is carefully reviewed here so that everything is clear to all parties. N.a.v. During this conversation, the first image of the child will be recorded in our tracking system.
Where will Wise settle?
We are currently working on various locations in different municipalities. It depends on which municipality gives the first approval in terms of spatial planning, where we will realize our first location.
What are the costs?
We are currently working on various locations in different municipalities. It depends on which municipality gives the first approval in terms of spatial planning, where we will realize our first location.
You can apply for childcare allowance to cover the costs of after-school care (if you are eligible).
How can I contribute?
We are very happy with all the help! You can contribute in different ways. You can support us with a gift or investment. You can help us become visible on social media by following us. When the school is running, parents are more involved than in a regular school.
Does my child fall under compulsory education law when he or she is registered with Wise?
Good that you don't do 'backpacks. How do you guarantee the best development of the children?
By 'not backpacking' we mean that we do not want to label the child. We assume that every child develops in his or her own way and at his or her pace.
By ‘ not doing backpacks ’ we mean that we do not want to label the child. We assume that every child develops in his or her way. We think from and work on development in breadth and focus on developing confidence. We work on both head ( knowledge ), heart ( from internal motivation and what the child likes to do ) and hands ( are physically busy ). Then a child automatically becomes the best version of himself. Nobody can give guarantees, but love, support and trust!
Are children with Down syndrome also welcome?
Every child is different. Similarly, a child with Down syndrome. These children are sometimes also in a regular primary school. His are also welcome at Wise.
Looking at the child itself is part of the hiring policy. We always talk to the parents in advance. We discuss whether the child needs individual guidance, whether we can provide that guidance and whether specialization is needed. On that basis, we make a decision together with the parents.
