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School duty of care in Dutch appropriate education
Under appropriate education, schools have a duty of care to work toward a suitable education place for pupils who need extra assistance.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Country-specific guidance
Do not assume an EHCP, US IEP or another country's process applies here. Use the local education framework and current official guidance.
Suitable place
Official guidance describes possible placement at the registered school, another mainstream school or a special-education setting, depending on need.
Evidence
Keep the school application, support information, reports and written explanations of what the school can or cannot provide.
Next questions
Ask who is coordinating the search for a suitable place, which regional partnership is involved and what timescale or review point applies.