Primary Schooling in the Czech Republic and Children from Socially Disadvantaged Backgrounds

Abstract

This paper deals with the issue of preparatory classes implemented in primary schools for children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. It analyzes the issues of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, it describes the survey - diagnosing the level of cognitive-perceptual features that are important for practicing reading and writing, and it also checks (after six months of attendance in a preparatory class) the efficiency level of individual care. It informs on legislation and the European Social Fund (ESF) project “Together we can”, which took place in the Czech Republic between 2009 and 2012, whose main aim was to increase the school success of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and allow them education in mainstream education.