Allocation of funds in preschools and recreational activities
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
In reviewing the funding model for the operation of preschools, after-school programs, and youth centers, the advantages and disadvantages of changing funding for special education and support in their operations will be evaluated.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
Status report on July 1, 2025
Status report as of year-end 2024: The preschool model Snorri has been approved. Development of a recreational model has just begun.
Status report as of end of June 2025: This initiative was part of the broader measures in the Education Policy from 2022-2024. New initiatives will launch in July 2025 based on the new action plan of the Education Policy 2025-2027; accordingly, this item will be removed from the Green Deal. The project is on track and is monitored by the executive board of the Department of Education & Youth.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description | |
| January 2024 | In new models for primary and preschools, centralized funds have been replaced with specific classifications for children with disabilities (A, B, C, D), each receiving different support levels. The same methodology will be used for the recreational activity model. The Snorri allocation model will guide discussions with managers, focusing on distributing general support to all preschools and providing specific support for each child. Allocations will be adjusted every two months based on needs. The Preschool Office holds regular meetings in centers to review support needs. The Finance Division uses data from the specialized office. | |
| July 2023 |
In new models for primary and preschools, centralized funds have been replaced with specific classifications for children with disabilities (A, B, C, D), each receiving different support levels. The same methodology will be for the recreational activity model used. |
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| January 2023 | Work has commenced on revising the allocation of financial resources in preschools. Once this task is completed, efforts will focus on a financial model for the recreational activities. | |
| July 2022 | New implementation plan developed, approved, and launched. This is an ongoing project that will be in progress from 2022 to 2024. To monitor progress, a status assessment is made twice a year, at the end of the year and at the end of June. |
Related actions
Societal objective
- 1. For All of Us | The Green Deal Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True | The Green Deal Children and adolescents let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts will be integrated into city life | Green Deal Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all | Green Deal Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health | Green Deal A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved conversations with residents | Green Deal Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.