[Fundamental thoughts on special education in Lüdenscheid]

The City of Lüdenscheid's hospital school considers itself a place of learning and education in accordance with article 1 of the School law of the federal state of Northrhine-Westfalia. The students, as far as their psychophysical condition permits, are educated in groups, on the basis of their home school curricula and following individualized educational plans. Inclusion of all school subjects applicable for the various school types serves to prevent deterioration in student achievement, thus acting as an incentive. Specific activities, i.e. sports, work-related studies, music, arts, psychomotor activities, and an activity-focussed programming of school life are designed to make up for understimulation during the hospital stay.