A Journey together

Hello there!

Whether you're a native Finn or a foreigner, join me as we explore the Finnish education system and learn how to navigate it together!

I'm a mother who knows what it's like to feel lost and frustrated in the Finnish education system, and that's why I created this blog. When my child started daycare, I felt lost because I didn't speak Finnish fluently. However, as my child progressed to pre-school, I realised that even good Finnish speakers, both native and foreigners, can also feel lost and frustrated.

I started this blog to share my experiences and reach out to other parents who feel like me. I know how it feels to expect to access a community of parents when your child starts school, but only to find that many parents only interact on an individual basis with each other and with the daycare or school.

Through this blog, I want to create a community for parents to connect, share their experiences, and find support. My aim with this blog is also to provide a platform for them to have a voice in the ongoing debates around education in Finland. I want to encourage readers to engage in discussions, share their opinions, and feel empowered to advocate for their children's education.

I believe that by sharing our experiences and engaging in these discussions, we can contribute to making the Finnish education system even better. Whether you have questions, opinions, or simply want to connect with other parents, I hope this blog can be a space for you to do so.

So, let's come together and share our voices!

Silvia Padrón Revilla

Parent Voices: What I've Heard

Actions for more parent involvement

Join the parents group in your school
Don’t feel shy about not speaking perfectly Finnish
Check or create a FB/WhatsApp group for your daycare or school
Reach out! Send me an email!

The power to create a thriving school community lies within each of us — when we come together, we can achieve great things.

Don't hesitate to reach out!

Calling all parents in Finland! Let's work together to be more active and make our school community even better - message me to get involved!