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After four years of primary school, the question arises as to which secondary school the child should attend. This is not an easy decision for many parents and their offspring, as there is a wide range of different types of school in North Rhine-Westphalia. You can find out how to make a good choice and which aspects you should pay attention to here in the family portal. The transition to secondary school raises the important question for working parents, especially at the beginning: "How can my child continue to be looked after so that I can combine work and family life?" You can breathe a sigh of relief here, because until your child becomes more independent over time, you have various options for ensuring that your child is well looked after after school. Compulsory all-day schools, open youth work facilities and extracurricular all-day and childcare services are just some of them. We have summarized the various childcare options for you and will help you decide which model is right for your family.

Recreation for the whole family

Communal leisure activities must be suitable for all family members. What's more, excursions and trips must remain affordable - otherwise families with lots of children can quickly run up large sums of money. When the sun shines in summer, the local bathing waters in NRW provide a well-deserved cool-down - and for little money. Time flies and physical exercise is fun for the whole family. You should know the most important bathing rules to ensure that your trip to the bathing area remains safe. Find out more in the relevant topic block. And if the weather doesn't play along, we can recommend our classic games. Do you know Papperlapapp, Schiffe versenken, Käsekästchen and Stadt, Land und Mehr? They guarantee valuable gaming moments for young and old and are a great alternative to TV, smartphones etc. Simply download them here, print them out and gather the whole family around the table. Holiday experiences together - far away from everyday family life - are particularly important for parents and children. However, families cannot always afford such a break. The non-profit family holiday centers in North Rhine-Westphalia and other federal states have many attractive destinations in their program that take into account the needs and possibilities of families.Numerous federal states subsidize these measures. You can read all about vacations at family holiday centers here.

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