Priority areas

According to Article 2(3) of the law creating the Observatory (Law of March 16, 2022), the “Minister shall decide annually ,based on proposals from the Observatory, which areas are to be given priority”. These priority areas are identified, among other things, by analysing indicators and its resulting findings, thus determining the most urgent issues to be addressed. These indicators can also be used to study changes over time, identify trends, or compare data with other countries.

Chronicles of child day care and child welfare in Luxembourg
Description of the evolution from childcare to non-formal education for children and young people, and of the services and organisations that make up the non-formal education sector today
Distress, Delinquency, Protection, Penal (D2P2) – The state of child and family assistance, youth protection and juvenile criminal law
Systematic documentation and collection of quantitative and qualitative data on child and family assistance, child and youth protection, and juvenile criminal law, in order to establish a knowledge base of these children and young people,…
Educational landscapes
Education goes far beyond the school. The opportunities for formal, non-formal and informal learning, and the players who create the learning context, form a whole landscape at the local and even regional level.
Equal opportunities within the education system
A major challenge for the Luxembourg education system is to reduce social inequalities and promote equal opportunities.
Governance of the education system
Analysis of governance in the area of quality development at system level, school development in individual schools, alignment of the cooperation of stakeholders at different levels.
Grade repetition and alternative approaches
Research shows that repeating a year can be detrimental to students’ academic success and the development of their self-esteem.
Guidance and support for students
Improving the chances of success for all pupils and combating school failure or dropping out are major challenges for the Luxembourg school system.
Inclusive education
Scientific research shows that an inclusive school is the basis for an inclusive civil society ready to accept diversity.
Monitoring childhood and youth in Luxembourg
Development of an information, tracking and monitoring system for the situation of children and young people in Luxembourg based on empirical indicators.
Multilingualism
Multilingualism and language learning are major challenges for the Luxembourg school system. Systemic national and international evaluations highlight the impact of language learning on pupils’ success or failure at school.
Overview of the education sector for children and young people
To take stock of and describe the system of education and out-of-school and out-of-family care for children and young people.
Preparing young people for the challenges of the 21st century
It is vital to develop a common vision for the school system, i.e. to determine the key skills that will be needed to prepare young people to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Professionalisation of teachers
The professional development of teachers is a key factor in guaranteeing the effectiveness of reforms in the world of education.
Quality of life within school
Through the notion of school climate, which refers to the quality of life at school, several dimensions can be addressed to provide a framework for thinking about a quality school.
Regulatory framework affecting children and young people
Analysis of the situation of children and young people and the systems affecting them in a legal context.
Starting school
Research underlines the importance of a child’s first life experiences in the various spheres of development.