Public investment program for the purchase of teaching aids (special means of correction of psychophysical development) for children with special educational needs who study in preschool institutions

Sector

Education and science

Stream

Purchase of teaching aids (special means of correction of psychophysical development) for children with special educational needs who are receiving preschool education

Entry into Portfolio

State level of SP

General Information

Program Description

The goal of the program is to provide 100% of children with special educational needs in preschool institutions with learning aids (special means of correction of psychophysical development), which help them master the educational program in accordance with the individual child development program and acquire competencies defined by the relevant State Standard.

The implementation of the program involves creating conditions for obtaining preschool education by children with special educational needs, taking into account their individual needs. The implementation of the program will allow children with special educational needs to use modern technical means of learning in the educational process; improve the quality of the educational process of children with special educational needs; create an inclusive and barrier-free educational environment in preschool education institutions.

The expected results include:

creating conditions for obtaining preschool education by persons with special educational needs in accordance with their needs and capabilities; ensuring equal opportunities for the realization of the right to receive preschool education without discrimination;

creating a barrier-free educational environment in preschool education institutions.

Strategic Case

Program Goal

Main Goal: Ensuring inclusiveness and equal opportunities

Secondary Goal: Improvement of service quality

Problems: Description of the problem to be solved by the public investment program: Learning aids are a necessary condition for the realization of the right of children with special educational needs to quality education, as stipulated by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Law of Ukraine “On Education”. The use of such aids by children with special educational needs ensures equality of opportunities, increases the effectiveness of learning and contributes to the development of the personal potential of each child. The introduction in Ukraine of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and its integration into the education system as a modern basis for planning individual educational trajectories of students is one of the tasks of the “National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine for the Period up to 2030” (strategic goal “Creating an Inclusive Educational Environment”, which was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 366-р dated 14.04.2021). The description of a person's functioning according to the ICF allows you to determine the services that need to be provided for full inclusion in the educational process, as well as the areas and scope of support in the educational process. In accordance with the Procedure for organizing inclusive education in preschool education institutions, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated April 10, 2019 No. 530, obtaining preschool education by children with special educational needs is organized taking into account the levels of support, of which II-V provide for financial support (level I without financial support, an inclusive group is not created). According to the levels of support, not only should education and the provision of correctional and developmental services be provided, but also children with special educational needs should be provided with auxiliary means for learning (special means of correction of psychophysical development), which allow them to master the curriculum, in accordance with the Standard List of Auxiliary Means for Learning, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated April 23, 2018 No. 414 (as amended by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated November 27, 2024 No. 1671), registered with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on May 11, 2018 under No. 582/32034 At the same time, due to the extension of martial law in Ukraine, funds for the purchase of auxiliary means for learning within the limits of general fund expenditures under budget program 2211220 "Subsidy from the state budget to local budgets for providing state support to persons with special educational needs" are not stands out. It should be noted that the number of children with special educational needs who require support in preschool education institutions increases annually by approximately 3.5 thousand people (2024/2025 academic year - 16,198 people, 2023/2024 academic year - 12,063 people, 2022/2023 academic year - 8,993 people). The lack of funding for the purchase of educational aids may lead to a violation of the right of children with special educational needs to receive preschool education. The feasibility of the investment approach: The public investment program for the purchase of teaching aids (special means of correction of psychophysical development) for children with special educational needs who study in preschool education institutions is a strategic initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, which provides for the purchase of teaching aids as one of the key tools for creating an inclusive educational environment in a preschool education institution and providing the child with quality educational services. The investment project is appropriate in view of: the need to fulfill legislative and international obligations to ensure equal access to quality education (the Law of Ukraine "On Education" and "On Complete General Secondary Education" guarantee equal access to education for all students, including those with disabilities. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities obliges the state to ensure the accessibility of the educational environment); creating an inclusive environment and providing every child with the opportunity to realize their potential; prevention of social isolation, formation of skills necessary for further education and successful integration into society; long-term positive socio-economic effect, reducing future costs for social support and rehabilitation. The implementation of the program will allow: to ensure equal access to education for children with special educational needs, eliminating barriers in the perception and reproduction of educational information; to increase the effectiveness of learning through individualization of the educational process and the use of adapted tools; to promote socialization and development of communication skills, creating conditions for further integration into society; to strengthen children's motivation and self-confidence, reducing the risk of falling behind and feelings of isolation; to prepare children for further education and integration into society, which will have a positive impact on their future employment and independence.

Strategic Relevance of the Program

Sector

Education and science

Subsector

Preschool education

Stream

Purchase of teaching aids (special means of correction of psychophysical development) for children with special educational needs who are receiving preschool education

Strategic Document

Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine until 2027

Task

1.1.1.1. Purchase of teaching aids (special means of correction of psychophysical development) for children with special educational needs who are receiving preschool education

Program Objectives

Indicator

Baseline Value

Target Value

Programme Sustainable Development Goals

Economic Case

Economic feasibility of the program

What are the main benefits expected from the implementation of the program for the economy, business, society, or individual industries?

Other benefits

Improving business conditions

Increasing employment levels, creating new jobs

Growth in production, market volumes of goods/services/investments

Reducing regional imbalances

Improving the quality of life of the population

Increase in budget revenues

Does the program objective provide for a contribution to the climate goal of mitigating the effects of climate change?

No contribution is provided.

Does the program objective provide a contribution to the climate change adaptation objective: reducing the impact and/or reducing the vulnerability of an asset or population to one or more types of physical climate hazards?

No contribution is provided.

Does the programme objective provide for a contribution to the climate objective of sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources?

No contribution is provided.

Does the program objective provide for a contribution to the climate goal of transitioning to a circular economy?

No contribution is provided.

Does the programme objective provide for a contribution to the climate objective of pollution prevention and control?

No contribution is provided.

Does the program objective provide for a contribution to the climate goal of protecting and restoring biodiversity and ecosystems?

No contribution is provided.

What social consequences are relevant for your program, after its implementation?

Increasing employment levels

Improving living conditions

Improving access to basic services

Reducing social inequality

Why is it advisable to implement projects in the format of one comprehensive program, and not separately?

Ability to simultaneously cover several interrelated aspects of a problem and ensure a systematic approach

The need to comply with legal requirements, government strategies or policies

How will the program help strengthen other economic processes or reforms?

Deepening integration into international economic processes

Program Components

Component ID

DREAM-1

Purchase of learning aids for children with 2-3 levels of support

Justification

As a result of the implementation of the project component, it is expected to achieve comprehensive changes in the preschool education system, in particular: 1. Expected changes and improvements: providing 47,671 children with special educational needs with learning aids, improving the conditions for them to receive quality preschool education, and creating an inclusive educational environment. 2. Social and state value: the social benefit lies in improving the quality of education, expanding access to an inclusive educational environment. 3. Economic benefits: effective use of funds through the application of a differentiated approach to meeting the needs of children with special educational needs; obtaining quality education by children with special educational needs in the future will allow making a significant contribution to the development of the economy. 4. Comparison of alternative approaches and justification for choosing the program format: the selected program format allows for maximum results, contributes to the effective use of resources, and prevents discrimination.

Year

Amount

171'750'000 UAH

202'425'000 UAH

230'730'000 UAH

Component ID

DREAM-2

Purchase of learning aids for children with 4-5 levels of support

Justification

As a result of the implementation of the project component, it is expected to achieve comprehensive changes in the preschool education system, in particular: 1. Expected changes and improvements: providing 36,004 children with special educational needs with learning aids, improving the conditions for them to receive quality preschool education, and creating an inclusive educational environment. 2. Social and state value: the social benefit lies in improving the quality of education, expanding access to an inclusive educational environment. 3. Economic benefits: effective use of funds through the application of a differentiated approach to meeting the needs of children with special educational needs; obtaining quality education by children with special educational needs in the future will allow making a significant contribution to the development of the economy. 4. Comparison of alternative approaches and justification for choosing the program format: the selected program format allows for maximum results, contributes to the effective use of resources, and prevents discrimination.

Year

Amount

252'875'500 UAH

298'046'000 UAH

339'739'500 UAH

Financial justification

Total estimated program cost

1'495'566'000 UAH

Estimated cost of program components

1'495'566'000 UAH

Component

Amount

Purchase of learning aids for children with 2-3 levels of support

604'905'000 UAH

Purchase of learning aids for children with 4-5 levels of support

890'661'000 UAH

Cost justification

Short description

Justification documents

n/a

school calculation.docx

Sources and mechanisms of financial support for the implementation of programs.

Status

Funding mechanisms

Coverage, %

Investment

Non-repayable financing. Direct budget financing. Direct expenditures from the state budget (public procurement).

100%

Justification documents

To the documents

What potential funding sources can be mobilized on the basis of prior agreements or intentions to cooperate (if any)

State budget funds

Management Case

Total program duration (months): 3

Approaches to project selection

Have approaches and criteria been defined for including public investment projects in the program, initiators of such projects, and their prioritization?

Yes

Organizational Measures

2027

12 months

2026

12 months

2028

12 months

Risk Assessment

Risk

Probability

Degree

Strategy

Risk

Restrictions on access to education for children with disabilities

Probability

High

Degree

Critical

Strategy

Reduction

Risk

Delay in funding or underfunding due to budget constraints

Probability

Medium

Degree

Critical

Strategy

Reduction

Program Approval History

DateDecision NumberPortfolioProgram StatusDecisionReasonsMaturity level

15/08/2025SP-N-150825-E74D7DF0State SPPreparationInclude--