Samverkan skola och socialtjänst: Lärares och socialsekreterares perspektiv och syn på samverkan med varandra

Sammanfattning: The purpose with the essay was to study the school and the social welfare personnel respectively along with their perspectives and views on their collaboration in the work with socially exposed children and how the collaboration was formed. To get answers to my questions, I interviewed three teachers and three social welfare secretaries. The questions and the analysis were divided into themes: the collaboration between school and social services now and in the future, development of collaboration, and facilitation and difficulties. When analysing the interviews I found a consensus in some questions. All interviewed agreed on the importance of collaboration for the welfare of the child through continuous meetings. The relationship and dialogue between school and social services was vital. Both teachers and social welfare secretaries found it essential not to be seen as a hidden authority. Teachers wanted to put faces to the social welfare secretaries. The analysis showed that conferences for pupil care are an established way of collaboration. The literature and the interviews show that two different cultures have to meet in order to achieve best possible results for the child. It is essential to see the child in a comprehensive view and for different professions to collaborate in order for the child to develop.