Starke Schultern

Starke Schultern is a school support and inclusion services provider based in Essen, Germany. It helps children with disabilities, developmental delays, or other support needs participate in everyday school life through individual school accompaniment and inclusion assistance. The organization serves families across 15 areas in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hamburg, and Karlsruhe, including Essen, Cologne, Bonn, Paderborn, and Duisburg.

Its services include tailored support for children at school, guidance for parents on eligibility and applications, and collaboration with schools. Starke Schultern also offers information and practical resources, including articles, podcasts, explanatory videos, a glossary, and tools for families navigating the application process. Parents can request a free, non-binding initial assessment and typically receive a response within 24 hours. The organization guides families through the steps from gathering professional and school assessments to applying for assistance and preparing for a start.

Starke Schultern says it has been assessed against the Institute for Quality in School Support standard. It also discloses that the institute is an initiative of Starke Schultern UG.