The Norwegian Parliament approved a legal change requiring schools to share necessary information when a student changes school if the information is needed to protect the school environment or staff working environment. The measure is aimed especially at cases involving violence history or serious conflicts.
Norway announced an updated mathematics curriculum for grades 1–10, with implementation from the start of the 2026 autumn school term. The update gives greater emphasis to core numeracy, clearer competence aims, and more precise progression across primary and lower-secondary education.
The Swedish Higher Education Authority published its 2026 annual report on the higher education sector. The report highlights strong demand, financial and staffing pressures, and updated statistics for universities and colleges.
The National Agency for Education published the 2026 state grant process for language breakfasts aimed at pupils who need stronger Swedish-language development in preschool class and grades 1 to 3. Applications open on 1 July 2026.
The National Agency for Education confirmed revised mandatory mapping materials for preschool class and assessment support for grade 1. The revised materials are mandatory from the autumn term 2026.
The Swedish Council for Higher Education amended rules on special eligibility for vocational teacher education. The update adds two knowledge criteria linked to industrial surface treatment and sheet-metal processing.
The Government highlighted ongoing and planned reading reforms after a National Agency for Education report found that reading and reading-related activities had declined in compulsory school. The reforms include stronger emphasis on books, staffed school libraries, and future curricula.
New education rules apply to children and young people placed in prison institutions from 1 July 2026. The rules clarify access to compulsory-school-equivalent and upper-secondary-equivalent education in these settings.
New register-check rules for people working or undertaking placements in education settings take effect on 15 July 2026. The changes expand the information included and shorten the permitted age of register extracts.
Sweden introduced a broader school-rules framework that replaces earlier order rules and strengthens school responsibilities around safety, study environment, and consequences. The changes apply from 1 August 2026.