The Finnish-Russian School

The school has a kuraattori (counselor) who is a social‑work professional and a member of the pupil welfare team. The kuraattori's work supports the pupil's wellbeing and holistic development in collaboration with parents, teachers and other members of the pupil's social network. It aims to increase pupils' resilience and their capacity to function in daily life and in their growth and development. The kuraattori works with groups and classes as well as with individual pupils, and coordinates with youth, social and health services outside the school when needed. When necessary, pupils and families are guided to the relevant services. Conversations with the kuraattori are confidential, and information is shared with others only if it serves the pupil's best interests. Ville Mutka is the counselor (phone 040 352 9782) from 4 August 2025.

The school has a multidisciplinary pupil welfare team that coordinates support for pupils. The counselor and the school psychologist provide wellbeing and development support, and when needed, pupils and families are guided to the relevant services. The school psychologist works on development and mental well‑being and conducts assessments of learning difficulties and other school‑related or psychological issues, coordinating with guardians, teachers and school staff. The actual treatment is not provided by the school psychologist; if necessary, the child or youth and family are referred to services such as family services, specialized care or other supports. The psychologist also provides in‑school consultations to pupils and participates in pupil welfare groups. The school health nurse conducts health checks as part of the pupil welfare system. Karoliina Kukkonen is the psychologist (phone 09 310 39816).

Mental wellbeing is supported by the pupil welfare structure through the kuraattori and the school psychologist. The kuraattori carries out individual and group sessions to support wellbeing and social skills. The school psychologist conducts assessments related to mental well‑being and development and provides guidance to pupils and families, and also offers consultation to staff and participates in welfare groups. Health services monitor and promote wellbeing through regular health checks, with the school nurse conducting annual or age‑appropriate checks and coordinating with health authorities. The overall approach prioritizes confidential, client‑centred support and collaboration with families and school staff to bolster students' wellbeing.

Safeguarding is implemented through a multidisciplinary pupil welfare group that coordinates welfare work in the school. Conversations with the kuraattori are confidential, and information is shared with others only if it serves the pupil's best interests. When needed, pupils and families are directed to external services, including youth, social and health authorities. For reference, the school's pupil welfare staff include Ville Mutka (kuraattori) and Karoliina Kukkonen (koulupsykologi), with the health nurse and other staff participating in welfare processes.