Since 2017, a large proportion of the country's fifth-graders have been able to answer the Swedish School Inspectorate's questions about the study period at school. Åsa Fahlén, president of the Swedish Teachers' Federation, takes a serious look at the situation. She points to a large turnover of staff, and a low proportion of qualified teachers as part of the explanation.

- It is a serious situation out in the school where our members warn that they are not actually given sufficient conditions to do a good job in too many places.

Recipes for better study

Åsa Fahlén claims that competent subject-matter teachers, better support for students with special needs, and conditions for teachers to do their job are the recipe for better study in the classrooms.

- We know that when teachers are given time to prepare properly and do well-structured and well-prepared lessons, it increases safety and study. Not just at the lessons but in the whole school situation.