Two new quality coordinators began work in August across Mjölby's education system, from preschool to adult education. They will support headteachers and staff with development work based on operational needs. Their first two years are financed from the SEK 1 million per year allocated to the education department for 2025–2027 to improve school results.
What happened?
The municipality has employed Jonna Moberg and Malin Lindberg in the new roles. Their remit covers the entire system and will be carried out close to preschools, schools and adult education. Working with headteachers and staff, they will implement measures where services identify needs.
According to the announcement, the education department previously lacked a support function working this close to operations. The new employees have experience in education and school development and will focus on factors that can influence schools positively.
The announcement describes organisational reinforcement. It does not establish a single teaching programme, new grading requirements or a change in pupils' rights.
Location
Mjölby, Östergötland
Impact and significance
A central support function may help schools analyse needs, share experience and turn development work into practice. Because the remit extends from preschool to adult education, coordinators may also identify patterns across forms of education.
The municipality's stated aim is better knowledge outcomes, but the appointments are an intervention rather than an outcome in themselves. Assessing impact will require later follow-up with clear measures, periods and comparisons. The notice does not yet identify the first projects or schools to be prioritised.
Background
The education department was allocated SEK 1 million per year in 2025, 2026 and 2027 for work to improve school outcomes. The municipality says this allocation funds the coordinators for their first two years. The article does not specify salary costs per post or use of remaining funding across the three-year period.
Latest update
The coordinators began in August and the municipality published the information on 8 September. The next relevant follow-up will concern the measures undertaken and how changes in school outcomes are reported. The announcement gives no specific end date for the roles.
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Reviewed: 2026-09-08. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.