Förderschule mit dem Förderschwerpunkt geistige Entwicklung Schule an der Bleiche

What Förderschule mit dem Förderschwerpunkt geistige Entwicklung Schule an der Bleiche does

Schule an der Bleiche is a publicly funded German special-needs school (Förderschule mit dem Förderschwerpunkt geistige Entwicklung) located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Operated as a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts (public law corporation) under Landkreis Ludwigslust-Parchim, it serves approximately 100 students aged roughly 6–25 with intellectual disabilities, including severe multiple disabilities, across 12 classes organized by educational stage. Founded on September 13, 1991, in a former kindergarten, the school has expanded through multiple construction phases, with the most recent Neubau completed in January 2023 adding four classrooms, a computer room, accessible bathrooms, and a physiotherapy room.

The core offering is specialized education and care — individualized learning plans (Förderpläne), life-practical skills, vocational preparation (school years 10–12 exit stage), physical therapy, and sensory therapy via a Snoezelraum and Bewegungsraum — rather than a commercial product. There is no proprietary technology stack; the school uses standard educational tools and a WordPress-based website (schuleanderbleiche.de) for parent communication. Specialized facilities include a streetsoccer pitch, teaching kitchen, workshop pavilion, and adapted sports equipment supporting participation in the national 'Jugend trainiert für Olympia und Paralympics' competition.

The business model is public-sector: there are no tuition fees, and the institution is funded by the Landkreis Ludwigslust-Parchim with co-financing from Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the federal Bund. Revenue is supplemented by parental payments for catered lunch (~3–4 EUR/meal via Lewitz-Werkstätten gGmbH) and donations to the Förderverein. The go-to-market is community-led and non-commercial — enrollment flows through the regional school administration system rather than via sales or marketing. Operational delivery is enabled by a partner ecosystem including Lebenshilfe Ludwigslust e.V. (holiday childcare), DRK and local taxi firms (transport), and the Deutsche Schulsportstiftung (sports competitions). Leadership: Principal Katrin Peter, Deputy Principal P. Möller, under Schulträger Landrat Stefan Sternberg.

Name

Förderschule mit dem Förderschwerpunkt geistige Entwicklung Schule an der Bleiche

Legal name

Schule an der Bleiche

Website

https://schuleanderbleiche.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schule an der Bleiche is a publicly funded German Förderschule in Ludwigslust serving approximately 100 students aged 6–25 with intellectual disabilities across 12 classes, funded by Landkreis Ludwigslust-Parchim and operated by Principal Katrin Peter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAKAC

Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

SECONDARYEDAJAKAB

IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

SECONDARYEDAKAAAG

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

SECONDARYEDAJAFAL

Physical Education & Health Instruction

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Intellectual disability education
• Special needs schooling
• Vocational preparation programs
• Sensory therapy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludwigslust

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school (Körperschaft des Öffentlichen Rechts), the institution is funded by the district (Landkreis Ludwigslust-Parchim). Government funding covers core educational operations, staffing, and facilities. Additional funding comes from donations via the school's support association (Förderverein) and parent contributions for meals and activities.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Schule an der Bleiche is a public special education school (Förderschule) in Ludwigslust, Germany, providing 12 years of individualized education to approximately 100 students aged 6-25 with intellectual disabilities (Förderschwerpunkt geistige Entwicklung). The school delivers adapted curricula focused on life-practical skills, physical therapy, sensory therapy (Snoezel room), movement therapy, and vocational preparation, organized into 12 classes across lower, middle, upper, and exit stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Special Education Program (Förderschwerpunkt geistige Entwicklung) Core 12-year educational program for students aged 6-25 with intellectual disabilities, organized across four educational stages (Lower, Middle, Upper, and Exit/vocational) in 12 classes, delivering individualized learning plans (Förderpläne), life-practical skills training, and vocational preparation.
• Sensory and Movement Therapy Services Sensory and movement therapy delivered through a Snoezel room and dedicated movement room (Bewegungsraum) for students with severe multiple disabilities, including physiotherapy support.
• Adapted Sports Program (Partnerschule des Sports) Adapted physical education and competitive sports program recognized as a 'Partnerschule des Sports', with participation in 'Jugend trainiert für Olympia und Paralympics' competitions.
• Hobby Day Courses (Hobbytag/Neigungskurse) Elective hobby and interest-based courses (Neigungskurse) offered to students as part of the school's enrichment activities.
• School Meals Service Daily catered lunch (Mittagessen) provided by Lewitz-Werkstätten gGmbH (CateringService 'Leibgericht'), with options for lactose-free, gluten-free, and pork-free meals.

Quantifiable outcome

• School team won 1st place (Bundessieger) at the national finals of 'Jugend trainiert für Olympia-Paralympics' Skilanglauf competition in Schonach, Black Forest (March 2026), with their 12th participation in this event.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and minor.

• Lewitz-Werkstätten gGmbH (CateringService 'Leibgericht')coreOthersProvides daily school meals (Mittagessen) to students. Located in Parchim (Heide-Feld 9, 19370 Parchim). Offers menu options including lactose-free, gluten-free, and pork-free meals for students with dietary restrictions.
• Lebenshilfe für Menschen mit geistiger Behinderung Ludwigslust und Umgebung e.V.importantOthersProvides holiday childcare (Ferienbetreuung) for working parents. Uses school facilities during breaks. Located at Alexandrinenplatz 7, Ludwigslust. Parents contact Lebenshilfe directly for holiday care arrangements.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) and various taxi companiesminorOthersProvides student transportation services to and from school for students with disabilities. Multiple transportation providers serve the school's student population.
• German School Sports Foundation (Deutsche Schulsportstiftung)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes 'Jugend trainiert für Olympia und Paralympics' competitions - the world's largest school sports competition with 800,000 participants. School is a long-term participant and has won multiple national titles.
• Landesvereinigung Kulturelle Jugendbildung Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V. (LKJ-MV)minorOthersCoordinates voluntary social year (Freiwilligendienst) placements. The school hosts volunteers doing their FSJ (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr) at the institution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: One of Europe's largest social services providers, operating schools, vocational training, residential care, and clinical services for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities. Operates its own Förderschulen and is directly comparable to the school's mission and service mix.
• Phorms Education: Operator of private bilingual K-12 schools across Germany. Comparable as a school operator with infrastructure and curriculum management, but operates mainstream rather than special education schools, making it a broader-incumbent rather than direct competitor.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant welfare association operating numerous Förderschulen, Wohnheime, and Werkstätten for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities across Germany. Directly comparable service portfolio and target population, with similar reliance on public funding and partnerships.
• Caritas Deutschland: One of Germany's largest welfare organizations, operating special education schools, workshops, and disability services nationwide through its Behindertenhilfe und Psychiatrie division. Comparable in mission (serving people with intellectual disabilities) and structural scale to a public Förderschule, though as a non-state, church-affiliated provider.
• Lebenshilfe Bundesvereinigung: Germany's federal association for people with intellectual disabilities. Operates a nationwide network of schools, workshops, and housing services, directly comparable to the type of specialized educational and care services provided by Schule an der Bleiche. The local Lebenshilfe Ludwigslust is already a direct partner of the school.

Regional players

• Hephata Diakonie: Diakonie-affiliated social services provider in North Rhine-Westphalia operating Förderschulen, Werkstätten, Wohnheime, and therapeutic services for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in integrated service portfolio but operates in a different region with broader geographic reach than Schule an der Bleiche's single district.
• ICP München (Stiftung ICP): Munich-based foundation operating special education schools and integrated therapy services for children with cerebral palsy and severe multiple disabilities. Highly comparable in addressing severe and multiple disabilities, individualized education plans, and therapy-integrated schooling, though based in Bavaria rather than Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Others

• Caritas Wohn- und Werkstätten (CWW): Caritas-affiliated regional provider of residential and workshop services for people with intellectual disabilities. Closely comparable to Lewitz-Werkstätten gGmbH (the school's catering partner), making it a relevant ecosystem peer rather than direct school competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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