What Punt Speciaal Onderwijsgroep does

Punt Speciaal onderwijsgroep is a Dutch non-profit educational foundation (stichting) with ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status that delivers primary and secondary special education (so and vso) to students aged 4 to 20 across 20 school locations in four Dutch regions: Land van Maas en Waal, Nijmegen en omgeving, Noord-Limburg, and Rivierenland. The organization serves students with complex support needs, including those with severe multiple impairments (emb), intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum needs, and other special educational requirements, via six named school brands (De Cambier, De Kom, Mikado, St. Maartenschool, Werkenrode School, and Talita Koemi) and a workforce of over 550 specialized staff including teachers, orthopedagogues, and speech therapists.

The organization's service platform rests on proprietary methodologies developed internally: the LACCS-methodiek (Lichamelijk welzijn, Alertheid, Contact, Communicatie, Stimulerende tijdsbesteding) for students with severe multiple impairments; the Foooocus concept, which places vso students aged 14+ in paid work-based learning inside city-center locations in Beuningen, Cuijk, Nijmegen, and Venray; and Jongleren & Werken, a vocational learning line aligned to mbo qualifications. Supporting services include Flexpunt (internal substitute pool), Brugfunctionaris (bridge functionary between families and support organizations), Leren-op-Locatie (off-site learning such as the Klusbus), a digital literacy program (Gynzy, DIGIT-po, Canva, Minecraft Education, robotics via Micro:Bit), and the 'Leraar op de fiets' pilot that brings teachers into residential care institutions in partnership with Pluryn.

The business model is government-funded under the Dutch special education framework: revenue flows from per-pupil government allocations and samenwerkingsverbanden (educational consortia) with education provided free of charge to students. Go-to-market is community-led, with student referrals sourced from regular schools, healthcare partners, and municipalities across the four regions, and teacher recruitment driven by employer branding campaigns such as 'Meer dan de leraar' alongside internship pipelines via the Veelzijdig Opleiden in Diversiteit partnership with HAN Nijmegen. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Punt Speciaal Onderwijsgroep

Legal name

Punt Speciaal onderwijsgroep

Website

https://puntspeciaal.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Punt Speciaal onderwijsgroep is a Dutch ANBI-status non-profit foundation operating 20 special education schools across four regions, serving students aged 4-20 with complex support needs through government-funded so/vso programs and proprietary methodologies including LACCS and Foooocus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

IEP Goals, Accommodations & Modifications Design (EDAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

IEP/IFSP-Aligned Curriculum & Lesson Materials (EDAGAMAA), Curriculum, Standards & Assessment Policy Research (EDADADAH)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Special primary education
• Special secondary education
• Special needs schooling
• Work-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Malden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded special education: As a public benefit institution (anbi), Punt Speciaal onderwijsgroep is funded through government education budgets and allocations from educational consortia (samenwerkingsverbanden). Revenue is generated through per-pupil funding from the Dutch government based on student enrollment and the level of support required.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Punt Speciaal onderwijsgroep is a Dutch educational foundation that provides (voortgezet) speciaal onderwijs (special primary and secondary education) to learners aged 4 to 20 years across 20 school locations in four Dutch regions. It delivers individualized educational programs, including the proprietary LACCS-methodiek for students with severe multiple impairments, the Foooocus work-based learning concept, and Jongleren & Werken vocational preparation, in collaboration with parents, healthcare partners, municipalities and regional employers.

Product overview

Punt Speciaal Onderwijsgroep operates as a unified educational organization offering (secondary) special education services across 20 locations in four regions (Land van Maas en Waal, Nijmegen en omgeving, Noord-Limburg, and Rivierenland) with over 550 staff members. The core educational offerings include six named school brands (De Cambier, De Kom, Mikado, St. Maartenschool, Werkenrode School, and Talita Koemi) serving students aged 4-20. Specialized programs include Foooocus for work-focused education for students 14+, the LACCS-methodiek for students with severe multiple disabilities, and Jongleren & Werken for vocational preparation. Supporting services include Flexpunt (replacement pool), the Brugfunctionaris (bridge functionary), Leren-op-Locatie (off-site learning), and the Leraar op de Fiets pilot. The organization also delivers digital literacy education using tools like Gynzy, Canva, and robotics platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• De Cambier Special education school in Tiel and Geldermalsen offering so/vso programs for students with special support needs.
• De Kom Special education school in Druten offering so/vso programs, with extra locations Linawijs in Culemborg and De Laak in Wamel.
• Mikado Special education school in Gennep with multiple locations including So Mikado, De Wingerd, Vso Mikado, and Foooocus locations in Venray and Cuijk.
• St. Maartenschool Special education school in Ubbergen offering so/vso programs.
• Werkenrode School Special education school in Groesbeek with an additional location at Montessori College offering vmbo programs.
• Talita Koemi Special education school in Nijmegen with multiple locations including Rupsen uit het rif, Stijntje Buys, De Tapir, and Foooocus Nijmegen.
• Foooocus Innovative out-of-school learning-through-work concept for students aged 14-15+ located in city centers of Beuningen, Cuijk, Nijmegen and Venray, partnering with entrepreneurs to deliver real work environments.
• LACCS-methodiek Proprietary educational methodology for students with severe multiple impairments (EMB), focusing on five areas: Lichamelijk welzijn, Alertheid, Contact, Communicatie and Stimulerende tijdsbesteding.
• Jongleren & Werken Lesson program for vso students providing a coherent learning line with work-related competencies linked to the mbo qualification structure, preparing students for employment or further education.
• Digitale Geletterdheid Programma Comprehensive digital literacy program including Gynzy, DIGIT-po, Canva, Word/Windows basics, ixperium robotics with Micro:Bit, Minecraft Education and AI introduction tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT.
• Flexpunt Internal replacement pool where staff work at different schools and groups, providing substitute coverage for short or long-term staffing needs across the organization.
• Brugfunctionaris Bridge functionary service helping parents, students, schools and support organizations collaborate better, currently piloted at De Cambier and Talita Koemi schools.
• Leraar op de Fiets Pilot program where teachers provide education at the locations where children live, such as residential care institutions, developed in collaboration with De Winckelsteegh of Pluryn.
• Leren-op-Locatie (LOL) Off-site learning locations including the Klusbus for green-services students from Werkenrode School and De Kom, providing practical work experience outside the school environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 600 employees attended a joint organizational day, indicating a large-scale, engaged workforce
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De Akker (Stichting St. Josephscholen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025From the new school year, two groups from Talita Koemi (part of Punt Speciaal) will have a place in the building of De Akker primary school in Nijmegen. Both schools maintain their own identity while working together in a school community where differences are natural and every child belongs. This collaboration represents social inclusion in practice.
• De Winckelsteegh (Pluryn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPunt Speciaal and De Winckelsteegh of Pluryn have launched the 'Leraar op de fiets' pilot, where a teacher provides education at the location where children live. The pilot explores how education and care can reinforce each other for children in residential care, including some with exemptions from compulsory education.
• Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPunt Speciaal collaborates with HAN Nijmegen's pabo (teacher training) to provide student teaching positions. Through the 'Veelzijdig Opleiden in Diversiteit' partnership, pabo students can do internships at Punt Speciaal schools to gain expertise in specialized education.
• HAN Nijmegen and five Nijmegen school boardscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPunt Speciaal participates in the 'Meer dan de leraar' (More than the teacher) campaign, a joint initiative with HAN Nijmegen and five Nijmegen school boards to promote the teaching profession and attract new staff to education.
• Arbeidsmarktregio Rijk van Nijmegen and Werkbedrijf NijmegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThese organizations work together to connect vso and praktijkonderwijs students with the labor market. They organized MatchDay in Goffertstadion Nijmegen where students met regional employers.
• Nederrijn (schoonmaakorganisatie)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNederrijn provides cleaning services at Punt Speciaal schools and gives presentations to students about the cleaning industry as part of career orientation. Starting the next school year, students can do internships at Nederrijn.
• MediamailminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMediamail collaborated with Punt Speciaal on redesigning the 'Klusbus' vehicle branding, involving students in the design process and providing a tour of their production facilities.
• Entrea, Kentalis, and De OnderwijsspecialistenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with these educational organizations strengthens the quality of training programs for teachers, interns, and support staff. Students participate in supervision and peer consultation sessions.
• Gemeente Berg en Dal, Sint Maartenskliniek, and 4BuildingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA feasibility study for future housing of the St. Maartenschool and Werkenrode School is being conducted in partnership with municipality Berg en Dal, Sint Maartenskliniek (healthcare), and 4Building (construction advisory). The study explores various scenarios for future-proof housing.
• CED-groepminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCED-groep provides professional development training for staff, including 'Opbrengstgericht werken in 4D' (result-oriented working in 4D) for internal supervisors, orthopedagogues, and school leaders.
• PluryncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPunt Speciaal collaborated with Pluryn's multimedia team to create the 'Richtpunt in beeld' video series, translating the multi-year policy plan into visual content for dialogue with partners, municipalities, and government.
• KPC GroepminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKPC Groep facilitated a work session on psychological safety for school leaders, led by Walter van den Elsen, as part of developing Punt Speciaal into a learning organization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yulius Onderwijs: Dutch organization combining special education and mental health services for children and youth. Comparable as a peer operating special education schools with integrated support services for students with complex needs.
• Pluryn: Dutch organization providing care, education, and youth services including residential care and special education. Comparable as a peer in the special needs space and an active collaboration partner via the Leraar op de Fiets pilot.
• Kentalis: National Dutch organization providing special education and care for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind individuals. Comparable as a peer special education foundation serving students with complex support needs under the same ANBI/government funding structure.
• De Onderwijsspecialisten: Dutch educational foundation providing special education (so/vso) and expertise support to schools across multiple regions. Directly comparable as a peer special education foundation operating under the same Dutch government funding model.
• Entrea Onderwijsgroep: Dutch educational foundation providing special (primary) education across multiple locations in the eastern Netherlands. Direct peer operating in overlapping regions with comparable student populations and funding model.

Broad incumbents

• 's Heeren Loo: Large Dutch care provider offering services for people with intellectual disabilities, including educational programs. Comparable in serving the special needs population but operates at much larger national scale across care and education.

Others

• KPC Groep: Dutch educational training and consulting organization facilitating leadership development sessions. Comparable as a known partner providing psychological safety workshops for Punt Speciaal's school leaders.
• CED-groep: Dutch educational services organization providing professional development, training, and consulting to schools. Comparable as a known partner providing training programs (e.g., 'Opbrengstgericht werken in 4D') to Punt Speciaal's internal supervisors and school leaders.
• Sint Maartenskliniek: Dutch specialized hospital and rehabilitation center partnering on housing feasibility for St. Maartenschool. Comparable as a healthcare partner bridging medical and educational services for children with physical disabilities.

Regional players

• Samenwerkingsverband Stromenland: Regional Dutch consortium coordinating passend onderwijs (inclusive education) support in the Nijmegen/Arnhem region. Comparable as the regional consortium that allocates per-pupil funding to Punt Speciaal and where its new bestuurder previously served as bestuurder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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