Personalized model of financing of additional education for children

Abstract

The article considers the new model of financing introduced into the system of additional education - ‘personalized financing' - which is currently operating in a number of regions. Despite the fact that the tool is new and is currently being tested, it is already possible to draw conclusions about the results of implementing this tool, as well as on the positive and negative consequences, risks and benefits. The author examines the algorithm of the financial instrument, reveals the main aspects of its activities in relation to all participants of the educational process: executive authorities, educational institutions and, directly, recipients of supplementary education services. As a result of the study, the need to improve the implemented method in a number of aspects characterizing the process of providing these services was identified. In particular, it was concluded that the methodological and regulatory framework accompanying the funding mechanism has not been sufficiently developed to date. A comprehensive approach is needed to address issues in this area, including a number of measures aimed at eliminating identified problems. The expert community should pay attention to the shortcomings of the implemented financial mechanism and develop proposals for improving the process and its adaptation to the modern educational system. According to the author, the creation of a unified information base on additional education at the federal level should be an important help. It can be a kind of ‘navigator' in the system of additional education. This will make the process more open and transparent.