Recording from the conference "Success for Every Pupil 2020 – Together We’ll Manage" held on November 3, 2020 online. Conference web site: https://ucimekvalitne.cz/2020 The Finnish approach to the education system Finland is a country with about 100 years of independence. During those years Finland has grown from a poor, divided, underdeveloped nation to an innovative, stable welfare society. What is the role of education in this transformation, and what are the special characteristics of the Finnish education system that combine in a globally unique way to produce excellent learning outcomes and the students’ sense of wellbeing?