1,022 minors in the province benefit from the Junta's Summer Schools in Seville

The Junta de Andalucía allocates nearly €700,000 to the Summer Schools programme in the province of Seville, which will serve 1,022 minors aged between 3 and 16, with 84 inclusive places for children with special educational needs.

The Junta de Andalucía's Summer Schools programme kicks off in the province of Seville with an investment of €700,000 to ensure the food and educational leisure of over a thousand minors. The initiative, managed by non-profit entities, takes place during July and August in seven municipalities in Seville.

Seven Seville municipalities host the summer schools

The Summer Schools are located in Lebrija, El Cuervo, Seville city, Pilas, Las Cabezas de San Juan, Utrera, and Alcalá de Guadaíra, areas identified as disadvantaged within the Andalusian Regional Strategy for Cohesion and Social Inclusion (ERACIS). The educational centres in these municipalities provide their facilities for the activities.

The territorial delegate for Social Inclusion, María Luisa Cava, has highlighted that the programme not only meets basic food needs but also offers a space for learning and leisure during the holidays. "It is a key resource to combat school absenteeism and early educational dropout," she stated.

84 inclusive places for minors with special needs

One of the new features of this edition is the enhancement of the inclusive nature, with 84 places reserved for minors with special educational needs, attended by specialised professionals. The programme guarantees three meals a day for participants, promoting healthy habits and family reconciliation.

For local residents, this initiative provides relief during the summer months, as it allows children at risk of social exclusion to have a safe and educational environment while their families work. The managing entities, in collaboration with community social services, refer beneficiary families.

Collaboration between administrations and the third sector

María Luisa Cava emphasised that the launch is possible thanks to the collaboration between the Ministry of Educational Development, the municipalities that provide spaces, and non-profit private entities. "It is an example of how the public sector and the third sector work together for inclusion," she affirmed.

The programme is part of the Corresponsables Plan of the Ministry of Equality and mainly takes place in disadvantaged areas identified in the ERACIS PLUS. Activities include educational reinforcement, leisure, and free time, with values such as solidarity, friendship, and respect.

For Seville parents, this initiative not only guarantees their children's food but also offers them a summer filled with activities that prevent educational disconnection. The schools operate from Monday to Friday during July and August, with morning hours and meals included.