Sánchez declares financial assistance for families in a vulnerable position towards early childhood education and teacher instruction.
The Government of Spain, under the leadership of President Pedro Sánchez, is making a significant stride in education reform. The aim is to build a society grounded in values such as respect, responsibility, and solidarity, by strengthening public school and facilitating universal access.
One of the key aspects of the reform is the implementation of a new law, effective from 2026, which will make it mandatory to adhere to teaching hour recommendations. These hours, which align with the recommendations of the State Council of Education, are set at 25 weekly hours for primary school students and 20 for secondary school students. For early childhood education, the plan is to provide absolutely free education for children from families below the poverty line in the 0-3 year age range.
In a bid to remove economic and cultural barriers, the Government is also committing resources to families below the poverty threshold to cover the total cost of schooling their children. This extends to early childhood education, with the Greens (Die Grünen) planning to provide free early childhood education for families below the poverty line aged 0-3 years, with a funding of 175 million euros.
The Government is also focused on reducing bureaucratic burden on teachers and continuing to promote the reduction of teacher-student ratios. However, it's important to note that the previous administration, the PP, is alleged to have increased teacher-student ratios by 20%, resulting in classrooms with 28 students in Primary, 33 in Secondary, and between 38 and 40 in Baccalaureate.
In his speech, Pedro Sánchez emphasized the Government's firm commitment to quality, dignity, and institutional and social and economic recognition of the educational community. The Government's commitment to education includes laws that aim to bring dignity, quality, and excellence to children and young people.
The announced plan is a significant step towards providing quality education to all, regardless of economic status or cultural background. It's a commitment to a brighter future for Spain's children and youth.
