School Council urges Education Ministry to improve inspections
The Island School Council of Fuerteventura held an ordinary session on Monday, discussing issues that affect the island’s educational community and presenting island‑wide proposals.
The body, created on 3 October 2024, was the first of its kind in the Canary Islands and has become a participatory space for families, students, teachers, unions, social organisations and public administrations.
During the meeting, participants examined educational needs across the entire territory, emphasizing the importance of planning and coordination among institutions. The president of the Cabildo, Lola García, who chairs the Council, outlined actions carried out under the Plan Cabildo Actúa, coordinated with the Education Ministry, schools and municipalities, aimed at improving school infrastructure on the island.
One of the most highlighted points was the urgent need to upgrade the facilities of the Island Office of Education and Educational Inspection. The Cabildo has already forwarded this demand to the Canary Islands School Council in response to requests from workers and service users, the Cabildo of Fuerteventura said in a press release.
“Improving the premises of the Island Office of Education and Inspection is a priority for the quality of our educational system,” the Cabildo stated.
First Scholarships for Students with Special Needs
Vice‑president of the Island School Council, Adargoma Hernández, defended the continuation of the island’s scholarship policy, which makes the Cabildo the Canary Islands’ biggest spender on study support. In the 2024/2025 academic year, €4.7 million have been allocated, including, for the first time, specific scholarships for students with special needs and mobility aid for vocational‑training students.
The Council is also processing grants for educational projects directed at schools, AMPAS and local administrations that run authorised nursery schools.
Three Working Groups Established
The Council also approved the creation of three working commissions:
- Rural schools and canteens
- Vocational training and higher education
- Infrastructure and transport
The Island School Council enjoys broad representation from the educational community: families, students, teacher centres, municipal school councils, the social council of the Integrated Vocational Training Centre Majada Marcial, Rural Schools, ecca.edu, ULPGC, UNED, the Chamber of Commerce, third‑sector organisations, the island ministries of Education and Social Action, unions, administrative staff, island councillors from all political groups, the island Director of Education on behalf of the Government of the Canary Islands, and representatives from the six municipalities.