The parents of children at the Gloria Fuertes Primary School in San Miguel de Salinas have denounced the Valencia Education Department after students in a Year 5 class have had to have a constant stream of supply teachers in only a few weeks.

In Spain it is the Education Department which organises supply staff whereas in the Uk the school arranges its own and has a trusted band of qualified staff to fill in when staff are ill.The denuncia concerns the delay in getting another permanent member of staff for the school.

This particular class has endured two long term leave of absence since returning to school after the Christmas holiday.The Association of Mothers and Fathers ,which is the equivalent of the PTA,are seeking some stability for their children.However there are rules to follow with regard to sick teachers.All that they are asking for is that someone stays with their children until the usual teacher returns.if that teacher is not going to return then a full time replacement must be found.