Back to school with a money boost

AS many as 1,591 nursery school children in Velez-Malaga will benefit this year from a campaign launched by the town council to help parents pay for books and school supplies.

Education councillor, Jose Alarcon, explained that parents will receive a €70 voucher, which they will be able to exchange for items at any local stationery shop.

A total of €125,000 has been allocated for this project.

For those families at risk of social exclusion, the Social Services Department is to pay the entire cost of books and supplies.