Accredited projects for mobility of learners and staff in school education

Summary

At La Julianita, we are very proud to have been pioneers in opening the doors to Europe for our 5-year-olds. With a score of 94 points, this project has been made possible thanks to the joint efforts of the families, who have thrown themselves into every step of the process. We are not just looking for technology, but to use it with heart so that our children learn skills that will serve them for life: independence, curiosity, and respect. It is a tribute to the enthusiasm of an entire community. 

Topic(s) addressed

Topics: 

• Independence and maturity (trips for 5-year-olds)
• Fearless language learning
• Digital literacy (Canva/Genially)
• Sustainability (vegetable garden and SDGs)
• Inclusion (UDA and families), and critical thinking

Julianín and the Sierra de Aracena are central to our work. 

Target group(s)

29 people: 

• 8 pupils (aged 5)
• 13 teachers (Early Years) and 
• 8 family members (mums and dads) 

Methodologies used

Key Competences: Julianín structures the Key Competences (age 3: body/Aracena/animals; age 4: emotions/Huelva/water; age 5: body/Spain/Europe/art) around the school garden as a central theme. Competences and assessment: We foster autonomy and digital competence through process-based formative assessment. Formal and informal links: Connecting the classroom, home and Europe via families and the SDGs. Inclusion: We apply Universal Design for All (UDA) to ensure full participation and cooperation. Active role: Pupils take centre stage through active methodologies (PBL, RBL, JBL and gamification) to solve challenges. External partners: Connections via Service-Learning (ApS) with partners in Turkey, Bologna, Crete, and France, enriching daily practice. Innovation: Use of technology (Canva/Genially) to connect the rural school with the world. 

Innovation environment

Innovation: Our rural school in the Sierra is leading the way Our 94-point score is grounded in teamwork and ongoing training following each observation. Positive climate: We prioritise emotional well-being and the Decalogue of Good Treatment, creating a safe environment where -year-olds can tackle new experiences with confidence. Sustainable use: The school garden is our living laboratory; we apply the Environmental and Water Decalogues linked to the SDGs. Holistic approach: Internationalisation and Julianin permeate the whole school, from the classroom to the families. Cross-sectoral cooperation: We collaborate with the local council and serve as a model for other schools through the Aracena CEP, sharing our best practices. 

Teachers’ role

Innovative teachers: We act as catalysts for experiences, integrating internationalisation and the Julianín programme to spark curiosity about Europe from the age of 3. Well-being: We prioritise emotional management through the ‘Decalogue of Good Treatment’, creating a safe environment that enables 5-year-olds to travel with confidence. Skills: Our improvement in digital and linguistic competence through active methodologies has earned us the Andalusian Award for Good Bilingual Practices this academic year. Cooperation: Success lies in peer learning; we share what we have learnt through job-shadowing to enrich our daily practice, achieving an open, flexible and innovative education. 

Impact and output

Direct impact: The pupils acquire a level of independence and European awareness that is exceptional for their age. They are participants with fewer opportunities due to their rural, mountainous environment and the limited opportunities for travel during the pre-primary stage. Inclusion: Through Julianín, we normalise internationalisation, demonstrating that age is not a barrier to global learning. Multiplier effect: Families act as ambassadors for the project in the region. We serve as a centre of reference for other schools through the Aracena CEP, where we share our learning outcomes and methodology. Extensive media coverage and the local impact consolidate our state school’s position as a benchmark for innovation and educational excellence. 

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