40 years ago, after decades of political dictatorship, an education cooperative was born in Granada, Spain. Together with other organizations affiliated with education they decided to take a chance on an early years education project which would better address the educational needs of children aged 0 – 6 years.  The council was taking its first steps in democracy and offered its support.  They joined forces and with the local council acting as patron they set up the first and to date only publicly financed alternative educational model in Granada, known as the “Granada Municipal Infant Schools”.  Since its establishment their educational model has been recognized both nationally and internationally as a model of best practice.

However, every once in while during the schools´ history, aspects of local and regional administration have placed the life of the project under threat, despite the fact that the schools have made a valued contribution and been recognized for doing so.  Supporters of the project must keep up a constant defence in the solid conviction that these schools educational model both contributes to and generates positive values in society.

These schools have impacted the lives of the several generations who have passed through their doors.  In this documentary we invite you to step inside and see for yourself how their way of approaching education is unique, with participation from the whole educational community (both teachers and families).