Consultation document issued by the Attorney General's Chambers with the approval of the Council of Ministers on the draft Interpretation Bill and draft Legislation Bill

The Department of Education and Children is inviting views on a new dyslexia policy, to replace the 2002 policy, and an accompanying guidance document, containing advice for parents and teachers about ways to support dyslexic children at home and at school. The policy will ensure the DEC remains in line with current research. It is hoped that by following the new policy and guidance teachers and parents will be more able to improve the educational outcomes and life chances for dyslexic students. The consultation may also be of interest to employers.

Achieving sustainable economic growth requires a fast, efficient and responsive planning system that includes a presumption in favour of development whilst protecting the countryside and enhancing the quality of the natural and built environment, which supports growth alongside regeneration, social and environmental sustainability, and has a greater emphasis on the quality of design.

A Draft Planning Policy Statement (PPS) on Planning & the Economy, has been published for consultation to coincide with an announcement as part of the budget debate by David Cretney, the Minister for Infrastructure. This details how planning can support the economy here in the Isle of Man.

Comments can be sent electronically to planning@gov.im or by post to

Department of Infrastructure
Planning and Building Control Division
Murray House
Mount Havelock
Douglas
Isle of Man IM1 2SF

Due to a large amount of interest, the consultation period is now extended until 5pm on Friday 4th May 2012.

The Department of Home Affairs is consulting on a proposal to amend the police codes so that instead of providing only for police FMEs the police may call on the services of an appropriate healthcare professional in the event a person in police custody requires medical assistance. The documents at the bottom of the page include the Impact Assessment, which sets out the purpose of the proposal and a copy of the draft order to amend the police codes.
If you have any views on the consultation you are invited to write to or email Tom Bateman at the address below before 3rd May 2012.

The Office of Human Resources is consulting on a revised draft Policy (previous title: ‘Employee Attendance at Work Policy’) and Guidance. The Guidance clarifies the responsibilities of managers, members of staff, Human Resources and Occupational Health; sets out procedures in respect of record keeping and reporting procedures for sickness absence; defines absence ‘triggers’ and offers advice to managers on conducting ‘Return to work’ discussions. Advice is offered on Occupational Health Referrals and the Occupational Health Assessment process is explained.
The document provides Flow Charts which summarise both Reporting and managing sickness absence procedures. Model Forms designed to support the Management of Sickness Absence Policy are included as a guide to enable Departments, Boards and Offices to design documentation that meets their needs whilst at the same time incorporating the core sickness data which needs to be recorded across Government.