Education, Sport and Culture News

Childcare Credit Scheme backed by Tynwald

More parents will qualify for help towards early years education and childcare costs after a new scheme was backed by Tynwald on Wednesday. The Childcare...
Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Your chance to support modernisation of education law

The public’s views are being sought on various aspects of the education system including catchment areas, additional educational needs and mobile phone...
Thursday, 28 March 2024

More than 240 receive Duke of Edinburgh awards

More than 240 young people have received their bronze or silver Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award at a special ceremony in Douglas on Tuesday. Secondary...
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Sarah Maltby MHK joins the DESC in arts and culture role

Sarah Maltby MHK has joined the Department for Education, Sport and Culture. The Douglas South MHK has delegated functions relating to arts and culture,...
Friday, 22 March 2024

RSE to resume with resources made available to parents

The teaching of Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) lessons will resume in primary and secondary schools in the Isle of Man after the Easter...
Tuesday, 19 March 2024

The Isle of Man’s most talented young athletes to benefit from greater support

The next generation of high performance athletes in full-time education could receive access to a level of support previously unheard of on the Isle of Man,...
Wednesday, 6 March 2024

Isle of Man Sports Awards: Rodd and Holden take top honours

Rugby star Bevan Rodd and cyclist Lizzie Holden have been awarded the top honours at the Isle of Man Sports Awards in Douglas. Prop forward Rodd, 23, scooped...
Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Revamped vocational schemes to benefit people, employers and economy

Two vocational support schemes have been significantly updated to help individuals develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career. The...
Friday, 9 February 2024

The Outdoor Learning Centre reopens after major revamp

The Outdoor Learning Centre (OLC), formally known as Ardwhallan, has welcomed its first visitors after a major revamp. The OLC, which is found nestled in the...
Thursday, 8 February 2024

Sustainability expert Dr Victoria Hurth to deliver Biosphere Lecture

Sustainability expert, Dr Victoria Hurth, will deliver UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man’s annual lecture at the Manx Museum in Douglas on 17 April. Dr Hurth is a...
Wednesday, 7 February 2024