Education, Sport and Culture News

Hundreds set for increased pre-school credit payment

From September, hundreds of parents will receive an additional £746 to help pay for their child’s nursery or childminder place in the year before they start...
Monday, 25 July 2022

Tynwald supports strategy to give children the best possible start

A strategy designed to give every child in the Isle of Man the best possible start in life has been unanimously supported by Tynwald. The Childcare Strategy...
Friday, 22 July 2022

Young people recognised for ‘outstanding cultural contribution’

Seven students have been recognised for their ‘outstanding contribution’ to Manx culture by the North American Manx Association (NAMA) at a ceremony in...
Friday, 8 July 2022

Jurby School returns to the Lakes

Pupils at Jurby Community School have recently returned from a four-day Wilderness Expedition to the Lake District. The aim of the expedition was to develop...
Friday, 1 July 2022

Strategy to build on Manx language revival

A strategy, which aims to more than double the number of people learning and speaking Manx by 2032, has been launched. The Isle of Man’s native language has...
Friday, 24 June 2022

Manx Youth Orchestra to mark 50th anniversary with special concert

The Manx Youth Orchestra (MYO) will be joined on stage by more than 70 former players and conductors in Douglas next week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of...
Friday, 24 June 2022

Schools to celebrate UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man

Schools are to explore and celebrate the Isle of Man’s UNESCO Biosphere status with a special week of activities.  The Isle of Man is the only entire nation...
Monday, 20 June 2022

Teachers and lecturers to receive pay deal next month

Teachers and lecturers in the Isle of Man will be paid more than those teaching in the London fringe when a new pay deal is implemented next month.  It comes...
Friday, 17 June 2022

Isle of Man teacher training programme launched

People will be able to train as secondary school teachers in the Isle of Man from September. The International Qualified Teacher Status Programme will be...
Thursday, 16 June 2022

New scheme launched to support families over summer holidays

Charities and community groups are being invited to apply for funding to help provide activities and healthy meals for children, who are eligible for free...
Wednesday, 1 June 2022