Education, Sport and Culture News

Last Thursday we made the difficult but decisive decision to close all schools and childcare facilities on the island. Since then The Department for Education,...

Given the continued growth in numbers of COVID-19 cases on the Island, hub schools, nurseries and childminders will not reopen tomorrow (Monday 8 March).  The...

The Council of Ministers acted decisively last night when it became apparent that the safety of our school children had been compromised. Increasing...

Parents of children who normally get free school meals will again receive vouchers to spend on essential groceries during the circuit break lockdown. Schools...

Thank you Chief Minister. The increase in the number of cases is a cause for concern, and reemphasises why all of us have to take the current situation...

Following two Year 7 pupils at QEII High School testing positive for COVID-19, all Year 7 pupils who attend the school and everyone they live with must...

Schools, nurseries, playgroups and childminders in the Isle of Man will close to most children from Wednesday as the Island enters a 21 day circuit break. This...

An amateur society has become the first to be accepted for new Isle of Man Arts Council funding that will protect their shows at the Gaiety Theatre from...

The Isle of Man Government is on the hunt for a permanent Chief Executive Officer to lead the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC). The Department...

Mr Speaker, Schools play a pivotal role within our modern society.  They are at the heart of our communities.  However, the key to their success is to...