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Speech: Teachers' pay statement by Dr Alex Allinson MHK

When I was appointed Minister in March this year I committed to help resolve the ongoing industrial dispute between the Department and the teachers of our...
Monday, 14 December 2020

Isle of Man Sport welcomes new members

A body that acts as an independent forum for the promotion and development of sport and recreation on the Island has appointed two new members. Isle of Man...
Wednesday, 9 December 2020

Views sought on how ethnic minority history and culture is taught in schools

People are being asked for their views on how children are taught about the history and culture of diverse ethnic minorities at school, including that of Black...
Monday, 7 December 2020

Manx Youth Orchestra set for Christmas show

The Manx Youth Orchestra (MYO) will perform its annual Christmas Festival Concert at the Villa Marina in Douglas on Saturday 12 December. The MYO brings...
Tuesday, 1 December 2020

Parents urged to register primary school starters

Parents of children who will start primary school in 2021 are reminded to register them with a school by 31 January, to help make the transition smooth and...
Tuesday, 1 December 2020

Tynwald backs funds to complete flumes

Tynwald has agreed to support the extra funding needed to complete a multi-million pound revamp of the swimming pools and water slides at the National Sports...
Wednesday, 18 November 2020

New headteacher for Ramsey Grammar School

Sarah Findlater has been appointed as the new headteacher for Ramsey Grammar School. Mrs Findlater is an experienced headteacher having led British Curriculum...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Douglas faith school changes admission policy

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School will welcome children of different faiths, or no faith, to enrol in the new school year after making changes to its...
Monday, 16 November 2020

Returning students offered space to study

Students returning home early from their studies in the UK are being encouraged to take up an offer of help from University College Isle of Man (UCM). Many...
Monday, 16 November 2020

Island school amongst first in Britain to use Lego’s Braille kit

An Isle of Man school is amongst the first in the British Isles to use a system designed by Lego as a new method of teaching pupils who have a visual...
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
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