Education, Training and Careers News
Dr Allinson's statement on COVID-19 - 8 March 2021
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,...
Monday, 8 March 2021
Island schools will not return on Monday (1)
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...
Sunday, 7 March 2021
Dr Allinson's statement on COVID-19 - 5 March 2021
The Council of Ministers acted decisively last night when it became apparent that the safety of our school children had been compromised.
Increasing...
Friday, 5 March 2021
Dr Allinson's statement on COVID-19 - 4 March 2021
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...
Thursday, 4 March 2021
Important message for students at St Ninian’s Lower and Ballasalla School
Following work by the contact tracing team, all students in Year 7 at St Ninian’s Lower School (Bemahague) and everyone they live with should stay at home and...
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Year 7 pupils at QEII High School and their households must self-isolate
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...
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Most vulnerable protected as schools close to most children
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...
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
Department for Education, Sport and Culture look to appoint inspirational leader for new era
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...
Thursday, 11 February 2021
Speech: Statement by Dr Alex Allinson MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture
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...
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Dr Alex Allinson MHK announces new era for Education Service
The policies and strategies that will ensure the Isle of Man’s Education Service is fit for the future will be achieved through a culture of increased...
Tuesday, 9 February 2021