Education, Training and Careers News

Statement from Department of Education, Sport and Culture

Since the announcement by the British Government that most summer exams would be cancelled, the Department for Education, Sport and Culture has been in regular...
Friday, 8 January 2021

Update on nurseries, playgroups and childminders

On Tuesday, the Chief Minister ordered the closure of nurseries, playgroups and childminders for most children on the Isle of Man effective from 23.59 on...
Thursday, 7 January 2021

Remote learning stepped up as schools close

Schools and nurseries in the Isle of Man are to close from Thursday except for vulnerable children and those of key workers as the Island prepares to enter a...
Wednesday, 6 January 2021

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

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

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

School pupils receive free access to Microsoft apps

School pupils and educators on the Isle of Man have been given free access to a range of computer applications and learning tools under a scheme run by the...
Thursday, 29 October 2020