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