Education, Training and Careers News
Free school meal vouchers extended over summer
The Isle of Man Government is planning to extend its Free School Meal Voucher Scheme to help eligible families during the school holiday this summer.
The...
Monday, 20 July 2020
Statement from Dr Alex Allinson MHK following a statement from the Joint Trade Unions
Dr Alex Allinson MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture has issued this statement following today's (14 July) statement from the Joint Trade Unions. He...
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Higher Education Fair to go ahead thanks to student help
An annual event to help sixth form students learn more about life after school will go ahead thanks to support from local students.
The Higher Education Fair,...
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Teaching Union to ballot for strike action
A teaching union has written to the Isle of Man Government over plans to ballot its members for strike action later this month.The Isle of Man Government...
Tuesday, 7 July 2020
Minister Allinson's statement on COVID-19 - 29 June 2020
Thank you Chief Minister
Today Isle of Man students started their second full week back in their classrooms. Teachers and parents have contacted me about how...
Monday, 29 June 2020
New headteacher for Cronk Y Berry School
Alex Quane has been appointed as the new headteacher for Cronk Y Berry School.
Mrs Quane has worked in teaching since 1998, including most recently, seven...
Thursday, 25 June 2020
School attendance nears pre-COVID levels
The number of children now back at school in the Isle of Man is close to pre-COVID levels.
On Tuesday, more than 92% of primary and 86% of secondary age pupils...
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Independent review of education department's partnership with schools
The Council of Ministers has commissioned an independent review of how the Department of Education, Sport and Culture works with the Island’s primary and...
Monday, 22 June 2020
Plans to get children back in school ramped up
Plans to get all children back to school are being ramped up after the Chief Minister revealed the Island will become the first place in the British Isles to...
Friday, 12 June 2020
Speech: Chrissy Callaghan's statement on COVID-19 - 8 June 2020
Thank you Minister and good afternoon everyone,
We have over 50 Registered Nurseries and Playgroups and 75 Registered Childminders on the island at present...
Monday, 8 June 2020