Education, Training and Careers News
Opening of first primary school cycle shelter
Laxey School is the first of the Island’s primary schools to install a covered cycle shelter, providing pupils and staff with a dedicated bicycle storage...
Friday, 27 May 2022
More than 1,000 children take part in Manx Youth Games
Around 1,100 budding athletes took part in the Sporting Club Manx Youth Games on Saturday, which included 14 different sports.
The Isle of Man’s largest...
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Crucial Crew 2022 teaches children how to cope in an emergency
Multiple agencies will come together to teach primary school children how to stay safe and look after their mental health at a community event in Douglas next...
Monday, 9 May 2022
Heartstopper: Joe Locke describes Netflix role as ‘dream come true’
A school student, who beat 10,000 teenagers to land a starring role in the hit Netflix drama Heartstopper, has described it as a ‘dream come true’.
Joe...
Saturday, 30 April 2022
New head teachers appointed for Ballakermeen and Queen Elizabeth II
Two Isle of Man secondary schools will have new head teachers from September after the successors to their longstanding leaders were appointed.
Graeme Corrin...
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
Science and History course switch follows exam board review
Secondary schools in the Isle of Man will switch to a different science and history examination system from September, following a review of IGCSE and GCSE...
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Draft Childcare Strategy published
Today the Isle of Man Government have published a draft Childcare Strategy as part of the delivery of Our Island Plan.
The Childcare Strategy explores the...
Tuesday, 15 March 2022
Students to help businesses adopt sustainable practices
An initiative will give University College Isle of Man (UCM) students the opportunity to work with businesses and help them become more sustainable.
The...
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Hundreds start training for Sporting Club Manx Youth Games
Hundreds of children have started training towards the Sporting Club Manx Youth Games, on the same day that the 2022 event was officially launched in...
Tuesday, 25 January 2022
Christmas holiday voucher scheme approved
Parents and carers of children who are registered for free school meals in the Isle of Man will receive vouchers to spend on groceries during the Christmas...
Thursday, 16 December 2021