Education, Training and Careers News

Psychology teacher scoops Biosphere art award

A local teacher has won an award for her 'unique and fascinating' artwork which celebrates the Isle of Man’s UNESCO Biosphere status. The Island became the...
Tuesday, 23 November 2021

New Manx Youth Games shirts made from plastic bottles

Children set to take part in next summer’s Sporting Club Manx Youth Games will wear new eco-friendly shirts made from recycled plastic bottles with...
Monday, 22 November 2021

More than 1,000 students learn about future career options

More than 1,000 young people have taken the opportunity to explore their future career options by meeting potential employers at Employment and Skills...
Friday, 12 November 2021

Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy welcomes 115 young athletes

More than 100 Young Manx athletes, aged 13 – 16, have been selected to take part in the Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy 2021 – 2024 programme. The Academy will...
Thursday, 14 October 2021

Plans in place due to high school absence levels

Plans to prevent disruption to face-to-face lessons remain in place after a small number of schools reported high student and staff absence levels this...
Friday, 8 October 2021

Former student to become principal at University College Isle of Man

A local woman will return to the Island next year to lead a college she attended as a student. Jesamine Kelly will take over from Jo Pretty as principal at...
Thursday, 30 September 2021

St Mary’s school officially reopened after major remodel

An Isle of Man school has been officially reopened after a £4.5m project to transform its aging and cramped facilities into a learning environment fit for the...
Friday, 24 September 2021

Proportionate protective measures in place for new school year

Schools and University College Isle of Man (UCM) will maintain proportionate protective measures such as increased ventilation and extra hygiene precautions...
Thursday, 26 August 2021

Children to learn more about diverse ethnic minorities in Island schools

Island schools will consider trialling new schemes of work aimed at raising awareness and understanding of race and ethnic minority themes in history, the arts...
Tuesday, 17 August 2021

A-level students supported to make next steps

More than 400 students will be supported to make positive next steps in their education, training or employment after receiving their A-level grades on...
Tuesday, 10 August 2021