News

Use school grounds responsibly, Minister cautions

School may be closing for the summer today (Friday) but schools grounds, including playing fields and pitches, remain open for everyone to use. ‘These...
Friday, 18 July 2014

New headteacher for Scoill Vallajeelt

The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Denise Lyon has been appointed headteacher of Scoill Vallajeelt with effect from January...
Friday, 18 July 2014

Minister welcomes new Department Members

Richard Ronan MHK, Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, has welcomed two new political members to the Department. Zac Hall MHK and Chris Thomas MHK...
Friday, 18 July 2014

Thomas and Turner join Department of Infrastructure

Two new political members are joining Minister Phil Gawne MHK at the Department of Infrastructure. Chris Thomas MHK and Juan Turner MLC will take up positions...
Friday, 18 July 2014

Insure you're ready to travel this summer

With the school summer holidays almost here, the Department of Health and Social Care is taking the opportunity to issue a reminder to the public on the...
Thursday, 17 July 2014

Isle of Man Arts Council sponsors Film School

The Department of Education and Children’s summer Film School is free for participants thanks to generous sponsorship from the Isle of Man Arts Council.  The...
Thursday, 17 July 2014

Commitment to local produce celebrated at Noble's Hospital

Government Catering Service is holding a ‘Manx Produce Week’ at Noble’s Hospital from 14 to 18 July, demonstrating the volume and quality of locally sourced...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Students learn Midwifery in an Island setting

The Department of Health and Social Care, working in partnership with Salford University Manchester, has for the first time offered training placements to...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Isle of Man Sport supports Pre-Games Drugs Testing

As the Commonwealth Games approaches, there is lots of activity in the background as the team prepares to compete on the World stage. One aspect of this...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Minister announces switch to IGCSE

Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Education and Children, today announced in Tynwald changes to 14-16 qualifications in secondary schools and the adoption of a new...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014