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• Your chance to support modernisation of education law

  The public’s views are being sought on various aspects of the education system including catchment areas, additional educational needs and mobile phone use. The results of the Education Amendment Bill consultation will modernise areas of existing education law and policy. It is hoped that amendments to the Education Act 2001 will help to meet the needs for the delivery of education provision for the future. The Education (Amendment) Bill is due to be introduced into the branches of Tynwald early 2025. Mini…

  read more Thu, Mar 28th 2024 2:38 pm by www.gov.im on gov.im

• More than 240 receive Duke of Edinburgh awards

  More than 240 young people have received their bronze or silver Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award at a special ceremony in Douglas on Tuesday. Secondary school students and independent groups achieved their awards after volunteering, taking part in physical activity and learning new skills, before completing an expedition. Each received a certificate from Thelma Corrin who has accommodated hundreds of participants over the years at her campsite in Ballaspit, St John’s. The theme of this year’s ceremony was…

  read more Wed, Mar 27th 2024 11:22 am by www.gov.im on gov.im

• Sarah Maltby MHK joins the DESC in arts and culture role

  Sarah Maltby MHK has joined the Department for Education, Sport and Culture. The Douglas South MHK has delegated functions relating to arts and culture, including chairing the Isle of Man Arts Council and overseeing the Villa Gaiety complex. Mrs Maltby, who is also a political member for the Department for Enterprise, said: ‘I am really looking forward to working within the DESC political team and helping to shape policies and strategies to make a difference. ‘As I have had over 14 years’ experience within…

  read more Fri, Mar 22nd 2024 4:22 pm by www.gov.im on gov.im

• RSE to resume with resources made available to parents

  The teaching of Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) lessons will resume in primary and secondary schools in the Isle of Man after the Easter holidays. Schools will prioritise specific year groups with a phased approach to the reintroduction and delivery of a full curriculum from September 2024. Lessons will be based on Scotland’s Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) programme but changes have been made to the way resources are shared with parents and how teachers are trained, which address t…

  read more Tue, Mar 19th 2024 12:02 pm by www.gov.im on gov.im

• Isle of Man Sports Awards: Rodd and Holden take top honours

  Rugby star Bevan Rodd and cyclist Lizzie Holden have been awarded the top honours at the Isle of Man Sports Awards in Douglas. Prop forward Rodd, 23, scooped the Sportsman of the year prize, after helping England to a third place finish at the Rugby World Cup in South Africa and club side, Sayle Sharks, reach their first Gallagher Premiership final for 17 years. He said: ‘I am delighted to receive this recognition. Last year was full of highlights for me and I am very proud to win this award.’ Holden was c…

  read more Mon, Mar 11th 2024 4:21 pm by www.gov.im on gov.im

• The Isle of Man’s most talented young athletes to benefit from greater support

  “The next generation of high performance athletes in full-time education could receive access to a level of support previously unheard of on the Isle of Man…”

• Revamped vocational schemes to benefit people, employers and economy

  “Two vocational support schemes have been significantly updated to help individuals develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career. The Ap…”

• The Outdoor Learning Centre reopens after major revamp

  “The Outdoor Learning Centre (OLC), formally known as Ardwhallan, has welcomed its first visitors after a major revamp. The OLC, which is found nestled in t…”

• Sustainability expert Dr Victoria Hurth to deliver Biosphere Lecture

  “Sustainability expert, Dr Victoria Hurth, will deliver UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man’s annual lecture at the Manx Museum in Douglas on 17 April. Dr Hurth is…”

• Gas and OFTEC training to be provided on Isle of Man

  “Engineers will be able to keep up-to-date with industry required gas, OFTEC and unvented hot water training and accreditation on the Isle of Man starting i…”

• Olympic snowboarder to be guest at Isle of Man Sports Awards

  “Olympic snowboarder Zoe Gillings-Brier will be the guest of honour this month’s Isle of Man Sport Awards. Gillings-Brier is the first and only British snow…”

• School validation process paves way for new era of education improvement

  “A new external validation process will get underway initially in five Isle of Man schools next week before it is rolled out across all educational settings…”

• Castle Rushen High School: Indicative masterplan made public and includes pool

  “An indicative plan to redevelop Castle Rushen High School has been made public and includes a new swimming pool. The Department of Education, Sport and Cul…”

• Artists invited to design artwork panels on Douglas Promenade

  “An opportunity for three artists to design five artwork panels on Douglas Promenade. A partnership between the Department of Infrastructure and the IOM Art…”

• Isle of Man Sports Awards shortlist revealed

  “The shortlist for next month’s Isle of Man Sports Awards has been unveiled. It includes some of the stand out performers from last summer’s Island Games in…”

• Plan to keep Southern Swimming Pool open

  “A proposal has been presented to the Department for Education, Sport and Culture that would enable the Southern Swimming Pool to continue to operate within…”

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