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• Graham Kinrade to retire as DESC Chief Officer in 2026

  The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) can confirm that Graham Kinrade has taken the decision to retire from his role as Chief Officer during 2026. Mr Kinrade believes the timing is right for both himself and the organisation, particularly with a new political administration due to come into place shortly after the start of the next school year. He has dedicated almost four decades to public service, with most of his career spent in education. He began his career as a teacher in 1987 and pro…

  read more 4 days ago by desc.gov.im

• DESC’s 2025/26 Department Plan Received by Tynwald

  The Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC) plan for the year ahead has been received by Tynwald, reaffirming its commitment to raising educational standards, supporting learners, and expanding opportunities for people across the Isle of Man. Daphne Caine MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, said: 'The final year of this administration must be about momentum and delivery. Our plan focuses on progress that lifts standards, widens opportunities, and makes a lasting difference for our c…

  read more Wed, Dec 10th 2025 12:00 am by desc.gov.im

• Modern education laws to help every child and young person thrive

  Legislation that will modernise the Isle of Man’s education system and create opportunities for every young person to thrive is set to be introduced to the House of Keys next week. The Education (Amendment) Bill updates and strengthens the Education Act 2001, the Island’s main education law. Rather than replacing the whole Act, the Bill enhances it — adding new powers, clarifying responsibilities, and removing outdated provisions. It aims to benefit all children and young people by creating a more flexible…

  read more Thu, Nov 20th 2025 12:00 am by desc.gov.im

• New Education Bill to have first reading in Keys

  Legislation that will modernise the Isle of Man’s education system and create opportunities for every young person to thrive is set to be introduced to the House of Keys next week. The Education (Amendment) Bill updates and strengthens the Education Act 2001, the Island’s main education law. Rather than replacing the whole Act, the Bill enhances it — adding new powers, clarifying responsibilities, and removing outdated provisions. It aims to benefit all children and young people by creating a more flexible…

  read more Thu, Nov 20th 2025 12:00 am by desc.gov.im

• Isle of Man Sports Awards 2025: Nominations Open

  People in the Isle of Man are invited to nominate athletes, teams and coaches for the 2025 Isle of Man Sports Awards, which will be held in February 2026. Names can be submitted across a dozen categories, including Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, which last year went to cyclist Sir Mark Cavendish and equestrian star Yasmin Ingham. To be eligible, nominees must be Manx or have resided on the Isle of Man for at least two years. A full list of categories can be found on the Isle of Man Sport website. N…

  read more Tue, Nov 18th 2025 12:00 am by desc.gov.im

• Manx Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert Returns

  “Traditional carols meet Star Wars as the Manx Youth Orchestra (MYO) returns to the Villa Marina on Saturday 6 December for its much-loved Christmas concert…”

• All schools to adopt consistent English assessments by 2026

  “The Isle of Man Government has introduced a consistent approach to English assessment in every primary school this month, with plans to extend it to all sc…”

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