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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than replacing the whole Act, the Bill enhances it — adding new powers, clarifying responsibilities, and removing outdated provisions.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…
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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than replacing the whole Act, the Bill enhances it — adding new powers, clarifying responsibilities, and removing outdated provisions.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…
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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…
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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. Anticipation is especially high after last year’s concert, a festive highlight for many, was cancelled when Storm Darragh swept through the Isle of Man. The 2025 programme blends traditional singalong carols with festive classics and unexpected treats, including music from Star Wars, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and a new works by MYO guitar teacher…
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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 schools by September 2026. The new English Entitlement and Assessment Frameworks, which have been successfully piloted in selected primary schools over the last 12 months, set clear end-of-year expectations for children from Year 1 to Year 6. They are designed to help learners master key skills and concepts, embed learning securely, and make steady progres…
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