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• Sir Mark Cavendish to open raceway renamed in his honour

  Sir Mark Cavendish will return to the Isle of Man raceway where he fell in love with cycling as a young boy next month to see it renamed in his honour. Children from every school in the Isle of Man have been invited to attend the launch of the Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway at the National Sports Centre in Douglas — the culmination of a community project involving thousands of young people. The project celebrates Sir Mark’s legacy by encouraging the next generation to follow their dreams, while recognising the…

  read more 6 days ago by desc.gov.im

• SPARK 2025: Family festival returns to inspire children about nature

  The action-packed family festival SPARK will return this summer, bringing with it a bigger, bolder programme celebrating creativity, imagination and the natural world.  Following a hugely successful debut in 2024, which attracted more than 1,000 attendees, the one-day event on Saturday 5 July will see the Villa Marina transformed into a vibrant hub of performance, play and participation — all under this year’s theme of nature.  From music and theatre to hands-on workshops and outdoor play, SPARK 2025 invit…

  read more Tue, May 27th 2025 1:00 AM by desc.gov.im

• New youth scheme to inspire positive role models

  An inspiring new Young Workforce Scheme, designed to help young people become future youth workers, positive role models and community leaders, has been launched. The Isle of Man Youth Service scheme will see young people from every secondary school invited to take part, with training kicking off this term. The programme offers: Accredited learning and recognised qualifications Real-life experience supporting junior youth clubs Mentoring from experienced professionals Students aged 16 and over, who complet…

  read more Mon, May 12th 2025 1:00 AM by desc.gov.im

• Views sought on plans to modernise education laws

  People are being asked to share their views on the latest plans to refresh and modernise the Isle of Man’s education laws. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture has today launched a six-week consultation on the draft Education (Amendment) Bill, which is designed to update education laws in line with current expectations and future needs. Key areas such as inclusion, safeguarding and provision for additional educational needs require updated legal frameworks to ensure that all children and young pe…

  read more Fri, May 2nd 2025 1:00 AM by desc.gov.im

• Annual overview sets direction for the future of school improvement

  The first annual overview of the external validation process of schools and educational services in the Isle of Man has been published by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC), providing key insights into the quality of education across the Island. This overview produced by Etio, highlights both strengths and areas for growth and development identified through a rigorous external validation process. The findings will support continuous improvement and ensure the best possible outcomes for a…

  read more Tue, Apr 29th 2025 1:00 AM by desc.gov.im

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