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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 yesterday 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 2 days ago 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

  • 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, thanks to a new partnership with Sport England. It comes after the arm’s-length body extended its highly succe ssful Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) to the Isle of Man. The move follows discussions, which started at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022, between Sport England, Isle of Man Sport and the Department of Education, Sport and…

    read more Wed, Mar 6th 2024 10:30 am 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

  • 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 Apprenticeship and Vocational Training Assistance (VTA) schemes both support local businesses to develop a future ready workforce for the Isle of Man. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC) has worked alongside the Chamber of Commerce, University College Isle of Man (UCM) and Isle of Man Skills Board to revamp the schemes which will go liv…

    read more Fri, Feb 9th 2024 10:30 am by www.gov.im on gov.im

  • 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 the picturesque West Baldwin, will provide outdoor learning opportunities for young people on the Isle of Man and is a key part of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s Youth Strategy. The soft launch will start with free training days for teachers to show them the facilities and learn how they can be used to help young people. Students from Un…

    read more Thu, Feb 8th 2024 3:58 pm by www.gov.im on gov.im

  • 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 a distinguished Fellow of Cambridge University’s Institute for Sustainable Leadership (CISL) and a world leader in her field, with more than 25 years of experience in business transformation. During her talk, ‘Making Sustainability a Reality’ she will delve into the theme of sustainability, exploring the critical role of wellbeing economies, purpose-dri…

    read more Wed, Feb 7th 2024 7:00 am by www.gov.im on gov.im

  • 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 in the Spring. It comes after the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) appointed Energy Development Services (EDS) Limited to deliver a range of courses on a two year contract. The company specialises in the training and assessment areas of various fuel sectors, including both domestic and commercial gas, OFTEC oil, electrics and water. The c…

    read more Mon, Feb 5th 2024 4:12 pm by www.gov.im on gov.im

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