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  • Major changes in the new Education Bill

    The Education Act 2001 has been the primary legislation in education for the past 13 years. It was necessary to make changes in 2009 [Education (Mischellaneous Provisions) Act 2009] and now the Department of Education and Children believes the time is right to look at new legislation in some key areas. By considering a new Education Bill all areas of the present legislation will be considered. This consultation is about the policy principles that may be used as the basis for drafting the... More
    Closed 22 November 2017

  • Pre-school and early years childcare and education survey

    Through the Programme for Government 2016-2021 the Government has committed to: increase the coverage of pre-school education facilities across the island increase the hours available through the pre school credit scheme This survey is specifically designed for parents of children under 5 years of age. It aims to: gather views on how accessible and affordable pre-school and early years education and childcare is at present find out what the... More
    Closed 15 December 2017

  • The New Education Bill

    The Education Act 2001 has been the primary legislation governing what happens in education since it came into effect in 2004. It was necessary to make changes in 2009 and now the Department of Education, Sport and Culture believes the time is right to look at new legislation in some key areas. A consultation has occurred on principles and the Department is grateful for the feedback and comments of all who took part in that exercise. In considering a new Education Bill, all areas... More
    Closed 20 March 2019

  • Remote Learning review survey 2020

    Seeking stakeholder views on IOM schools’ remote learning provision during the Covid-19 school closures More
    Closed 10 August 2020

  • Voucher Survey

    Dear Parent/Guardian, The food shopping voucher scheme that was introduced during the COVID19 pandemic on the Island has now been extended from July to September 2020. We would very much like to understand the challenges faced by parents and carers during the school holiday periods and are currently seeking your views on the voucher scheme taking place during summer 2020. The survey is anonymous and no personal identifying information will be requested. ... More
    Closed 7 September 2020

  • Additional Education Needs (AEN) Code of Practice – Stakeholder Views Survey

    The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) is required to produce an Additional Education Needs (AEN) Code of Practice to give relevant public authorities (principally schools, UCM and aspects of the Department) guidance on how to discharge their statutory duties with regards to AEN once the Education Bill becomes law. What precisely constitutes Additional Education Needs is yet to be agreed, but the term Special Educational Needs is more widely recognised and is... More
    Closed 11 December 2020

  • Racial and Cultural Awareness in Education on the Isle of Man

    We are s eeking stakeholder views with a view to updating the school curriculum in light of representations from the minorities community and others. Learning about ethnic minorities and their culture, lifestyles and other issues is currently covered in a wide variety of ways, and through various mediums and subjects in Island schools. At Primary school it is often covered thematically within wider topics looking at social, economic and wider cultural aspects of a place, person,... More
    Closed 4 January 2021

  • Literacy for All (parent perspective)

    The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) would appreciate your time in completing this survey to gain further insight into the thoughts and perceptions of parents and school staff in relation to the teaching of literacy skills on the Isle of Man. We would like to establish how best we can support all children and young people (including those with literacy needs / dyslexia) to secure good literacy skills. Purpose The information gathered will help... More
    Closed 24 May 2021

  • Vocational Training Assistance Scheme Review 2021

    As part of a review into the Isle of Man Education and Training functions, the Department of Education Sport and Culture seek your views on policy principles around the provision of support for vocational training. The responses to this consultation will be used to inform the policy required to develop a new proposed Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS). The principal purpose of providing financial assistance under the VTAS is to develop the skills of the Island's... More
    Closed 25 June 2021

  • Consultation on Student Awards Policy

    As part a review of the Isle of Man’s Education legislation, the Department of Education Sport and Culture seek your views on policy principles of Student Awards which will influence the content of future Student Award Regulations. More
    Closed 22 July 2021

  • Apprenticeship (Skills Development Review) 2021

    As part a review of the Isle of Man’s Education and Training functions, the Department of Education Sport and Culture seek views on policy principles around the provision of the apprenticeship scheme. The responses to this consultation will be used to inform the policy required to develop a new proposed Apprenticeship Scheme (Skills Development Scheme). The principal purpose of providing financial assistance under the Apprenticeship scheme is to develop the skills of the... More
    Closed 16 January 2022

  • Draft Isle of Man Government Childcare Strategy

    The Draft Childcare Strategy has been created with input from the Childcare Strategy Working Group, and officers from Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC); Department for Enterprise (DfE); Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC); and Treasury. This consultation is to seek feedback from parents, carers, employers, formal and informal childcare providers, and all relevant stakeholders on the actions arising from the Draft Childcare Strategy, to support a final... More
    Closed 26 April 2022

  • Secondary School Uniforms in Isle of Man Schools

    The Isle of Man Government has committed to consulting the public with a view to introducing guidance, where possible or required, to the Island’s secondary schools to inform their school uniform policies. Head teachers, together with their governing bodies, set the uniform policy and guidelines in each school. Any guidance resulting from this consultation would aim to address any potential parity issues around secondary school uniform, where possible and practicable to... More
    Closed 16 February 2023

  • Education (Amendment) Bill

    The Department is seeking the views of the public on areas that are considered appropriate for update in the proposed Education (Amendment) Bill. Who is this consultation for? Within ‘Our Island Plan’, which sets out the Island’s vision for the next 10-15 years, one of the Strategic Priorities is to provide ‘Outstanding lifelong learning and development opportunities for all’. To work towards this priority, the Department views it as essential that the... More
    Opened 27 March 2024
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