2019 news

Teaching staff in Jersey will now receive an additional pay increase through a gainshare agreement.

A short-break service at the Department of Children, Young People, Education and Skills has received national recognition for the ‘excellent’ support it provides for autistic children and their families.

Efforts are underway to find out how to encourage Islanders back to Jersey after leaving to study in the UK or further afield.

Intertrust in Jersey has become the first business in the island to support the Pledge to Put Children First

The Ministers for Children and Education have congratulated Jersey’s School Council Network for their involvement in the Putting Children First campaign.

Jersey College for Girls is the first school to be independently reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework, commissioned by the Department of Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Students studying towards a qualification in design, engineering and construction will experience first-hand what a career in those industries might entail when they visit one of Jersey’s largest development sites this week

A revised set of standards to enhance young children’s experiences in schools and with childcare providers is being launched this week

The Children’s Minister has welcomed the findings of the Jersey Care Commission – ‘A Follow-Up Inspection of Children’s Social Work Services’ published today.

An 11-year-old Beaulieu Convent student who took part in a national engineering competition with nearly 800 young Islanders will have her winning design made into a prototype by Kingston University engineering students

A puppeteer who studied alongside The Muppets’ Jim Henson and uses puppets to educate international communities about hard-hitting topics is in Jersey today to lead a workshop for drama and performing art teachers

A group of teachers and teaching assistants has become Jersey’s first school team to qualify as national coaches to support the emotional wellbeing of children

Schools across the Island will join world-wide celebrations today to mark World Children’s Day and the 30th anniversary of a historic global commitment to promote and protect children’s rights

The Government of Jersey has launched an island-wide campaign today – on World Children’s Day – to encourage everyone in Jersey to support the Pledge to Put Children First

Teachers are being encouraged to complete the anoymous questionnaire

More than 45 volunteers from the finance industry have been trained by The Prince’s Trust to mentor young people in Jersey to prepare for the world of work.

The Minister for Education, Senator Tracey Vallois, has thanked all parishes for their ongoing support of the various youth clubs and projects across the Island

Young people in the northwest of the island can once again kickflip, bigspin and boardslide now that the skate ramp at St Ouen’s Youth Club has reopened

Career changers and islanders looking to develop their skills or study for a new qualification are being encouraged to attend a behind-the-scenes tour of Highlands College this week

A 14-year-old Le Rocquier School student, who has recently been fitted with a prosthetic arm, has praised his teachers for helping him overcome physical barriers to foster a love for construction.

Application forms are being sent today to all parents who registered for a Government school place for September 2020

This weekend, an internationally-renowned conductor will lead a youth singing workshop for young people ged 9 to 18.

Students at Haute Vallée have been driving forward literacy with a quirky library that used to transport thousands of students to and from school

The campaign has been recognised at the highest levels by the recruitment marketing profession

A well-known parrot who survived a school fire in the 90s and has helped thousands of new students settle into school life is celebrating his 70th birthday

Students will tomorrow debate the advantages and pitfalls of social media and the role it plays in the lives of young people

A number of initiatives are being organised in Jersey for National Care Leavers’ Week

Children and young people can spend next week honing their digital and culinary skills, as part of three half-term camps run by Skills Jersey

More than 3,000 career changers, job seekers and students found out about the diverse opportunities and training available across the island’s industries at this year’s Jersey Skills Show

A young woman who has shown 'outstanding commitment' to putting young people first and ensuring their voices are heard has been chosen as this year’s new Youth Ambassador

The first annual conference and graduation ceremony for government employees who support children and young people’s emotional mental health and wellbeing through the ELSA programme takes place tomorrow

Two hundred young people who attend Jersey Youth Service projects around the island are due to attend the YOSCARS event to celebrate their achievements this week

Students preparing for life after school and members of the public who are considering a career change or developing their skills are encouraged to attend the Jersey Skills Show this week

Islanders are being encouraged to join the Big Education Conversation as part of a major review of Jersey’s education system.

Children and young people are today being reminded of the mental health provision and support available to them, as well as new initiatives being launched by the Children, Young People, Education and Skills department

The Minister for Children has issued a statement about the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry

School children are benefitting from an exercise initiative that aims to improve their fitness, wellbeing and concentration.

The sixth cohort of islanders to complete an apprenticeship programme that is unique to Jersey will graduate at a ceremony on Tuesday [8 October].

Another school has revised its mobile phones policy in a bid to enhance learning and wellbeing and ‘liberate’ students from the pressures associated with social media.

St Helier businesses are being encouraged to take to the streets of town next week to congratulate this year’s cohort of University College Jersey students who are graduating

Starting this term all Government of Jersey primary and secondary schools will be independently reviewed. The reviews will evaluate the quality of provision for Jersey’s pupils, with a report of the findings being made available to the public

A teacher from an award-winning organisation that pioneered dedicated GCSE and A-Level equivalent courses for the design, engineering and construction professions is in Jersey this week

Two pilot schemes have been launched to promote healthy eating

Twelve students have taken their place on the first social work degree course in Jersey

Nearly 200 schoolchildren have signed up to a trial project to provide nutritionally balanced lunches at two primary schools

Islanders who are interested in a career in engineering or construction are being invited to look around Jersey’s largest construction project and find out about the wide variety of professions available.

Students from Le Rocquier are travelling to London as part of their GCSE course

Education Minister updates Scrutiny on the number of teaching vacancies at the start of the school year

Author of LGBT+ children’s books to visit Jersey for Channel Islands Pride

The Assistant Minister for Social Security, Education and Health, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, has responded to calls to add additional degree courses to the island’s Critical Skills list.

Jersey's GCSE results have been released today, with more pupils than ever before achieving the higher grades of 7-9 and A/A* this year.

Students in Jersey have maintained the high standards achieved last year, with our young people achieving a higher pass rate than those in England

Skills Jersey is issuing advice to young people ahead of A-level results day next week, and GCSE results day later this month.

All 15 places on a new BA (Hons) Social Work (Jersey) degree, run by University College Jersey at Highlands College, have been filled

Have your say on Early Years education at an engagement day

Professors, business leaders and politicians will next week discuss how Jersey can prepare its future workforce for the next generation of challenges

A campaign to recruit a high-profile candidate has been launched

Jersey’s Children’s Minister has announced plans to hold the first annual Children’s Day on 3 July 2020, as part of the Government’s response to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry

A new year-long scheme to provide redress to people who, as children, suffered abuse or harm, between 1945 and 2005 has been launched.

A teacher who has worked in education for 27 years has been appointed as the interim Principal of Highlands College

Students will next week learn about acting safely, legally and ethically in the digital world and be inspired to consider a career in cyber security

The Chair of the States Employment Board and Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, has today announced that the Government has reached agreement with NASUWT teaching union officials about the 2018-20 pay offer, after months of negotiations.

More than 100 students will pitch their designs to a panel of experts.

Jersey Festival of Learning offers talks, classes and one-to-one sessions for islanders thinking of changing career or learning something new

Two schools that educate and support young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties have joined to form La Sente – a school that aims to inspire positive change in a safe and nurturing environment

A major review of school funding is to be carried out

Schools promote deaf awareness

Significant changes in Jersey’s Youth Justice System have resulted in substantial reductions in the number of young people entering the criminal justice system for the first time, a new report today reveals

The States Employment Board (SEB) met yesterday evening to review the outcome of the past two weeks of negotiations with the NASUWT and NEU teaching unions.

Planned school closures ahead of NEU teacher strike action.

Proposed industrial action by NEU on 15 and 16 May 2019.

Islanders can have their say on a government strategy for developing post-16 education

School children will have their ideas judged by a panel of construction and design professionals next week.

View the planned school closures for tomorrow's proposed strike by members of the NEU

Nutritionally balanced meals could be provided for primary school children, if a pilot project can demonstrate that the model is feasible in Jersey.

Students have had the chance to meet and question growers and food producers

The festival celebrates the skills and talent in Jersey's hospitality industry

Update on the proposed industrial action scheduled to take place on Tuesday 26 March by members of NASUWT

Islanders interested in or already working in civil engineering are being encouraged to apply for a part-time course that allows students to work in the industry while they study.

Islanders interested in studying a new degree course that will help build a home-grown team of social workers have a further opportunity to apply for a place.

Information about the NEU industrial action on Tuesday 19 March

Information about university courses, apprenticeships, gap year opportunities and workplace training will be available at this year’s Higher Education Fair at Fort Regent.

Education Minister Senator Tracey Vallois will open the Jersey Youth Service annual conference on "The Rights of the Child" on Saturday

Report gives views of people in Jersey with experience of care

The Safeguarding Partnership Board (SPB) and Government departments are joining forces to raise awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) as part of a national awareness day on Monday, 18 March.

Four Highlands College students will take part at an inter-island competition this week to showcase the skills they have learnt during their apprenticeships.

Jersey’s Education Minister and senior officers are visiting schools to listen to the voice of the child and meet staff on the front-line to hear the real day-to-day issues they face.

Jersey’s Government has launched one of the largest recruitment campaigns for social workers the island has ever seen.

A fundamental new plan for Jersey’s children, young people and families, which aims to make sure Jersey is the best place to grow up and also improves everyday lives, is launched today.

Islanders interested in careers in hospitality, finance, technology, retail and engineering are being encouraged to attend a series of events this week.

Next week, Jersey is hosting a national culinary competition that will see local students team up with chefs to compete against top colleges from across the UK

Nine nursery assistants are taking part in the island’s first childcare apprenticeship scheme.

The deadline for applications for children starting a school nursery in September 2019 is Friday 1 March.

Jersey’s first Children’s Rights’ Officer and Ministers are encouraging islanders to celebrate the rights of all children and young people in care, as part of National Care Day.

Students interested in construction are invited to take part in a four-day holiday camp during half term.

Students will be spending two weeks in Nepal working with children in the Lamjung region.

The IT services that support Jersey’s primary schools have been awarded Cyber Essentials certification to recognise that they have taken steps to protect against cyber attacks.

To mark Safer Internet Day, students at Jersey's secondary schools will receive lessons about using online technology safely and responsibly.

In a bid to provide extra support for young carers, a pilot scheme to create a carer's card is being developed.

More than 150 primary and secondary school students and their teachers were yesterday presented with a copy of the Pledge to Put Children and Young People First at a workshop hosted by Jersey’s Children’s Minister

Students and their parents or guardians are being invited to attend information sessions about the financial help that is available for studying at university

Parents of children who are in their final year at a States’ primary school are being sent a letter this week to confirm their child has a place at their catchment secondary school

States of Jersey professionals who work to safeguard vulnerable children and adults have been recognised for their “outstanding contributions” at an awards ceremony

Schools have been renewing their contingency plans before the planned industrial action next week. Here is a list of how they will be affected by the action.

The Minister for Education, Senator Tracey Vallois, has established a new Policy Development Board to focus on Early Years.