2022 news

Plat Douet School has been reviewed as part of the Jersey Schools Review Framework. The full report is available online.

The FE and Skills Actionable Agenda, which sets out the need to provide consolidated funding and support to allow Islanders to develop skills throughout their working life has been published.

A project to develop a vision, charter and framework to make the Island’s education system more inclusive is underway, a year on from a key review.

Following a thorough recruitment process, and a year as interim leader, Rob Sainsbury has been permanently appointed as the Chief Officer for the Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) department.

Following requests from stakeholders Islanders now have until 13 January to respond to a consultation on the guidance that accompanies the Children and Young People’s Law,

Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, joined over 60 Emotional Literacy Support Assistants – known as ELSAs –at Highlands College last week for their annual conference.

St Martin’s Primary School has recently been reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework and the report has been published today.

The Obesity, Diet and Physical Activity report 2021 has been published by the Public Health Intelligence team

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, has today published an update onher progress against the priorities she announced when taking office.

Springfield School is the first school this academic year to be reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework. The report can be reviewed in full online.

Islanders are invited to join in a week of activities as Jersey Youth Service (JYS) celebrates its annual Youth Work Week, Monday 7 November to Sunday 13 November.

The Minister for Children and Education has announced that student finance maintenance grants will increase by a total 10.1% this academic year, to keep up with the cost of living.

​Jersey’s first Participation Standards, setting out how to involve children and young people in Government decision-making has launched today.

​The Government of Jersey has today published a simpler, clearer funding formula setting out how budgets are established for the Island’s schools.

The Assistant Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Louise Doublet, has confirmed that legislation to secure the rights of all parents is proceeding at pace and will be lodged by the end of this year.

On World Mental Health Day, children, young people, and parents were reminded of the onIsland services available to support their mental health and wellbeing.

Social Work graduates from University College Jersey (UCJ) are celebrating a 100% pass rate, with almost half of those graduates receiving a First-Class Honours.

Students deciding their next steps for employment or education, and Islanders considering a career change are encouraged to attend the Jersey Skills Show next week.

Jersey Youth Parliament (JYP) has agreed the three campaigns they will be working on during their 18-month term: Housing, The Right to Play, and Diversity and Inclusion.

The Bailiff of Jersey, Sir Timothy le Cocq, will formally open a new youth and community centre at First Tower at 10.30 on Saturday October 1.

Over 14 Islanders have started the process to become a foster carer, following an Island-wide appeal.

A student exchange programme between Jersey and the US has been taking place this month.

Every child starting Reception will receive a Jèrriais translation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book Monkey Puzzle.

Hundreds of children, young people and those who work with them have been invited to help shape how they will be involved in future decisions made by the Government of Jersey.

A 24-hour support service for vulnerable families is celebrating its first anniversary by raising funds for Brightly Jersey today.

Government registered holiday clubs and activity clubs welcomed over 2,000 children over the summer holidays. Around 1,160 children attended holiday clubs and around 1,200 children attended activity clubs.

Students in Jersey have once again been very successful in their GCSE examinations, achieving higher results compared to students in England, with 81.6% of GCSE/IGCSEs graded at 4-9 (or C and above), and 32.0% at the highest grades 7-9 (or A/A*).

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, is inviting children and young people to shape how they will be involved in future decisions made by Government.

Students in Jersey have achieved high grades in their A levels this year, once again achieving a higher pass rate than students in England. 502 Jersey pupils were entered for 1407 A-Level examinations.

The new Minister for Children and Education is urging Islanders to come forward to help change a child’s life, as Jersey faces the biggest foster care crisis in ten years.

Students at Haute Vallée School are taking part in a two-week Summer School to boost their English and Maths skills, and develop their self-confidence and educational engagement.

School leavers and graduates are encouraged to drop-in to the free event at Highlands College Great Hall on Thursday 4 August, between 4pm and 6pm for information on local employment opportunities, internships and careers advice.

A free online platform has launched in Jersey allowing schools to connect with representatives and volunteers from local industries.

The Learning at Home website now includes a range of activities for children to do over the summer and deals from local eateries alongside offers from organisations such as Jersey Heritage and Jersey Sport.

Grouville school pupils trained as peer mediators

Grainville students appoint trainee teachers

Graduates who wish to apply for a new bursary for on-Island teacher training in secondary schools and colleges must apply by Monday, 11 July

Jersey's first public Children’s Day celebrations attracts thousands

School students offered online maths tuition as part of Covid-19 recovery programme

​A new bursary for graduates to do on-Island training to become secondary school teachers has been introduced by the Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) Department today.

​Age group awards have been presented to 22 Jersey students in a national competition that promotes careers in engineering.

Support for upcoming Jersey Children's Day

Islanders preparing for a career in digital technologies can now study for a degree through University College Jersey (UCJ) at Highlands College.

​More than 300 children, young people and their families have shared their views on how Jersey should celebrate its first public event for Children's Day on 3 July

The Government, in partnership with an independent survivors’ steering group, is asking children, young people and their families to share their views to help plan the first public event for Jersey Children’s Day this year.

Activities to mark Foster Care Fortnight (9-22 May) are continuing this week

​A 2.9% cost-of-living uplift will be applied to Higher Education maintenance grants, with effect from September 2022.

Foster carers in Jersey will be publicly recognised for the dedication and quality of care that they offer this Saturday (14 May).

Forty young people aged between 12 and 18 are needed for the project which has been spearheaded by the Jersey Youth Service. The application window opened on May 1st and closes on election day (22nd June 2022).

A new headteacher for Jersey College Prep. School has been appointed.

A newly formed Strategic Advisory Panel (SAP) made up of young people, parents, carers, and professionals, to offer advice and support on mental health, will be launched during Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May.

The first Language Policy for all Government schools and colleges will be launched this week (Thursday 5 May) as part of the major reform of Jersey’s education system.

A new agreement will allow Hautlieu School students to spend a month studying in Oregon.

A new book launched today will teach children about Jersey’s history.

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Islanders aged 16-25 can take part in a range of free courses offered by the Prince's Trust

Votes for the Foster Carer Awards are open from today

The results of the Teachers' Survey and on Student Characteristics have been released today.

Jersey students studying at Welsh universities from 2022-2023 will be charged the same fees as UK students

​Islanders can enrol on free courses to improve their basic English, maths and English as an Additional Language (EAL) skills at Highlands College, following additional Government funding.

Students will take part in a series of cyberworkshops to develop their digital skills

​The Government of Jersey, in collaboration with the Best Start Partnership organisation, is launching a free app for families with children under the age of five, as part of the COVID-19 recovery plans.

Gareth Hughes has been appointed as Headteacher of Victoria College

Tomorrow, the Government will join a national campaign to raise awaress of Child Exploitation

Social work staff and students are meeting at Highlands College today to celebrate World Social Work day.

​This week, Higher Education Fair - now in its 30th year - will return to Fort Regent for the first time since 2019.

Four headteachers have been appointed to lead four primary schools.

CYPES has confirmed the range of support services available for children and young people who are affected by the Ukraine crisis.

On World Book Day (Thursday 3 March), Jersey Library will officially become ‘fine free’.

Students from Victoria College have met with the Minister for Children and Education to discuss food poverty in Jersey.

The Government of Jersey has today launched a major campaign to urgently recruit foster carers.

Hundreds of Islanders have taken up professional re-training courses at Highlands College.

Nursery children at St John have recieved a Jèrriais dictionary, with support from Soroptimist International Jersey.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has seen more young people seeking support with their mental health

The Government of Jersey is partnering to review the support available for children and young people in schools.

School-based counselling is the most commonly-accessed form of mental health support for young people in Jersey.

Staff are working to reduce the waiting times for CAMHS service

Play facilities at La Sente have been upgraded following a visit from the Minister for Children and Education

The Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy has been launched today.

A Ceira leaver has thanked staff who have supported her through her Alevels, leaving care, to studying at University.

More children have access to hot nutritionally-balanced meals as a school meals pilot is extended to two more primary schools.