2023 news

Children, young people, parents, carers and professionals are being asked for their views on how Jersey can build a more inclusive early years and education system.

The third year of the Jersey Public Service Early in Careers programme is being launched. The aim is to attract young and on-island talent to consider careers in the public sector through paid internships.

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

Following an increase in the number of staff available, more children and young people than ever before are benefiting from mental health and wellbeing support in schools.

Children, young people, and their parents, carers and families are being encouraged to learn how they can support their own wellbeing and mental health following Children and Young People’s Mental Health Week, 6 to 12 February.

The Public Health Department is advising parents of children in the reception classes at Grouville primary school to take up the offer of preventative treatment from group A Streptococcal and chickenpox.

An increase in investment, staffing numbers, and a broader range of support has been introduced to respond to the increase in mental health issues amongst children and young people.

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, has confirmed that Student Finance maintenance grants will increase by 3.8% in September 2023, to support students with the cost of living.

During Children and Young People’s Mental Health Week from the 6 – 12 February Islanders are being reminded of the ways they can increase their own wellbeing and get access to support.

The Autism Education Trust’s partner ‘hub’ in Jersey, led by the Autism and Social Communication Inclusion Team (ASCIT), has won an award in recognition of the training they deliver...