2020 news

Statement from the Education Minister, Senator Tracey Vallois

The Department for Children Young People, Education and Skills has been advised of the following Covid-19 cases in schools and colleges from 16-17 December 2020.

The Department for Children Young People, Education and Skills has been advised of the following Covid-19 cases in schools and colleges from 15-16, December 2020

Safeguarding agencies and support services are concerned that the increase in COVID restrictions and changes to household routines over the festive period may result in cases of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants (SUDI).

Minister for Education has announced that she intends to extend the 20 hours of funded nursery education, offered to all children aged 3 to 4, to 30 hours from September 2021.

All nurseries, schools and colleges will continue to remain open until the end of term as they are not subject of any of the new public health measures and guidance introduced this week.

A pilot scheme has been launched to provide young people in Jersey with free, safe and anonymous online mental health and wellbeing advice and support.

Social workers, teachers, health visitors, nurses, youth workers, and police officers will be better-placed to identify and tackle signs of neglect in children by using a new tool.

Jersey’s new Children’s Minister will mark UNICEF World Children’s Day

Deputy Jeremy Maçon has been elected by the States Assembly as Minister for Children and Housing.

Teachers from schools across the Island took part in a webinar attended by over 100 principals from schools across China to share experiences of education during the coronavirus pandemic and to discuss to how to strengthen cooperation.

Statement from the Assistant Education Minister, Deputy Jeremy Maçon:

Three girls have been awarded bursaries of £1,500 to study STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) subjects at Highlands College.

Young people who want to shape the Island’s politics are being called upon to apply to become a member of Jersey’s Youth Parliament.

Assistant Education Minister, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, has issued the following statement

Parents who are registered for a Government school place for September 2021 have until 30 November to return their form to their catchment school.

More than 600 Jersey school children have entered this year’s Primary Engineer Competition, If You Were an Engineer, What Would You Do.

Jersey Youth Service is calling on young people to share their ambitions for the future of youth work as part of a national campaign.

Children’s Services will introduce a new system to improve the management of comments, compliments and complaints, following a recent review of the service.

Several initiatives are being organised in Jersey in recognition of National Care Leavers’ Week.

Statement from Council of Ministers on the proposed care memorial

The Assistant Minister for Education has given a statement in the States Assembly about COVID-19 and university students

Millions of pounds will be invested into Jersey’s education system as part of a long-term programme of reform if States Members agree.

Students at two secondary schools have been tucking into a free breakfast before lessons begin as part of a new initiative to help improve students’ wellbeing and concentration.

Following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases globally, departments across Government are reassuring the 1600 students studying off-Island (and their parents or carers) that support is available for them.

For the first time, this year’s Jersey Skills Show has been extended to a five-day event and will be brought to schools and Islanders virtually.

The Jersey Care Commission has published the first of its inspection reports of two children’s homes in the Island.

Ministers have toured the new Les Quennevais School, which opened its doors on time this term.　

A public exhibition showcasing the shortlisted designs for a memorial to acknowledge the children and young people who were failed and harmed whilst in Jersey’s care system, is due to open next month.

To celebrate European Day of Languages, this autumn every child starting Reception class across Jersey’s primary schools will receive a Jèrriais translation of Julia Donaldson’s classic picture book ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’.

Ministers have praised Jersey’s Youth Service and Liberate, the Channel Islands’ equality and diversity charity for hosting a ‘successful’ Jersey Virtual Pride 2020.

The Minister for Education is pleased to clarify that the Jersey Youth Service did not financially sponsor the statue of George de Carteret.

Young Islanders disappointed that they cannot travel to Guernsey to take part in this year’s Pride event can log on to an online party to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community instead.

An outdoor survival course which aims to build young people’s confidence and communication skills is still accepting applicants.

A Jersey charity has won the contract to prepare meals for five Island secondary schools.

The Minister for Education, Senator Tracey Vallois, the Minister for Children, Senator Sam Mézec and the Assistant Education Minister, Deputy Jeremy Maçon have written an open letter to students

More Jersey pupils than ever before have achieved at both the 4-9 (C and above) grades and at 7-9 (A/A*) in their GCSEs.

The Jersey Redress Scheme, which provides redress to people who, as children, suffered abuse or harm, between 1945 and 2005, closes to new applications on 31 August

Young people still have time to sign up for the Prince’s Trust Jersey’s outdoor adventure programme, which aims to help improve confidence, communication and teamwork.

The number of people applying to study at University College Jersey (UCJ) this year has risen by 20 per cent compared to last year.

Students in Jersey have achieved high grades in their A-levels this year, achieving a higher pass rate than their English counterparts.

Extra support will be available to the hundreds of students who will collect their A-levels and other level 3 results this week

A new online directory that includes more than 70 services that help children and families has been created on the Government of Jersey website.

Plans are underway to create Jersey’s first Youth Parliament and young people are being invited to get involved.

The Government of Jersey has invited the Independent Children’s Homes Association (ICHA) to review the Island’s residential children’s homes from next month.

Parents and carers who are keen to keep their children entertained during the summer holidays can now search for ideas on an online resource.

Two primary school headteachers – who have more than seven decades of teaching between them – are retiring this week.

The current Les Quennevais School, which has educated thousands of children during its 56-year history, is closing its doors for good on Thursday.

The law that protects Jersey’s children is being updated so that earlier help is given to children and families, with support services working closer together to understand, assess and meet the wellbeing needs of children.

The impact of COVID-19 on businesses, education and training will be the focus of this year’s Jersey’s Annual Skills & Employability Conference on Thursday.

Islanders can apply for a scheme that supports apprentices and businesses through professional mentoring and industry-specific training

The Children's Minister makes a statement about Jersey's first ever Children's Day

All schools and nurseries have been invited to choose a tree, to plant in their grounds, to celebrate and mark Jersey’s first Children’s Day, this Friday, 3 July 2020.

Two successful primary school headteachers have been appointed to launch new school partnerships in Jersey.

All primary and secondary school students will begin to return to school from next Monday 22 June, the Education Minister has announced today.

Primary schools in Jersey recorded a 93% attendance rate yesterday for the first day back to school for many students following the closures.

Young carers are being celebrated this week as part of a national campaign that aims to highlight the important role that carers play in our communities

Students, young people, businesses looking to recruit graduates, and Islanders seeking work or changing careers can receive online and virtual support from Skills Jersey

A teacher who was born and educated in Jersey has been appointed as the Principal of Highlands College

From today, Friday, 24 April, Jersey is the first place in the British Isles to ban smacking children.

Jersey’s smacking ban will come into force on Friday 24 April, meaning that the Island will be the first place in the British Isles to implement this important legal change.

The Higher Education Fair 2020 events have been postponed as a result of Universities and exhibitors from UK being no longer able to attend.

Hundreds of students will next week learn about acting safely, legally and ethically online and promote career opportunities in cyber security.

Grainville School has been independently reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework, commissioned by the department of Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Four students from Highlands College will travel to the Isle of Man this week to take part in the Skills Test Competition and showcase the skills they have learned during their apprenticeships.

This week, Skills Jersey is celebrating National Careers Week (2 -7 March) by hosting a range of free talks, workshops and drop-in sessions at Jersey Library.

Representatives from the National Youth Agency (NYA) are visiting Jersey this week to join in workshops and discussions on current developments in youth service work across the UK.

Update following the closure of Haute Vallée School and Mont à l'Abbé Secondary School due to roof damage.

Designers, artists, engineers and architects are invited to submit designs for a permanent memorial to acknowledge the children and young people who were failed and harmed while in Jersey's care system.

Inspection of roof damage has been undertaken and repairs should be completed tomorrow

Haute Vallée School and Mont à l'Abbé Secondary School are closed for the remainder of today, Thursday 13 February, as high winds have disturbed the roofing fabric at Haute Vallée

A campaign has been launched today to recruit a new principal for Highlands College and University College Jersey (UCJ), following the retirement last year of the previous principal

Young people are being encouraged to use four tips to stay safe online, as part of a national campaign to promote safe and responsible use of technology

A UK teacher who has created hundreds of science videos watched by thousands of students is in Jersey this week to share his expertise with staff and pupils

Students considering studying abroad are encouraged to attend an event next week to speak to representatives from colleges and universities across the world

Pupils from Jersey's School Council Network have visited the Government of Jersey

Amateur photographers of all ages are being invited to enter their work into a photography competition to celebrate World Social Work Day

A vomiting bug is affecting pupils and staff at Grouville Primary School

Schoolchildren from across the Island will be challenged to think like an engineer and design a solution to an everyday problem at the launch of a national competition next week

A service club that aims to improve the lives of women and girls has partnered with Highlands College to encourage more girls to study male-dominated subjects

Students are learning from the Island’s sports professionals as part of a degree-level course that prepares University College Jersey (UCJ) students to play an active role in making Jersey a healthier and more active place

Students interested in a career in the construction industry have been experiencing work on a live building site at their own school

The Chief Minister and Minister for Children and Housing welcome Islanders' support for the pledge to Put Children First

Education Minister updates parents on funding for nursery-age children

The Children’s Minister, Senator Sam Mézec, has announced today that a new support offer for children in care and those leaving care in Jersey has been developed.

First Tower School has been independently reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework, commissioned by the department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Mont à l’Abbé School has been independently reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework, commissioned by the department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills