2021 news

A permanent team of family support workers has been recruited as part of strengthening the Family Support Services to give vulnerable children and families a safe space together.

More than 180 refurbished laptops are being delivered to students in Jersey who do not have access to suitable devices for home learning.

A total of 50 recommendations have been made as part of an independent review to make Jersey’s education system more inclusive

High-performing Jersey athletes are choosing to study at University College Jersey (UCJ) as it offers the flexibility needed to combine top quality degree level education with playing in English competitive leagues.

Chefs from across Jersey’s hospitality industry will move from the kitchen to the classroom in January, when a culinary programme starts in six schools

Victoria College welcomes Deputy Scott Wickenden

Young people are being encouraged to take the opportunity to pose their questions to Ministers ahead of the next instalment of the 'Ask the Ministers' live panel sessions.

​Many school children and Islanders are wearing odd socks today [Monday 15 November] to mark the start of anti-bullying week

Parents who registered for a Government primary school place for September 2022 are being sent an application form.

​The Island's first permanent Principal Social Worker for Children and Families has been appointed.

Following the appointment of Jenny Posner as the new headteacher of Samarès School, the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills has announced interim leadership arrangements

Jersey’s Government has launched a new national recruitment campaign to build a more permanent and highly-skilled workforce of social workers.

A new headteacher has been appointed to Samarès Primary School following a rigorous selection process.

The Safeguarding Partnership Board has published an independent learning review into the handling of allegations of misogyny, sexism and sexual abuse, raised by students at Jersey College for Girls

A new acting Director General for Children, Young People, Education and Skills has been appointed for the Government of Jersey. Rob Sainsbury is currently the Group Managing Director for the Department of Health & Community Services

The Children and Education Minister has announced a relaxation of some Covid-19 measures in schools, colleges and nurseries, following a dramatic drop in cases this term

​Following the success of last year's virtual Jersey Skills Show, the five-day event will be brought to schools and Islanders online for a second year running.

​A recruitment campaign has been launched to urgently find more foster families in Jersey to help with the growing number of children in residential care.

A new Saturday wellbeing drop-in service for children, young people and their families will open this weekend, following calls for more accessible mental health services

Jersey’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have won a national award for the support they provide to young Islanders to learn techniques to manage intense emotions.

Jersey Children’s Social Care has published new information on how the service works with children, young people, and families

Education Minister continues programme of school visits

Islanders are being encouraged to join a parade in St Helier later this week to congratulate University College Jersey (UCJ) students on their graduation.

New family rooms for vulnerable children and families are opening tomorrow in memory of a ‘passionate and driven’ family support worker who passed away this year

​A report has been published outlining proposals that aim to give all children the best possible start in life

Jèrriais is now live on an online language learning platform which is used by hundreds of thousands of schools worldwide.

Jersey Youth Service has celebrated 15 years of delivering The Prince’s Trust programmes in Jersey.

The Government of Jersey has launched a back-to-school campaign to raise awareness of the COVID safety steps that will be taken in schools, colleges and nurseries.

Jersey’s Competent Authority Ministers (CAM) have issued new and updated guidance to allow for a safe return to educational settings this September and to limit the transmission of COVID-19.

Jersey students have continued to achieve a high percentage of passes in their GCSEs, with 86.0% of GCSEs were graded at 4-9 (C and above), and 36.0% at the highest grades: 7-9 (A/A*)

Jersey’s A-Level students have once again outperformed students in England, achieving higher success rates at the highest grades.

As part of the Summer Reading Challenge, the Library has launched its takeaway service where children don’t have to go to the Library.

Islanders who want to start or further their career in social work have until Monday 23 August to apply for a place on the BA (Hons) Social Work (Jersey) degree course.

Les Landes School have been awarded Gold, the highest accreditation under the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award.

Primary School children in Year 5 have been receiving French lessons, as part of a Government funded programme.

The Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Scott Wickenden, has reflected on Jersey’s second Children’s Day.

Students, teachers and employers are invited to the third Annual Skills and Employment Conference between 5 and 9 July.

Children and young people are being encouraged to make their mark for Jersey’s Children Day on Saturday, 3 July.

Children and young people in schools and nurseries across the Island will take part in activities this week to mark the second Jersey Children’s Day on 3 July 2021.

Students at Haute Vallée have joined adults supported by the Learning Disability Service to co-create pieces of artwork to raise awareness about Learning Disability Week.

​Students at Haute Vallée will take on two of their teachers in a triathlon fundraiser to raise money for Brightly, a local children's charity.

Islanders have until the end of this week to share their views on the inclusiveness of Jersey’s educational and early year settings.

Last month, a panel of business leaders and members of the Highlands College Governing Body validated the College’s performance for the 2019/2020 academic year.

Joint statement from the Safeguarding Partnership Board Jersey and the Government of Jersey

Islanders have until Friday 11 June to share their views on the Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Draft Strategy.

On Wednesday 26 May, Assistant Minister for Education, Deputy Scott Wickenden and Director of Education, Seán O’Regan, visited Rouge Bouillon School.

Assistant Education Minister, Deputy Scott Wickenden is visiting schools to meet students and staff, to find out more about how they are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of Jersey has announced the new Interim Headteacher of Victoria College, following a thorough and open recruitment process.

Assistant Minister for Education, Deputy Scott Wickenden, has visited St Mary’s Primary School to see the remodelling of the school.

National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) to conduct an independent evaluation of inclusion in education and early years

​Twelve students from Grainville School will welcome workers from Health and Community Services for a red-carpet Gala dinner to thank them for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Higher Education students have until Sunday 23 May to apply for one of 12 paid internship with the Government of Jersey this summer.

The Government of Jersey has launched a campaign to recruit more foster carers for teenagers, as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

Students and employers in Jersey are being asked for their views on the results of the recent review of the apprenticeship funding scheme.

The Government of Jersey has published a draft four-year Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy.

EU nationals resident in Jersey will need to apply for Settled Status to be eligible for Student Finance, and benefit from new rules on home fees.

The findings of an independent review of children’s homes have been published, as well as an updated plan to develop and improve the Children’s Social Care Service in Jersey.

From this September two of Jersey’s elite sports teams will provide a financial boost for students at University College Jersey (UCJ).

Island schools have learned more about inclusive communication during Deaf Awareness Week this week (3 – 9 May).

Jersey Library is looking for creative Islanders to help design a garden for the Communicare Library.

Jersey Youth Service (JYS) is inviting young people to take part in a walking challenge this May.

The Jersey Library and the Jersey Bat Group have agreed together to loan out a bat detector to Islanders wishing to find out more about the Island’s species.

A new cross-curricular course called ‘Alentou d’Jèrri’ (Around Jersey) is being launched this term, following the continued success of the Jèrriais programme in schools.

Around 6,000 school children have been educated on how to spot the signs of Child Sexual Exploitation.

Jersey Library will be hosting a number of activities on Friday 23 April as part of World Book Night.

A recruitment campaign has been launched to find Islanders interested in becoming foster carers for children with the greatest needs, who require specialist care and support.

A total of £380,000 has been secured to support school students with additional online learning devices.

From this week, and in line with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Jersey Youth Service can welcome back more children and young people to the Island’s youth clubs.

More than 10,000 Lateral Flow Tests have been taken in schools since they were introduced at the start of February.

Secondary schools and colleges in Jersey have received further confirmation of the grading process for students this summer.

A statement from the Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Jeremy Maçon

As part of World Social Work day today (Tue 16 March) an online awards ceremony celebrates the role of social workers in Jersey.

NASA engineer from Jersey launches online assembly to students

The 2021 Higher Education Fair will take place online from Monday 15 to Friday 19 March 2021.

The Government of Jersey is supporting children and young people to celebrate World Book Day with a range of resources on the Learning At Home website.

Three qualified teachers have been appointed to the Jèrriais Teaching Service in line with the Government Plan pledge to support Jersey’s native language.

Jersey Library has joined a global campaign to eradicate illiteracy and build a brighter future for children and young people.

Jersey’s Children and Education Minister has confirmed that up to 30 funded hours will be offered to nursery children, aged 3 to 4, through the Nursery Education Fund (NEF).

Following announcements by Department for Education in the UK on the re-opening of Universities, the Government of Jersey is advising university students of the guidance.

From September, students in Jersey will be able to study for an A-Level and BTEC-equivalent qualification in digital engineering.

Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, is the first of more than 7,000 Government of Jersey employees to complete a new Children’s Rights Awareness training course.

To mark Safer Internet Day 2021, parents and carers are being encouraged to work with their children to navigate the range of information and opportunities online.

The Government of Jersey is partnering with Jersey Cancer Relief to identify and develop support for children and young people who are affected by a cancer diagnosis in their family or home life.

There has been an increase in the number of young people seeking mental health support in Jersey over the last few months.

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week (1 – 7 February), the Government of Jersey is reminding children and young people how they can access support with their mental health.

The Government’s Learning At Home website has been updated to celebrate the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, which took place this weekend (29-31 January).

Students studying or working in a sports related field with a level 4 and 5 in higher education will be able to study for an additional year in Sport at University College Jersey to obtain a full degree.

Every staff member in primary and secondary schools and colleges, as well as students in Years 11 and above, will be offered Lateral Flow Testing (LFT).

Students from Jersey attending all universities and colleges in England will now pay home fees, aligning them with students who are UK-residents, following a decision from the UK Government.

Parents of children who are in their final year at a Government of Jersey primary school are being sent details next week to confirm their child has a place at a secondary school.

Jersey’s Acting Education Minister has released the attendance figures for primary and secondary schools on the first day back to school.

Early indications show there has been a successful start to the Spring school term today in Jersey.

Parents, students and school staff are being reassured and reminded of the public health guidelines ahead of opening schools next week.

The Minister for Education has responded to the UK's announcement on exams.

A statement from the Minister for Education, Senator Tracey Vallois