2021 news

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).