Action plan created to tackle issues in Manx schools
A framework for the external evaluations began last year is due to be published in July, which is to be rolled out to all schools and other educational settings by July 2026.DESC said ELT will be made up of primary and secondary school leaders, representatives of University College Isle of Man, and departmental officers.
'Continuous improvement'
Challenges identified in the annual report noted issues with attendance, the transition from primary to secondary school, and addressing diverse learning needs. Caine said the new team would be reporting on a monthly basis to the department with observations on both strengths and weaknesses alongside any recommendations. She said they would look at "the way we teach, what we teach" and the "engagement of students, particularly in the first years of secondary school". She explained that schools had their own individual development plans and would also "monitor themselves", while every three years undergoing the external validations process."Continuous improvement is what this is all about," she said.It was also important, Caine said, to look at play-based learning in early years education. She said the ELT will be "putting together the prioritisation and an action plan to address the challenges that have been identified".
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