Department of Education, Sport and Culture

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[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

Applications are now open for a limited number of parking permits at the Bowl car park in Douglas. 🚙🚗

[Isle of Man Government @IOMGovernment]

The #IsleofMan’s second joint Adult’s and Children’s #Safeguarding Week will run from Monday 11 to Friday 15 November 2024

More details at https://t.co/pSMTFVENDi

#IOM #Manx @ManxCare @TweetbeatIOM @CrossroadsIOM @CrimestoppersUK @FearlessORG @iomdesc @PublicHealthIOM @iomdhsc

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⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️

The @iomdesc warns Islanders about a scam ad on Facebook claiming to be from the "Ministry of Education." Please DO NOT click the link as it may install malware! If you did, run an anti-virus scan immediately. Stay safe! 💻🔒 #CyberSecurity #ScamAlert

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🎭 Kensington Arts is holding a Performance Art Intensive workshop.

🌎 ‘Imagining a Better Future’ is a week of experimental workshops and masterclasses. Open to ages 11 - 18, or those in full-time education up to 21.

🎫 Find out more and book: https://t.co/5ymxWm3TnG

[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

📣 Kensington Arts presents "The Addams Family: Young@Part". This production has been adapted for young performers🖤💃

📅 25-27 July

👉 Tickets: https://t.co/VAsNLtJZMM

Warning: this show contains flashing lights

🎭 Kensington Arts is an art centre run by DESC

[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

🎭 Kensington Arts is holding a Performance Art Intensive workshop.

🌎 ‘Imagining a Better Future’ is a week of experimental workshops and masterclasses. Open to ages 11 - 18, or those in full-time education up to 21.

🎫 Find out more and book: https://t.co/5ymxWm3TnG

[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

A visually impaired podcaster, a hugely talented harpist and a school choir were amongst the winners at the North American Manx Association awards on Wednesday. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/RkI6zbBVN3 🇮🇲 🏆

[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

‘What makes a good Apprenticeship & VTAS Explained’ will be hosted by Jo Richardson (UCM) and Juan Kinley (DESC).

Book on EventBrite:
https://t.co/2kXUpQS8x9

[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

Exciting news for parents and students! ⛱ The new school holiday dates for 2025/26 are now available! 📅 Start planning your family adventures by downloading the updated calendar 👉 https://t.co/MLf89aM3ix

[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

🌟 The new Childcare Credit Scheme 2024 is now open for applications 👉 https://t.co/zTZY0As4OM ! This initiative is a key part of the Island Plan and aims to ensure all children have the best possible start in life.

[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

🎨 Good luck to former @RGS_IOM pupil Roisin Quinn who has reached the final of #InteriorDesignMasters!

🇮🇲 The #IsleOfMan is rooting for you!

📺Tune in tonight - @BBCOne at 8pm.

📸 Cat Devine

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A strategy that paves the way to tackle a significant skills shortage and build a future ready Isle of Man workforce has been unveiled 👉 https://t.co/eKz3eLVtwO

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Young people are being encouraged to delve into the wonders of #nature and share their observations in an exciting competition led by UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man 👉 https://t.co/yHHM6z3FVJ 🔍📸🐞🌺

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🎓 A consultation has been launched, seeking views on various aspects of the education system including catchment areas, additional educational needs and mobile phone use.

👉 Complete it online on the consultation hub: https://t.co/JPPvrB8aWl

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🎥 Check out the highlights video from the Isle of Man Sport Awards 2023!

🏆 The awards were held at the Villa Marina in Douglas last month, with four-time Olympian Zoe Gillings-Brier as the guest of honour:
https://t.co/nTRcyaGbuS

[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

Government officially launched the island’s first National Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Strategy today. DESC will be a key player in the work to help us become a more ASC-friendly island. Find out more 👇

https://t.co/PiOPYFWPGt

[Department of Education, Sport and Culture @iomdesc]

Two vocational support schemes have been updated to help people develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career. The revamped Apprenticeship and Vocational Training Assistance (VTA) schemes will go live on 1 April. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/KLuVRSekN3

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The Outdoor Learning Centre (OLC), formally known as Ardwhallan, has welcomed its first visitors after a major revamp. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/7LfDI557y1

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Engineers will be able to keep up-to-date with industry required gas, OFTEC and unvented hot water training and accreditation on the Isle of Man, starting in the Spring. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/l214pFNBrH

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A new external validation process will get underway in five schools next week, before it is rolled out across all educational settings and services 👉 https://t.co/EsA9ghV76P