Meeting of Islands' education heads 'enriching'

Ministers discuss common challenges

Educations Ministers from the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey have described formal meetings between the three parties as 'enriching'.

Deputy Rod Bryans of Jersey and Deputy Paul Le Pelley of Guernsey met Graham Cregeen on Island yesterday (5 Oct) for talks on common challenges faced by the Crown Dependencies. 

These included attracting back graduates, recruiting teachers, and operating within tight budgets.

Mr Cregeen says it's beneficial to learn from each jurisdiction's approach to education and best practice.  

The visiting politicians are travelling to Island primary and secondary schools during their stay - both Mr Pelley and Mr Bryans say it's best to share information where possible: