Category: Education

News this week… Funding of the Jersey Employment Trust, no change to passport requirements for UK travel and initiatives for the National Year of Reading

Joint statement on the funding of the Jersey Employment TrustA joint statement by the Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, and the Jersey Employment Trust announced that Government will maintain its current level of support to JET throughout 2026, providing confirmed total funding of £2.7 million for this … Read more News this week… Funding of the Jersey Employment Trust, no change to passport requirements for UK travel and initiatives for the National Year of Reading

Supporting Islanders to thrive: A day in the life of Skills Mentor Lauren Byrne 

For many young people and adults across the Island, navigating education, work and personal wellbeing can feel overwhelming. That’s where Skills Jersey’s Skills Mentors come in – and for Lauren Byrne, it’s a role built on empathy, encouragement and a genuine passion for helping people realise what’s possible for their future and achieving those goals. … Read more Supporting Islanders to thrive: A day in the life of Skills Mentor Lauren Byrne 

News this week… PFAS food and environment testing results published and support service for mental health carers launched

Support service for mental health carers launchedHealth and Care Jersey has awarded the Listening Lounge a three-year contract to work in partnership with Dementia Jersey, Focus on Mental Illness and Jersey Eating Disorders Support to provide support specifically for carers who support loved ones with mental illness. PFAS testing for food and environment results publishedThe … Read more News this week… PFAS food and environment testing results published and support service for mental health carers launched

Transcript of a Bailiwick Podcast with the Social Security Minister, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, interviewed by reporter Megan Davies

Megan Davies: Jersey’s 2026 budget tries to strike a tricky balance between supporting Islanders and grappling with a public purse under pressure. As the budget debate gets started, I sat down with Social Security Minister Deputy Lindsay Feltham to talk about planning ahead for future generations. Now, one of the budget’s more controversial aspects is … Read more Transcript of a Bailiwick Podcast with the Social Security Minister, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, interviewed by reporter Megan Davies

News this week… Reaction to Blue Islands going into liquidation, major milestones in new acute hospital project and school staff survey results

Major steps taken toward new hospital at Overdale Three key milestones have been achieved towards the Government’s priority to build a new hospital at Overdale: a Preferred Tenderer has been selected, the planning permit has been received, and a local contractor appointed for development works. These steps mark significant progress toward starting construction. Bird Flu … Read more News this week… Reaction to Blue Islands going into liquidation, major milestones in new acute hospital project and school staff survey results

Embrace the Difference: Inclusive customer engagement at the Channel Islands Co-op 

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society places inclusivity and accessibility at the heart of its customer experience. Across Jersey and Guernsey, the Co-op supports people with disabilities through thoughtful store design, adaptive services, staff training, digital access, and community partnerships. As a community-owned organisation, it recognises the importance of adapting to diverse needs – physical, sensory, or digital – so … Read more Embrace the Difference: Inclusive customer engagement at the Channel Islands Co-op 

Building a stronger financial future for Jersey 

By Deputy Elaine Millar, Minister for Treasury and Resources  This year’s proposed Budget reflects a careful balance between supporting Islanders today and preparing Jersey for the challenges of tomorrow.   Our aim is to invest in essential services – healthcare, children’s wellbeing, and modern infrastructure – alongside a capital programme that includes improvements to Fort Regent, new healthcare facilities and upgrading … Read more Building a stronger financial future for Jersey 

World Children’s Day 2025: How Jersey Is Turning Young Voices into Action

“There should be no discussion about us – without us.” Those words, spoken by a young person, capture the spirit of World Children’s Day and the work happening in Jersey right now, writes Elaine Walker, Associate Director of Engagement, Participation and Communication in CYPES. This World Children’s Day, (20 November) UNICEF is calling on the … Read more World Children’s Day 2025: How Jersey Is Turning Young Voices into Action

Walking alongside: A day in the life of a Senior Mental Health Social Worker in Jersey 

If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to work in public service then a conversation with Pioneny, a Senior Mental Health Social Worker in Jersey’s Community Mental Health Team, is a great place to start.  With several years of experience supporting adults facing severe and enduring mental health difficulties, Pioneny’s role is anything but … Read more Walking alongside: A day in the life of a Senior Mental Health Social Worker in Jersey 

News this week… Proposed living wage for 2026 published, dispute resolved and strong rating for anti-doping compliance

Proposed minimum wage for 2026 announcedThe Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham, has proposed a new minimum wage rate for 2026 from, raising it from its current level of £13.00 to £13.59 an hour. The Minister is announcing the rate well in advance of its proposed implementation on 1 April next year.  “High compliance” rating … Read more News this week… Proposed living wage for 2026 published, dispute resolved and strong rating for anti-doping compliance