blog.gov.jeAs we reach the end of a busy year it’s the time to take stock. We have seen some eye catching headlines and a lot has been said about our strategic priorities and financial plan. But government has been getting on with things. You can now pay your social security contributions online, police officers are … Read more A year of government
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A year of government
Education matters
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Henry Ford famously said: “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” You could argue there is a parallel in education; a school that focuses on nothing but exam results is no kind of school at all. Teachers, parents and employers agree wholeheartedly on this point. The question is how we – … Read more Education matters
Education Minister on digital learning
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A thirteen year old boy recently convinced the head and teachers of Haute Vallée School to virtually let him run the school for a day. His idea was to provide a taster of what the digital community can offer young learners by creating a Digital Learning Day. If you examine his route to achieving this, … Read more Education Minister on digital learning