By Belinda Lewis THE Jersey Early Years Association (JEYA) is the industry representative body for the private/not-for-profit providers of childcare in the Island who work tirelessly for the benefit of young children and their families. It began working years ago to lobby (successfully) for the Nursery Education Fund (NEF), which now allows 30 hours of […]
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‘One hell of a fight’ – Housing Minister and fellow Members get ready for rent debate
AREAS of consensus may sometimes be in short supply in the States Assembly, but most, if not all, politicians who took their oaths of office in July 2022 following the Island’s most recent election agreed that changes needed to be made to the Residential Tenancy Law. Initially, responsibility for this matter sat with Deputy David […]
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Lack of teaching assistants ‘huge problem’ for Jersey schools
INCREASED needs in classrooms are not being met owing to a high number of teaching assistant vacancies, union leaders have warned. The government said that it has put in place “additional resources to support schools in recruiting teaching assistants” to help fill some of the 56 current vacancies. Marina Mauger, a representative of the NASUWT, […]
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Minister in bid to bring down the cost of school uniforms
THE Children’s and Education Minister has pledged to make school uniforms ‘more affordable’. Following three months of research, the Jersey Competition and Regulatory Authority have published their report on the affordability of school clothing. The estimated value of the school uniform market is £1.6m, and the JCRA study found that a high proportion of schoolwear […]
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Campaign for full-time foster carers
INTENSIVE fostering could provide some Islanders with a rewarding career, according to the government’s team lead for fostering, Sarah Wakeham. Earlier this week, a new campaign to bolster the number of intensive foster carers available to support children with the highest levels of need was launched. It follows efforts to recruit additional general foster carers […]
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Minister orders investigation following damning reports
THE government has apologised for ‘issues’ in notifying the Jersey Care Commission about emergency temporary arrangements for vulnerable children, after the regulatory body discovered failings in multiple unregistered children’s homes through anonymous tip-offs. Children’s and Education Minister Inna Gardiner also committed to investigating what had gone wrong so it ‘doesn’t happen again’. Deputy Gardiner yesterday […]
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‘The small nature of Jersey may be barrier to fostering’
JERSEY’S small size and its high cost of living could be a ‘barrier’ to increasing the number of foster carers, according to a social work expert. Sean Pontin, who was previously head of children’s social work, spoke to the JEP following a recent report from the Jersey Care Commission, which – having received a number […]
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“They cannot ignore this” – Knife crime campaigners urge government to do more to educate young people
AN incident which saw a teenager enter a Jersey secondary school with a knife has prompted renewed discussions after safety measures within the Island. Incidents like the one at Haute Vallée last month are fortunately rare in Jersey, and the quick response of teachers who restrained the teenager – who has since pleaded guilty to […]
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Hopes for another Children’s Day success
ORGANISERS of Jersey Children’s Day are hoping for another successful event this year when the event returns on 2 July. Last year 6,000 Islanders – along with 50 charities – came to Howard Davis and Millbrook Parks for a day of entertainment, activities and art. Children’s Day 2022 at Howard Davis Park. Emmie Lewis, Hayley […]
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School security to be checked after ex-pupil made 'flame-thrower' threat
SECURITY at Les Quennevais School is to be checked after a former pupil threatened to use an axe and flame-thrower on the students. Children’s and Education Minister Inna Gardiner will liaise with the school to ‘fully understand’ any security issues. Last month, the Magistrate’s Court heard that a 25-year-old man had enough butane gas in […]
