Teaching qualifications boosting Island system

Wednesday, 15 October 2014 00:00

Additional qualifications are boosting the Island's teaching system.

16 teachers from 13 schools received their Primary Leadership and Management Training Programme certificates at the Isle of Man College this week.

Programme leader Simon Jones says for 10 years the opportunity has enabled educators to progress up the career ladder:

Director of eductation Geoff Moorcroft says it's a great way to tailor the course to the needs of each respective school:

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