Education funding review chair could be appointed 'very shortly'

Saturday, 30 April 2022 11:00

Minister maintains evaluation of system is 'long overdue'

The appointment of someone to chair a review into funding of education on Island could be done 'very shortly'.

That's according to the education minister who's reiterated that an evaluation of the school system locally is 'long overdue'.

This week the NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union - called for a review of staffing and finances; the union is currently taking industrial action over pay and conditions.

Julie Edge says her department remains committed to pay talks going forward:

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