Minister says changes unlikely before September
Education chiefs say they're working with other departments as they seek to raise the standard of early years learning.
Minister Graham Cregeen attended a meeting in November last year to discuss the issue with counterparts in the British-Irish Council.
Mr Cregeen has previously spoken about introducing a pre-school curriculum.
Director of Education on the Island is Geoff Moorcroft:
Doctors vote in favour of industrial action
Follows dispute over pay and 'state of the Island's health service'
More hearings into windfarm proposals later this month
Final sessions before examining body considers recommendations
Last chance to contribute to public consultation on livestock worrying
ManxSPCA says Isle of Man should follow UK's example
Island 'needs to do more' to celebrate its best known residents
Tourism professional wants to see more recognition for the likes of the Bee Gees and Sir Mark Cavendish
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Calls for urgent review of way .im domain disputes are handled