School becomes one of just 54 to win award
Teaching children to ponder the bigger questions has paid off for an Island school.
Andreas Primary School has become one of only 54 British institutions to receive a Philosophy 4 Children award for its approach to learning.
Introducing pupils as young as 4 to different ways of thinking - through discussion of art, literature and music - has been shown to have major developmental benefits.
Headteacher Rachel Ashley says it's an unconventional approach:
DoI 'committed' to reaching agreement with bus drivers
Further talks have taken place with MIRS this week
Fluoride varnish programme rolled out in Island schools in bid to reduce levels of tooth decay in children
Students at Ballaugh School receive treatment from Smile of Mann team
Bus strike action continues
Drivers stage first in series of walkouts planned throughout March
Tynwald 'in a good place' for gender balance compared to other jurisdictions
But two of Tynwald's female members warn it could all change at the next election
Mentoring programme available for female business owners on the IOM
Santander pairing applicants with others with similar experience