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The access to Work Grant aims to support you if you need any aids or equipment to help you: Start work Return to work Remain in work and you have a disability....
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When considering accessibility, we need to think about not only access to buildings, but also access to services provided to the public and access to informatio...
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A scheme is provided by a UK contractor for the Guernsey Health and Safety Executive. The following activities are within the scope of the scheme. (see activiti...
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The Annual Independent Fiscal Review was commissioned by the Fiscal and Economic Policy Group to provide an independent, external assessment of the States' fisc...
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News - Thursday 15 February 2024
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Applying for a provisional driving licence To find out which driving licence categories you can apply for click here. You can apply one month prior to reachi...
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This page will explain the steps you need to take to register your child for school (Primary and Secondary) and also answer some questions which you may have on...
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The Committee for Education, Sport & Culture is changing the way the performance of schools and students are measured at the end of Key Stage 4 (GCSEs and equiv...
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Be Active is a community response to promoting physical wellbeing and leading active lives among young people in Guernsey. As part of the Be Active initiative,...
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The majority of children in Bailiwick schools enjoy learning, work hard and behave well. We recognise, however, that there is a small number of pupils who do be...
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Good behaviour in schools is fundamental in order to create an environment of excellence and a culture of aspiration in all school activities. Good behaviour en...
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As part of historic links between Guernsey and Brock University, Brock University in Ontario, Canada, is offering one undergraduate and one post graduate schola...
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If you are a first time buyer, i.e. you have not previously owned a home and therefore have no property to sell, and are struggling to get a foot on the propert...
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For those leaving education and seeking employment or an apprenticeship, visit the Careers website . For information on the annual Careers show, follow this lin...
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Find out which catchment school your child will go to
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If you are a British Citizen, you can legally change your name or that of your child by "executing" a Deed Poll i.e. signing a document in front of witnesses, w...
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News - Tuesday 19 March 2024
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Certain items can cause serious injury if they are not disposed of correctly. In some instances, it is the items themselves that pose a risk, such as batteries,...
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What is CAMHS and what do they provide? CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people (age 18 and under) with emotional, beh...
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The Child Development Service is a multidisciplinary team that provide quality care and support for children and young people aged 0-18 who have additional need...
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Safeguarding Children and Child Protection The Children Law (Guernsey and Alderney) 2008 states that all States Departments have a duty to work together and sha...
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'After clean water, vaccination is the most effective public health intervention in the world for saving lives and promoting good health.' In Guernsey, children...
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The Quality Standards Framework for Childminders (2021) came into force on 1 st September 2021. These standards can be found Early Years Quality Standards Fr...
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Updated: June 2015
The States of Guernsey, in partnership with the Island's third sector, is consulting on the draft Children & Young People's Plan.
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Welcome to Guernsey's Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service. We are a dedicated team with a range of experience and specialisms. We wo...
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We are a team of children's nurses who are able to provide nursing care and support for you and your child at home, avoiding repeat visits to hospital which can...
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The Children's Dental Service is a dedicated service for pre-school and school age children with particular needs. It provides dental and orthodontic treatment...
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The College of Further Education welcomes thousands of students who enrol on courses every year. The College offers more than 300 different courses from part-ti...
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Here you will find common myths associated with the HSE and different industries and topics around Guernsey Myths relating to: Asbestos Is there a link between...
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The Communication, Interaction and Autism Service (CIAS) forms part of the continuum of provision to meet the needs of children and young people with communicat...
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The Community Service Scheme is run out of the Probation Service and was introduced in the Bailiwick in 2007. Community Service, sometimes referred to as 'unpai...
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Home Composting is the most environmentally friendly way of dealing with kitchen and garden waste. We have spoken to islanders, schools and groups who are passi...
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This page was last updated at 13:50 hrs on 24 April 2024. This page provides details of the current 'live' planning applications and are listed in numerical or...
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We take any incidents or allegations of bullying very seriously. We make it absolutely clear that we will not tolerate bullying in any of our schools, whether p...
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Aimed at ambitious individuals who aspire to be future Managers and Executive Officers in the public sector, our Development Schemes allow you to get involved w...
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HSC Dietitians based at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital work closely as part of your medical team to try to help you to full health, using food and nutrition. W...
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News - Friday 09 February 2024
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Managing health and safety in diving - professional and recreational
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The Drug and Alcohol Strategy 2015 - 2020 was approved by the States of Guernsey in January 2015. What is the Drug & Alcohol Strategy? In 2007, the States of Gu...
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The Education Office's policy directive on drug, alcohol and tobacco education and the management of related incidents supports the States of Guernsey Combined...
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The States of Guernsey provides a range of statutory and non-statutory education, training and support services. Use the links below to find out everything from...
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Our core focus is ensuring that our schools, our College of Further Education and other education support services are staffed with the best available teachers,...
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The Education Development Centre (EDC) is responsible for the organisation and coordination of in-service training for our schools, colleges and education profe...
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The States of Guernsey's Educational Psychology Service and Communication, Interaction and Autism Service have been working in liaison with the Autism Diagnosti...
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The current Education Law is widely regarded as outdated and no longer fit for purpose. It was agreed in the 1970s but based on UK legislation from the 1940s an...
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News - Wednesday 06 March 2024
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The employer or, in the case of independent schools, the proprietor, is accountable for the health and safety of school staff and pupils. The day-to-day running...
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To encourage human development by maximising opportunities for participation and excellence through education, learning, sport and culture at every stage of lif...
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The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is based at Sir Charles Frossard House. The Service applies psychology to the education of all children and young peopl...
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On this page you can download the latest information on population, employment, unemployment and earnings. On 31st March 2023, Guernsey's population was 64,091....
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The States of Guernsey Emergency Department (ED) - also known as accident and emergency or casualty - offers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year emergency care for...
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The EAL teacher works in partnership with Bailiwick schools to help meet the needs of pupils who are learning through English as an Additional Language. These d...
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Extra-curricular activities are those undertaken by children and young people outside of the normal school curriculum. There are many opportunities for young pe...
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Beau Sejour Leisure Centre The Island's only community based sports and leisure centre, for indoor and outdoor sports, swimming, swim school and other health an...
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Links for Registered Childminders and Registered Early Years Providers can be found below plus a Google Map showing locations of the Bailiwick's Registered Pres...
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Family allowance is a weekly tax free benefit payable to people living in Guernsey and Alderney who are bringing up children and meet eligibility criteria. Who...
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The Family Care and Justice System in Guernsey supports children and their families to try and resolve any disputes, observe and act on any welfare concerns for...
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The Family Proceedings Advisory Service (FPAS) is set up under the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law (2008) as amended. A Family Proceedings Adviser (FPA) is...
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What is the Bailiwick of Guernsey Family scheme? The States of Guernsey, States of Alderney and Chief Pleas in Sark has set up a scheme where Ukrainian national...
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Teachers help children, young people and adults to learn by developing their understanding and creative thinking. To teach in States-maintained schools, you nee...
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News - Wednesday 03 April 2024
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Arrangements in an emergency at work: first-aid provisions
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Your child's first day at primary school is a big step. You and your child will be invited to visit your catchment school, meet your child's teacher and some of...
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If your child is at school with flu-like symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic, they may be sent home with an information pack. That pack can be found in the do...
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We are committed to promoting the health and well-being of all members of school and College communities. We recognise that food and nutrition play an important...
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News - Wednesday 28 February 2024
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Parents often have many questions about the process of Formal Assessment of their child. Detailed information about the Formal Assessment process is included in...
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The Foundation Stage covers pupils going into the Reception Year at school who are usually aged four or five. The States of Guernsey works co-operatively and in...
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Guernsey operates a Freedom of Information Code. You can find the Code and details of how it works on this page. Should you have any queries in relation to appl...
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What is the Education Strategy? It is the glue that holds our complex system of education together. It shows what we believe is important and lays out our colle...
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The application window for applying for Dependent and Independent Off-Island funding for 2023-24 has now closed. If there are exceptional circumstances for a la...
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The Committee for Home Affairs is responsible for the licensing, registration and regulation of gambling. Gambling in Guernsey is regulated by a number of diffe...
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News - Monday 22 January 2024
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We educate and inspire, helping local professionals and businesses to reach and exceed their full potential, building a brighter future for themselves and our i...
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News - Friday 26 January 2024
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News - Wednesday 17 April 2024
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How much do you know about Healthy Living? Public Health Services, based at Le Vauquiedor Office on the Princess Elizabeth Hospital site, has lots of informatio...
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We encourage all our schools to work towards the Guernsey Healthy Schools Award. This is based on the national scheme designed to support and strengthen a schoo...
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The Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney runs activity programmes and playschemes during the main school holidays. Playscheme is a fun yet rewarding envir...
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The Education (Guernsey) Law 1970 states that parents have a legal duty to cause their children of compulsory school age (i.e. 5 to 16 years) to receive "effici...
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Your school or Careers Guernsey can provide you with lots of information about different universities, colleges and courses on offer to help you make the right...
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News - Monday 08 April 2024
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Information on time away from Guernsey for residents.
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The admission and stay of persons other than British citizens is governed by statute in the form of various United Kingdom Immigration Acts extended by order in...
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News - Wednesday 24 April 2024
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Income support is a means tested benefit that enables all households in Guernsey and Alderney to access financial support sufficient to ensure an acceptable sta...
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The reason you make social security contributions payments is to give yourself insurance protection under the Social Insurance Scheme. Generally speaking, the s...
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The reason you make social security contributions payments is to give yourself protection under the social insurance scheme. Generally speaking, the social insu...
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A new school and College of Further Education external education inspection agreement is now in place. Schools in Guernsey and Alderney were previously inspecte...
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The Island Archives is open weekdays 9.30am - 4.30pm, by appointment. To book your visit please call the team on 01481 224512 or email archives@gov.gg. The Isla...
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Key Stage 3 covers Years 7 to 9 when students are aged from 11 to 14 years-old. The Key Stage 3 Curriculum provided by schools must ensure a smooth transition f...
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Key Stage 4 covers students in Years 10 and 11 when they are aged between 14 and 16 years-old We aim to ensure that all 14-16 year olds have the opportunity to...
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Kindred Childrens Centre is a friendly, welcoming environment offering a variety of services accessible to children and families. The staff team have a wealth o...
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News - Monday 22 April 2024
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Learning to talk is one of the most important skills that children will develop. It enables them to make friends, learn about the world around them and can help...
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News - Wednesday 17 April 2024
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News - Tuesday 06 February 2024
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One of our priorities is to develop the use of ICT, alongside other strategies, to extend and improve learning. We have made a significant commitment over the l...
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