More tough measures have been announced for the GCSE and A level system – with the Island deciding whether or not follow suit.
From September 2016 arts subjects in England are set to become more rigorous and demanding.
The Department of Education and Children is still unsure whether it will take the UK’s reformed system, or opt for an alternative.
Learning advisor Paul Craine says there is positives and negatives:
Refurbished linkspan ready for Manx Grand Prix
Bikers getting off the ferry for Manx Grand Prix will be greeted by a new road surface this month.
Famous army parachute team to perform for Classic TT
The British Army's famous parachute display team will be visiting the Island for the Classic TT this month.
Royal show kicks off today
The Royal Manx Agricultural Show gets underway today.
Series of Mountain Road closures for filming start today
Today sees the first of a series of Mountain Road closures for filming of the Channing Tatum TT movie, which'll continue over the weekend and into next week.
Former primary school site can't be designated brownfield
Environment Minister Clare Barber says the Buchan School site hasn't been designated as a brownfield site - because there's no such thing under Manx law.
£12K raised by charity polo tournament
A total of £12,000 has been raised for Hospice Isle of Man and Mannin Cancers Help Centre by a charity polo tournament.
Sewers could be used to find illegal drugs
Could the Island's sewers be turned into a way to spot illegal drugs and infectious diseases?
Cruise ship visiting today
A large cruise ship is visiting Manx waters today.
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