Committee to hear from education officials

Officials from the Department of Education, Sport & Culture will appear before a standing committee of Tynwald next week.

DESC Minister, Graham Cregeen MHK, and Professor Ronald Barr, Chief Executive of the department will give evidence to the Social Affairs Policy Review Commitee from 10.30am on Monday, April 15.

The committee is currently inquiring into policy and legislation relating to children and young people - including the draft Education Bill.

The hearing taking place next week is open for the public to attend.