Covid-19 Coronavirus Terms and Conditions Help Privacy Home About The Government Departments Education, Sport and Culture About The Government Freedom of Information Existing Access to Government Information Government Departments Cabinet Office Education, Sport and Culture Minister and Members Information for parents relocating to the Island Arts Council Contact the Department of Education, Sport and Culture Corporate Services Division Privacy Notice Education Council Education Improvement Service Inclusion and Safeguarding Information and publications Legislation Media Centre Policies and procedures A to Z Sport and Recreation Strategy for Children and Young People Youth Service Vision One provider sought for Higher Education on the Isle of Man Enterprise Environment, Food and Agriculture Health and Social Care Home Affairs Infrastructure The Treasury Statutory Boards Offices Data protection & GDPR on the Isle of Man Equality Council of Ministers Education, Sport and Culture Head Office Corporate Services Division Hamilton House Peel Road Douglas Isle of Man IM1 5EP Telephone: +44 1624 685820 Minister: Hon Julie Edge CEO: Graham Kinrade Budget: Gross Income £11,287,000, Gross Expenditure £126,282,000, Net Expenditure £114,995,000 Email: Send email The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) is firmly placed in the heart of the Island’s community and plays a pivotal role in Island life. It is responsible for operating educational establishments throughout the Island, including 32 primary schools, five secondary schools and University College Isle of Man. As the name suggests, the organisation not only provides education services, it also incorporates Manx Sport and Recreation, which provides facilities for sport and physical activity to all residents. The Youth Service offers open access to community-based clubs, projects and more specialist or targeted work, which involves activities that provide help, support, and bespoke learning opportunities, both inside and outside of the school environment, through links with external organisations. The DESC actively promotes Manx language and its unique history, heritage and culture. Its cultural remit extends to the Island's main entertainment complex at VillaGaiety housing the iconic Gaiety Theatre, the Island's largest entertainment venue at the Villa Marina and the Arts Development team. Our vision: To inspire, empower and provide learning, sporting and cultural opportunities that support all children, young people and adults. In striving for excellence, be a forward thinking, inclusive and nurturing organisation which enables everyone to achieve; enriching the lives of the community within the Isle of Man. Our values: Respect Integrity Caring Fairness Trust Find out more News Consultations Vacancies Share and Bookmark Related Links Department's Wiki site Freedom of Information Junior Achievement Isle of Man Youth Service Out of Catchment Area – online application form University College Isle of Man (UCM) Student Awards support School Holidays - 2020 to 2023 Equality in Education Castle Rushen High School display plans The Villa Gaiety IOM Arts Council Downloadable Documents DESC Strategy Plan 2021-2026 Review into the Provision of Remote Learning during COVID-19 Employment and Skills application form Closure Direction - Educational Institutions - 3 March 2021 Guidance on who can attend schools - 14 April 2021 Child Day Care Centre Grant Scheme 2021 Application Form Child Day Care Centre Grant Scheme 2021 Guidance Child Friendly Privacy Notice May 2021 Social Media Department of Education, Sport and Culture Twitter A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Social Media Hub Site Map Switch to Mobile © 2021 Crown Copyright| OGL All content is available under theOpen Government Licence,except where otherwise stated