1. Channel
  2. 7 updates

Guernsey's education debate

Guernsey States are finally expected to make a decision on the future of the island's school system.

The previous government voted to scrap the eleven plus exams and the Grammar School, in a mammoth debate.

But, new politicians will be voting on the issue again, this time in a 'binding' decision.

The Education Committee itself is split on the best way forward for students.

President Deputy Paul Le Pelley wants to keep some form of selection, but Vice-President Deputy Carl Meerveld has said he wants it gone.

Live updates

Advertisement

Islanders give their reaction to secondary education debate

ITV Channel has spoken to islanders about their views on the secondary education debate in Guernsey.

Guernsey States are being urged to make a final decision whether to scrap the island's selection system at age 11.

Today some islanders gave their views on the selection system.

Guernsey education debate 'needs to happen'

Guernsey's most senior politician has told ITV News the upcoming education debate 'needs to happen'.

Deputy Gavin St Pier, Head of Policy and Resources, calls it a 'controversial issue'.

The Education Committee have said they will be asking the States to debate plans already approved by the previous government, as early as November.

They'll be ask to approve or rescind proposals to scrap the 11+ and grammar school.

Deputy St Pier says no other alternative has been proposed so the debate must ago ahead.

Advertisement

Back to top

Latest ITV News reports