Jersey schools 'under significant strain'

Deputy Catherine Curtis expressed her gratitude to everyone who participated in the review

The core budgets of Jersey secondary schools remain "under significant strain" despite an increase in funding, States of Jersey research has found.

The Children, Education, and Home Affairs Panel published its findings after an in-depth review of secondary education funding in the island.

The report highlighted 29 key findings and 24 actionable recommendations overall, which included that while funding had increased and had partly addressed the previous deficit in non fee-paying schools, it had not kept up with inflation.

Deputy Catherine Curtis, chair of the panel, said the feedback "provided valuable insights into the challenges" faced by schools.

The recommendations prioritised greater transparency in the allocation and use of public funds for secondary education.

The panel also called for enhancements to ensure young islanders benefitted from improved educational opportunities and extending beyond the core Jersey curriculum.