Parents, pupils and school staff are being asked for their views on the effectiveness of support given to children with additional education needs (AEN).

The feedback will help the education service to develop of a Code of Practice (CoP) for schools, nurseries and University College Isle of Man, and to give guidance ahead of the Education Bill.

The online survey will run until December 11 and be supported by a number of public meetings.

People are encouraged to give their opinions on the effectiveness of current support and improvements that could be made.

Dr Alex Allinson MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, said: ’I would encourage anyone who can to take part and submit their views.’

The events will be from 6pm to 7.30pm at Bunscoill Rhumsaa (infants’ site) on November 3, St Mary’s School on November 4, Victoria Road School on November 10 and Peel Clothworkers School on November 11.

Find the survey at: https://consult.gov.im/education-and-children/additional-education-needs-aen-code-of-practice-st/