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Delaying the Education Bill 'a mark of maturity', says union boss

Pic: UK National Exective member Damien McNulty (right) alongside Manx Secretary and teacher Geraldine O'Neil]

Bill now going to Tynwald after summer recess

A teachers union says its 'detailed response' to the draft Education Bill led to the department's decision to delay it.

Education chiefs announced at a Tynwald committee last week that more time was needed to assess the draft proposal, following feedback from the public consultation.

The bill, which has been subject to input from a number of parties including headteachers and unions over a two year period, will now go to Tynwald after the summer recess.

National Executive of the NASUWT, Damien McNulty, welcomes the announcement:

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