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Education Minister Sarah Maltby sets out to learn what young people face

Ms Maltby, who took over the education department in October, told Manx Radio that opportunities for young people and funding the right projects are among her priorities.

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Sarah Maltby, the Education Minister, has said she wants to establish what difficulties young people around the island are dealing with, Manx Radio reported on Thursday 12 November.

Ms Maltby became the minister responsible for the Department of Education, Sport and Culture in October.

In an interview with the broadcaster, she said her priorities included making sure young people have opportunities open to them and that money goes to the right projects. She also wants to see things get better, according to Manx Radio.

  • Education
  • Young people
  • Department of Education, Sport and Culture
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