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MoET Publishes Mobile Phone Policy
MoET has published the Mobile Phone (Safe School) Policy, formalising its position on the use of personal mobile phones and other electronic devices in government schools
Fifteen Young Caymanians Graduate from Passport2Success
Fifteen participants of Passport2Success (P2S) Cohort 41 graduated from the employment training and personal development programme at a ceremony held at the George Town Yacht Club on 24 August
RCIPS Urges Motorists Caution as Schools Reopen: Focus on Distracted Driving and School Zone Safety
So far in 2026, the Cayman Islands has recorded an average of 70 motor vehicle collisions per week. Additionally, over 200 drivers have been prosecuted for mobile phone offences, highlighting the persistent prevalence of dangerous driving behaviours
What We Do
The Ministry of Education & Training is responsible for providing policy advice, administrative and governance support and the delivery of a range of programmes and services to the public that enable the Minister to achieve the strategic goals for Education.
The programmes, policies and legislation of the Ministry of Education & Training are aimed at supporting the best education opportunities for all our children. This includes the enhancement of teaching and learning, strengthened core curriculum in government schools and scholarship funding for tertiary education.
What We Do
The Ministry of Education & Training is responsible for providing policy advice, administrative and governance support and the delivery of a range of programmes and services to the public that enable the Minister to achieve the strategic goals for Education.
The programmes, policies and legislation of the Ministry of Education & Training are aimed at supporting the best education opportunities for all our children. This includes the enhancement of teaching and learning, strengthened core curriculum in government schools and scholarship funding for tertiary education.
Organisation & Functions
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Policy advice, development, implementation, communication and evaluation services to the Honourable Minister, and support for legislative revisions and development
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Funding and governance services by the Core Ministry to its Departments/Units, and, on the Minister’s behalf, for UCCI. The Ministry also manages executive expenditure and executive assets which fall within the Minister’s areas of responsibility
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General secretarial and administrative services to the Honourable Minister, as well as services to support the administration of the Education Council.
- Planning and Policy Services - Formulates national policies and those specific to government schools.
- Administration - Provides strategic direction for all government schools.
- Legislative & Regulatory Services - Supports the enhancement of teaching and learning in schools through the following:
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Increased use of online and computerised testing;
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Strengthened core curriculum across government primary and secondary schools;
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Provision of scholarship funding for advanced, specialised tertiary education;
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Placement of compulsory age students with special needs in alternative educational institutions;
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The registration of teachers;
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The registration of educational institutions.
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Cayman Islands Mobile Phone (Safer School) Policy
The Ministry of Education and Training is committed to ensuring safe, orderly, inclusive, and focused learning environments that promote student well-being, positive behaviour, and educational achievement. Recognising that the use of mobile phones and personal electronic devices during the school day may disrupt learning, impact behaviour, and present safeguarding risks, this policy establishes a clear and consistent national framework for their management across all Government schools.
MoE CC Expense Report April 2025
Ministry of Education's Credit Card Expense Report for April 2025
MoE CC Expense Report March 2025
Ministry of Education's Credit Card Expense Report for March 2025
MoET CC Expense Report April 2026
Ministry of Education and Training's Credit Card Expense Report for April 2026
Contact Us
Address
Government Administration Building, Box 108
133 Elgin Avenue, George Town,
Grand Cayman KY1-9000 CAYMAN ISLANDS
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
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