Minister for Education John Cortes last week met HMG Minister for Education Stephen Morgan MP at the Department for Education in London.

A statement from the Government follows below:

He was accompanied by Director of Education Keri Scott and Guy Dumas from the Gibraltar Office in London.

Issues discussed included university fees for Gibraltarian students, SEND in schools, the use of Artificial Intelligence in Education settings, school attendance, behaviour management and sustainability in schools.

As a result, firm contacts have been established between the UK and Gibraltar Education Departments, and Gibraltar will be able to access information and support if and when needed. Minister for Education, the Hon Prof John Cortes, said: “Stephen is a great friend of Gibraltar and a committed educationalist. It was a pleasure to discuss current education issues with him and to realise how many concerns and opportunities we share. The UK Department is doing a great deal of work in developing policies, such as in AI, and with these exchanges we will make sure that we are able to keep at the forefront of developments. I am really grateful to Stephen for his accessibility and support.”