Parents of children at four island schools have this week been updated on how the schools are doing.
Ramsey Grammar and primaries Ballasalla, Laxey and Michael have been carrying out their School Self Review and Evaluation.
Geoff Moorcroft is co-ordinating adviser for primary education.
He says it's important to have people from both inside and outside the schools contributing to the assessments:
Clip 1
Researching your Manx family history can be a very interesting and rewarding hobby. Trace your roots in the Isle of Man with our helpful of guide.
