Free Childcare Scheme The Free Childcare Scheme is a system which was promised in the Government Electoral Manifesto, whereby Government provides free childcare services to parents/guardians who work or are pursuing their education. The childcare service is either provided directly through Government services or alternatively through Registered Child Care Centres. Free Childcare Service in registe...

The Pleasure of Reading The Pleasure of Reading/Gost il-Qari is a family literacy programme for children aged 7 to 11 years together with their parents/guardians. The programme consists of one-hour reading sessions which are held once a week. These sessions are held in primary schools and in the community.Each session features the sharing of stories from a variety of books, and other fun activitie...

Thematic STEM Debate A national initiative that engages students in discussing and debating STEM-related themes and real-world issues through research and effective communication. Students will strengthen critical thinking, public speaking, research and scientific argumentation skills. Year 6 students. The school registers through the registration link in the official Letter Circular.

Inspire: Pathfinder Pathfinder is a service designed to guide people with disabilities and their families Support and consultation for parents. Help to build strong support networks. Pathfinder aims to remove barriers and ensure everyone can fully enjoy their rights. Pathfinder acts as a bridge connecting people to other local service providers who can help. When suitable, Inspire’s own services m...

Students Summer Work Exposure Scheme The Students' Maintenance Grants’ Unit (SMGU) within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, in collaboration with the Institute for the Public Services within the People and Standards’ Division at the Office of the Prime Minister, isinviting full-time students to apply for the Students’ Summer Work Exposure Scheme 2026. Summer W...

Home Start Home Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of the families with at least one child under five years of age. -Offering support and practical assistance-Visiting families in their own homes, where the dignity and identity of each adult and child can be respected and protected-Reassuring parents that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual and en...

Request for School Exemption and Authorisation for Employment of Minors (16-) The employment of minors is a very sensitive issue concerning the child’s education and health and safety. The Law provides certain criteria that must be met prior to issuing a permit for the employment of minors.Minors who have not yet completed compulsory schooling need a school exemption for work purposes. This mostly...

MySchool MIS Portal – Management Information System The MIS Portal is an online platform used by Schools, Guardians and Students to communicate and access school related information.Basic features offered through the MIS include the following: Recording of Student Attendance Assessment Inputting and Publishing Communication through SMS, email and published notifications in the M...

Optometry Service Specialised eye care services for children, offering routine vision check-ups, glasses prescriptions, and referral for suspected eye diseases or conditions. Vision checks, corrective prescriptions, and referrals for further care if required. Children from the age of 4 years, requiring visual or optometric care. Step 1: Call 21 231231 and appointment will be given. 

Parent and Baby Primary Health Support Clinic offered by Primary Health Care A midwife-led service offering essential support to new parents in the early weeks after childbirth. From emotional encouragement to practical guidance on newborn care, this clinic is your first step in postnatal support.  Personalised one-to-one midwifery consultations covering infant feeding, sleep, bonding, matern...