EDDIAC Completes Discovery Phase of Education Services Review

Wednesday 22 April 2026

The Education Devolution & Delegation Investigation & Advisory Committee (EDDIAC) has completed the first stage of its work programme, concluding the 'discovery phase' focused on understanding how education services are currently organised and delivered across States-funded education settings.

The EDDIAC was established to examine how services supporting States' education settings are organised and delivered, and to consider what changes to settings' autonomy might help both settings and learners to thrive.

The work, which began in December 2025, examined the range of functions provided by the States of Guernsey to schools and The Guernsey Institute. This included education improvement services, inclusion and support services, and a range of corporate functions such as human resources, finance, IT and property management.

As part of this work, the Committee engaged directly with service leads, technical experts and leaders of education settings, gathering practical insight and professional experience to develop a clear picture of how the current system operates in practice. Feedback from these stakeholders helped identify key challenges, frustrations and opportunities that will inform the next phase of the Committee's work.

With the discovery phase now complete, EDDIAC will move into its second stage of work looking at 'options and alternatives'. The Committee will work closely with stakeholders to explore and model different approaches to the devolution and delegation of services, testing the potential impacts and benefits of a range of options. It also plans to engage with the wider communities around education settings, representatives from other jurisdictions and independent external advisers.

EDDIAC intends to return to the States later this year (2026) with a set of proposals.

Deputy Tina Bury, Chair of the EDDIAC, said:

"Completing the discovery phase is an important milestone for the EDDIAC. It has allowed us to build an accurate and shared understanding of how education services currently operate and where there may be opportunities for change. We have held very constructive discussions with a range of service leads, and as we now move into the next phase, we will be working closely with them to explore different options in a thoughtful and evidence‑based way, with a clear focus on what will best support education settings and their learners and staff."