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Ministry of Education & Training

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Ministry Celebrates Outstanding Teachers at Educators' Gala
15 October 2026 | Press Release
The Ministry of Education and Training and the Department of Education Services hosted the Educators' Gala on Saturday, 10 October, where 13 teachers from across Grand Cayman received Outstanding Teacher Awards in recognition of their exceptional work and commitment to education.
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MoET Awards Scholarship to Miss Teen Cayman Islands
12 October 2026 | Press Release

The Ministry of Education and Training is pleased to support the Miss Teen Cayman Islands Pageant through its sponsorship of the titleholder’s educational scholarship, reinforcing its commitment to investing in the education and development of young Caymanians

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MoET Publishes Mobile Phone Policy
25 September 2026 | Press Release

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

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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

Outside of the core administrative arm of the Ministry, the Departments/Units within the Ministry’s remit include: the Department of Education Services; Early Childhood Care and Education Unit; the Scholarship Secretariat Unit; and the Cayman Islands Public Library Service.
 
The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) is the statutory authority that falls within the remit of the Ministry and a Ministry representative sits on its board.
 
The scope of the Ministry’s activities includes:
  • Policy advice, development, implementation, communication and evaluation services to the Honourable Minister, and support for legislative revisions and development
  • 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
  • General secretarial and administrative services to the Honourable Minister, as well as services to support the administration of the Education Council.
The Ministry's functions are as follows:
 
  1. Planning and Policy Services - Formulates national policies and those specific to government schools.
  2. Administration - Provides strategic direction for all government schools. 
  3. Legislative & Regulatory Services - Supports the enhancement of teaching and learning in schools through the following:
    • Increased use of online and computerised testing;
    • Strengthened core curriculum across government primary and secondary schools;
    • Provision of  scholarship funding for advanced, specialised tertiary education;
    • Placement of compulsory age students with special needs in alternative educational institutions;
    • The registration of teachers;
    • The registration of educational institutions.

Key Persons

Hon. Rolston Anglin
Hon. Rolston Anglin, JP,MP
Minister for Finance & Economic Development and Minister for Education & Training
Heather Bodden
Ms. Heather Bodden, OCI, Cert. Hon., JP, MP
Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Social Development; Education & Training; Tourism
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Mrs. Julie Hunter, JP, MP
Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Financial Services & Commerce; Education & Training; Infrastructure
Cetonya Cacho
Cetonya Cacho
Chief Officer
Jerome McCoy
Jerome McCoy
Deputy Chief Officer (Adult Education & Public Libraries)
Elroy Bryan Watler
Elroy Bryan Watler
(Acting) Deputy Chief Officer (Education, Policy & Planning)
Denise Hutchinson
Denise Hutchinson
Chief Financial Officer
Kimari Fletcher-Barret
Kimari Fletcher-Barrett
HR Director

Publications

Consultations

Cayman Islands Mobile Phone (Safer School) Policy
23 September 2026 | 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
4 September 2026 | Credit Card Expenses

Ministry of Education's Credit Card Expense Report for April 2025

MoE CC Expense Report March 2025
4 September 2026 | Credit Card Expenses

Ministry of Education's Credit Card Expense Report for March 2025

MoET CC Expense Report April 2026
4 September 2026 | Credit Card Expenses

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