Population policy has been a contentious issue in Jersey for many years with significant discussion and some concern about the population increase. More recently, attention has focussed on the ageing population, falling birth rate and rising dependency ratio.
Early years
Life chances are determined to a large extent in the pre-school years. Policy towards early years is therefore critically important, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. A related issue in Jersey is the impact of the high cost of childcare on working...
Housing and Social Mobility in Jersey
The Policy Centre has commenced a programme of work on social mobility. The objective is to promote an informed debate that will facilitate appropriate policy measures. A steering group has been established to oversee the programme. The terms of reference of the group...
Jersey’s secondary education system
This report comprises evidence to the Children, Education and Home Affairs Panel of the States Assembly for its review of secondary education funding. The report describes and analyses - • The unusual structure of secondary education, in particular the high degree of...
Improving the consultation process
Good policy-making necessarily involves taking account of the views of those most affected by what is being proposed, the wider community and those with experience and knowledge of the issue. If this is not done then the likely effects are that a policy is not...
Problem gambling in Jersey
This report brings together relevant information on problem gambling in Jersey. It draws on relevant UK and Guernsey statistics and analysis to assess the extent and effect of problem gambling, describes the legislative and regulative framework and initiatives to help...