The Education Department manages and oversees the education system in Anguilla. The Department is directed by the following Mission Statement:

The Government of Anguilla is committed to providing quality education services, through highly motivated and competent educators, to produce loyal, knowledgeable and skilled citizens of sound characters, empowered to function effectively in a rapidly changing technology society.

The department focuses on raising student achievement. This is articulated and manifested in seven stated policy areas:

• Access to Education
• Administration and Management
• Curriculum Development
• Human Resource Development
• Alliances with the community
• Pastoral care
• Financing Education

(See the Five Year Education Development Plan for the goals of education and details of the various policy areas.)