He defeated Alderney Representative Edward Hill by 21 votes to 17.
Deputy Curgenven, who was nominated by ESC president Deputy Paul Montague, told the States that he was interested in all areas of the committee’s extensive mandate.
‘The work of ESC touches every family in Guernsey,’ he said.
‘It shapes opportunities. It shapes wellbeing. It shapes identity.
‘As a member of the committee, I will work tirelessly to promote stability in our education system, opportunity through sport, and pride in our culture.’
Deputy Curgenven said that helping the committee to provide more certainty for post-16 education would be one of his priorities.
He also hoped to see reforms at earlier stages of education.
‘As godfather to a young boy and girl, and in recent years working closely with vulnerable children and their families, I have seen first-hand how crucial early years support is to long-term outcomes educationally, socially and in terms of workforce participation.
‘Improving access to early years provision, and primary school provision, so that they are fit for the future, is not merely desirable but it is essential.’
Deputy Curgenven replaced Deputy Jayne Ozanne who resigned from the committee recently.
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