New Leaving Certificate cycle to start for thousands of Irish students in months amid ‘better system' hopes
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Minister for Education Helen McEntee confirmed the news this morning
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The new cycle will be introduced in September
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The shake-up has been described as in the "best interest of
Minister McEntee said: "Over the past number of weeks, there have been intensive and constructive engagements with the post-primary teacher unions regarding senior cycle redevelopment.
"I am happy to confirm that these talks have now concluded, with a package of supports offered to support the implementation of senior cycle redevelopment from September.'
McEntee added that new proposal is in the hands of the
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She continued: "Their input has been instrumental in shaping our shared understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
"Proceeding with the introduction of new and revised subjects under senior cycle redevelopment in September is in the best interest of students.
"It will help to reduce the pressure faced by students, while recognising a broader range of skills and ensuring that students have the skills necessary to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
"Not only will these supports help teachers and schools to implement senior cycle redevelopment, they will ultimately ensure that students across the country reap the benefits of a revised senior cycle."
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The first review of the
Ireland's oldest Leaving Cert student awaits results as grandson to sit exams next year
By 2024, both
These would be implemented in Tranche 1 in
The redeveloped subjects launching in September include eight subjects, such as Ancient Greek, Arabic,
The remaining redeveloped subjects will be introduced in the following tranches.
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This decision had been approved by former Minister for Education
Following the calls, the
In April, Minister McEntee wrote to the unions to confirm the new programme would be implemented as previously announced.
She added that any further delay to this would be a disservice to students.
'A BETTER SYSTEM'
McEntee added: "This agreement provides a number of important supports to teachers, students and schools to ensure the successful implementation of senior cycle redevelopment.
"I look forward to continuing close collaboration with the ASTI and TUI, indeed with all representative bodies, as we work together to strengthen and support senior cycle redevelopment."
Students from the Irish Second-Level Students' Union backed the new reform.
The ISSU president, Jack McGinn, said: "We are redeveloping our senior cycle because we need to deliver a better system for students, that is what these redevelopments will achieve - we cannot afford to wait another year."
"I welcome the announcement of specific posts of responsibilities to support schools in implementing the reforms, and the increase and extension of grant funding for the science subjects - ensuring that students will have equal access to resources.
"The ISSU encourages stakeholders to support the implementation of support measures. It is imperative that we deliver clarity for students on the ground, to enable them to reach their full potential."
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