Jennifer Horgan: We must reform the Leaving Cert so this mess never happens again

"On a curricular level, taking only the integrity of the education system into account, this is the right decision. But on a child level, the one that always takes priority, it’s an awful one."

Jennifer Horgan: "This morning, students woke up to the news that they’ll sit the traditional Leaving this summer" Pic: Larry Cummins

Anyone working in education knows it’s a balancing act.

On one side there’s the curriculum. On the other side there’s the child – their well-being, context, needs and priorities. Magic happens when the two are in equilibrium but it’s not easy to achieve for any teacher.