Teachers to seek more pay if changes approved

TEACHERS will seek extra pay and strict conditions if a Leaving Certificate based on greater continuous assessment is introduced by the Government.

Education Minister Noel Dempsey hinted this week that he may seek a review of the exam system, possibly extending it to a three-year programme. He also said a model of more assessment and less emphasis on the written exam might be more favourable for students.

The Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) is open to such changes, but only under a number of conditions for their members.