Parents will get access to pupils’ test results

THE results of English and maths tests taken by about 65,000 primary pupils will be made available to all parents for the first time from the upcoming school year.

While standardised literacy and numeracy tests have been carried out in all primary schools for many years, a small number have not always provided the information to parents afterwards.

However, the standardised testing scheme introduced by Education Minister Mary Hanafin from next month will ensure that schools give all relevant information to their pupils’ parents.