Principals: Give us time to reflect on reforms

The ‘special core status’ of history within the reformed Junior Cycle will impact other subjects, short courses, and areas of learning within the curriculum, Education Minister Joe McHugh is expected to hear today.

As the second day of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals conference gets under way, Mr McHugh is expected to hear calls to give schools “breathing space” to reflect on a series of key changes.