Leaving Cert decision due next week

Both the Labour Party and the Social Democrats are now calling for a type of calculated grading system in lieu of the traditional Leaving Cert exam. File picture

A decision on the arrangements for this year's State exams is expected to be made early next week by the Cabinet, amid growing calls to give students certainty about the exams. 

Discussions continued today between representatives of students, parents, teachers, and school management bodies, with officials from the State Examinations Commission (SEC) and the Department of Education.