Teachers back review of junior cycle before further Leaving Certificate reforms

ASTI president Ann Piggott. Picture: Dave Cullen
The externally-assessed Leaving Certificate has high levels of public trust and is essential for the maintenance of high educational standards, the president of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) has said.
Addressing members at the union’s annual Easter conference, Ann Piggott said any future changes to the senior cycle must enhance what is currently working well, while also addressing problems.