Teachers oppose assessment of own students under Leaving Cert overhaul 

Changes to senior cycle include the introduction of two new subjects, drama, film and theatre studies, and climate action and sustainable development. Curricula for all existing subjects will also be revised.

A move to 40% of final mark based on continuous assessment, the sitting of some exams in fifth year and the introduction of two new subjects are among the radical changes planned for the Leaving Certificate.

Already, however, the changes to the Leaving Certificate announced by the Department of Education are facing opposition from teachers who are not prepared to assess their own students.