Some children may be excluded from Transition Year as their families cannot afford it 

Transition year can be a life-changing time for many students in Ireland but there is growing concern at the way TY places are allocated. iStock

Children are being excluded, or cannot fully participate in Transition Year (TY), simply because their families cannot afford it, the children’s watchdog has warned.

Some schools also appear to be failing young people by not having fair application processes in place when it comes to accessing TY.