Timekeeper support and large-print exam papers to help pupils with extra needs

New measures to support bereaved students who are sitting examinations are also being put in place by education minister Hildegarde Naughton

Education minister Hildegarde Naughton. Picture: Damien Storan

A new timekeeper support and large-print exam papers are among changes being introduced to help students with additional needs at Junior and Leaving Cert level.

Separate measures are also being put in place to help bereaved pupils who are sitting exams.