What is going on with Leaving Cert reform?

Many Transition Year and 3rd year students will have returned to school for the new term wondering what is happening with senior cycle reform, and what the proposed changes will mean for them.

When are the reforms coming in? Which subjects will change for them?

What will these new practical assessment components, worth at least 40% of their final Leaving Certificate results, be like?

And, a big question for students, who will assess that coursework?