More than 550 students who sat the postponed Leaving Cert are to receive improved CAO offers this week on foot of securing improved grades in the written exams. A total of 2,000 students who sat the Leaving Cert written exams in November and December received their results last week. Meanwhile, talks are set to get underway this week on detailed planning for Leaving Cert exams and an alternative “non-exam” option for1 students. Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed the move last Friday following a meeting with representatives of teachers, students, principals and parents. ‘Intensive’ discussionsMs Foley has invited education stakeholders to participate in “intensive” and “confidential” discussions with Department of Education officials to progress work on these two distinct processes for this year’s Leaving Cert students.

Source: The Irish Times February 07, 2021 15:00 UTC