NPCPP Survey on Leaving Certificate Reform November 2021

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* 1. Do you believe that the Leaving Certificate programme in it’s current format is fit for purpose?

Yes

No

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* 2. Please indicate your order of preference (1 to 4) for Leaving Certificate assessment options below in the future?

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* 3. The current Leaving Certificate process requires students to choose one option only of – Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Leaving Certificate Applied.
Would you be in favour of adjusting the system to allow some movement between the programmes to suit the educational needs of the student?

Yes

No

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* 4. Thinking about the current time taken for the Leaving Certificate Programmes and how that accommodates the different needs or intended pathways of students, please indicate your preference for the term of the Leaving Certificate programmes from the choices below:

Remain as it currently is – a two year programme

Lengthen the term of the programmes for all subjects to 3 years (include Transition Year as the first of the 3 year programme)

Lengthen the term for some subjects or aspects of a programme – ie. commence portions of some subject courses during Transition Year.

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* 5. All pupils including those with Special Educational Needs should be entitled to receive national certification of their educational achievement.

Agree

Disagree

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* 6. Does your child receive the Access, Equality & Wellbeing supports and resources that they need from their post primary school?

Yes

No

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* 7. Do you believe that the Irish language is an important part of our cultural heritage?

Yes

No

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* 8. Please indicate your opinion on the order of importance (1 to 4) as to what aspects Irish language teaching should be focused on:

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* 9. Please write briefly in the comment box your suggestions for change or areas which you believe need to be addressed in the Leaving Certificate programme in the future:

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* 10. You can register on the NPCPP database to receive information and to have your views included in further and future consultations around education matters. Please confirm your full name and email address:

Name

Email Address