Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2020
180. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Skills the action he has taken in response to the recommendations by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in relation to his Department (details supplied). [10263/20]
View answerI published detailed guidance for schools on calculated grades on 21 May. The document sets out information on the process of estimating marks for students to receive calculated grades, and this has been sent to all schools. The document, together with Frequently Asked Questions, are available on gov.ie/leavingcertificate.
Additional guidance to schools on the avoidance of unconscious bias, interpreting evidence of achievement in the case of students with disabilities, and further guidance on bonus marks that would have applied for answering the written examinations through Irish issued to schools on 28 May. The additional guidance is also on gov.ie/leavingcertificate, and includes an instructional video for schools.
