Gary Gannon
Question:45. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education when the review of the leaving certificate 2020 and the calculated grade model will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40157/20]
View answerTuesday, 1 December 2020
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On 3 October I announced that I had asked that a comprehensive independent review of the design and implementation of the Calculated Grades process should take place.
I want this review to consider key aspects of the Calculated Grades process, including the initial decision to adopt the model, whether the process met its objectives, how effective the process was, how the process worked in terms of design and implementation and how effective the governance and oversight procedures were.
As such, it is my intention that this review will be commenced as quickly as possible and some initial scoping of the review has taken place. Two key steps remain ongoing with regard to the Calculated Grades process: the running of the postponed written Leaving Certificate examinations and the final stage of the Calculated Grades appeals process.
In addition, as there is ongoing litigation relating to Calculated Grades, it must be determined how this might impact on progressing with the review. My Department has requested legal advice on a number of aspects of the proposed review, including the possible impact on and of ongoing litigation.
The full scope of the review will be clearly set out in advance.