Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton is set to present new supports for students sitting the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate examinations during an upcoming Cabinet meeting. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility of state examinations for students with additional needs, ensuring they receive the necessary accommodations to perform to the best of their abilities.

The new supports, part of the Reasonable Accommodations in Certificate Examinations (RACE) scheme, will be implemented for the examinations taking place in 2027. These measures are designed to assist students who require additional help, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity within the Irish education system.S2

As the education sector prepares for these changes, stakeholders are anticipating the specifics of the supports being introduced. The updates from Minister Naughton are expected to clarify how these accommodations will be structured and what resources will be made available to students in need during their examinations.S1S2