All primary school children progressing to secondary education in September will have their end of year report card sent to their new school.

Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn announced the introduction of the "education passport", claiming it will help teachers to gain a rounded picture of a child's ability and achievements.

He claimed this move is a "common sense approach" and reassured parents that reports will only be available after a pupil has accepted a place at their secondary school.

"This 'education passport' will mean that the child's end of year report card including results from the standardised tests ... will be available to the second level school," Mr Quinn commented.

It is thought the initiative will help ensure continuity and progression for students and alert secondary schools to any additional support they may need in literacy and numeracy.

Standardised tests are used to inform parents of a child's achievement in English reading, maths and Irish reading.

Written by Donal Walsh

Comments