TUI comment on PE becoming an examinable Leaving Cert subject

By piofficer, Monday, 11th December 2017 | 0 comments

TUI welcomes the announcement that Physical Education (PE) will become an examinable Leaving Certificate subject.  This development is consistent with that of PE in Junior Cycle, where it is an intrinsic part of student wellbeing.

However, adequate funding must be provided to allow all schools to enhance facilities where required, particularly schools in communities that were worst hit by the recession. 

In addition, as with other new subject developments, it is vital that the education system continues to attract the best graduates and that there is an adequate supply of fully qualified teachers. In this regard, pay inequality - which sees teachers employed since 2011 earning less than longer-serving colleagues - must be eliminated as a matter of urgency.

 

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