There's still no firm decision on whether or not the Leaving Cert exams will take place.
The exams are currently scheduled to start on July 29th, two months later than usual, with no more than one exam taking place each day.
However, Leaving Cert exams going ahead at all will be subject to public health advice.
The Education Minister Joe McHugh hosted a sixth meeting with a range of stakeholders this afternoon to discuss alternative assessment models, should it prove unsafe to hold exams.
Predictive grading based on previous work is considered the front runner.
Today's meeting included representatives of students, parents, teachers, school leadership and management bodies, the State Examinations Commission (SEC), the National Educational Psychological Service, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment and the Department.
Department of Education and Skills statement on stakeholder engagement in relation to the State Examinations https://t.co/FEF6DrOD93
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In a statement, the Department of Education said: "The group continued its discussions on the practicalities of holding the Leaving Certificate examinations, given the constraints of social distancing and other measures that may be required, based on the available medical advice.
"The group also discussed alternative assessment models. The group also received updates on the measures that have been put in place to support the wellbeing of students at this time."
Minister McHugh said: "I want to thank the members of the group for their ongoing engagement and support for the work on hand. Discussions here today will assist in making decisions regarding arrangements for the Leaving Certificate that have students’ best interests at heart and that are guided at all times by the public health advice."
