Debate contribution: Curriculum Review: Update

Debate contribution by Miss Áine Murphy on 21 October 2025.

MLA: Miss Áine Murphy
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 21 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Curriculum Review: Update
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5197451

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I thank the Minister for his update. Minister, do you accept that scrapping AS levels and coursework would narrow learning for pupils and pile more pressure on those who have to undertake a high-stakes exam, albeit only one exam?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2580/22-27.

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