Debate contribution: Academic Selection

Debate contribution by Ms Cara Hunter on 2 February 2026.

MLA: Ms Cara Hunter
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 2 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Academic Selection
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5356652

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Thank you, Minister. Even for parents and pupils who participate in the system for understandable reasons, the process is unacceptably opaque, especially for those who wish to resit the exam but cannot. You have said that you are happy enough for this exam to continue, but will you explore the potential for children who are unhappy with their grades to resit the exam?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1991/22-27.

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