Irish secondary schools could see changes made to its transition year.
The optional one year programme was originally established in 1993, to help students shift to a more independent self-directed style of learning required for the Senior Cycle.
However, the activities for the year itself is dictated by each individual school.
Arthur Godsil, Former Headmaster of St Andrews College Dublin says the programme is good for students but it needs a refresh:
"It's actually a wonderful program, because of its inclusivity, provides learning opportunities for all students regardless of academic ability. It's more democratic. I think it needs to be refreshed and society has changed, growth of technology, diversity of learning wellbeing, you know, mental health and climate change is important. So I think those elements are included."
