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To promote the personal, social, educational and vocational development of pupils and to prepare them for their role as autonomous, participative and responsible members of society. Transition Year was introduced as a pilot project in September 1974, however it was not until September 1994 that the programme was introduced mainstream. Transition year is not examined, but rather is assessed, and is intended to be a broad educational experience which assists in the transition from the school environment by encouraging creativity and responsibility for ones self. Approximately 75% of second-level schools offer the programme Oasis - Information on Public Services, The Transition Year (accessed April 2006) and it consists of both education and work experience. Schools generally set admissions criteria and design the programme based on local needs in accordance with Departmental guidelines. REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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