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| Assembly backs 'interim 11-plus' | Assembly backs 'interim 11-plus' |
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| The assembly has voted narrowly in favour of commissioning a new version of the 11-plus. | The assembly has voted narrowly in favour of commissioning a new version of the 11-plus. |
| However, Education Minister Caitriona Ruane said she would not reintroduce any sort of academic selection. | However, Education Minister Caitriona Ruane said she would not reintroduce any sort of academic selection. |
| The UUP asked the assembly to approve an interim method of selection from next year, while literacy and numeracy tests to use in the future are refined. | The UUP asked the assembly to approve an interim method of selection from next year, while literacy and numeracy tests to use in the future are refined. |
| It passed by 43 votes to 41, but Ms Ruane said those backing the motion had their "eyes and ears closed". | It passed by 43 votes to 41, but Ms Ruane said those backing the motion had their "eyes and ears closed". |
| She said she would not bring in even a temporary form of selection. | She said she would not bring in even a temporary form of selection. |
| The minister said: "Let me be clear, the 11-plus is gone and it will not be coming back in any shape or form." | |
| Ms Ruane also said that "Transfer 2010 is my department's policy for the transfer of children from primary to post-primary". | |
| "If followed, the guidance will deliver an effective and fair system which will benefit all," she said. | |
| The exams body, the CCEA is currently working on literacy and numeracy tests to use in the future. | The exams body, the CCEA is currently working on literacy and numeracy tests to use in the future. |
| The Ulster Unionist motion also called for the pupil profile compiled by primary schools to be used as part of the transfer to grammar schools. | The Ulster Unionist motion also called for the pupil profile compiled by primary schools to be used as part of the transfer to grammar schools. |
| The final 11-plus was held in Northern Ireland's schools last November. | The final 11-plus was held in Northern Ireland's schools last November. |