New term starts but still no decision on transfer system

CONSIDERING HER OPTIONS: Education minister Caitriona Ruane answers questions at a west Belfast school PICTURE: Hugh Russell

A new term begins again today but consensus on a replacement for the 11-plus seems as far away as ever. Education Correspondent Simon Doyle assesses what lies ahead for pupils, parents, teachers and politicians

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