The Barbados National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations has backed the postponement of continuous assessment for secondary school placement, saying the extra time should ensure teachers, schools, parents, and students are ready for the new model.

“Our message is simple: we support the transformation, but we must make sure that the transformation is ready for our children,” the BNCPTA said in a statement.

“The BNCPTA supports the government’s broader education transformation agenda and recognizes the importance of moving towards a more holistic and equitable approach to assessing our children. However, transformation of this magnitude must be implemented when the system is ready.”