"The current system of academic selection at age 11 has contributed to what is in fact a mediocre performance of the school system in Northern Ireland by international standards, " the statement added.

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England coach Peter Moores has defended his inclusion insisting it was not an indictment of the selection system.

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Among their suggests are know your candidates better, use assessments, evaluate the effectiveness of your selection system, and reveal more about the position and your company to candidates.

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