A review is underway into how primary school hours are structured, with a focus on the shorter school day currently taken by junior and senior infants. According to reports, junior and senior infants typically finish about an hour earlier than older primary pupils. The review is expected to consider whether this arrangement should be changed and how any potential adjustments could affect the time children spend in classrooms. Both outlets describe the same core issue: the difference in end times between the youngest primary classes and older year groups, and the fact that the shorter day is already established as normal practice for infants. While the reports do not set out specific proposed changes or timelines, they indicate that the review is intended to examine the current system and evaluate what, if any, modifications may be needed. The outcome of the review and any implementation details are not included in the available summaries.