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At the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, we work with learners, teachers, early childhood professionals, parents and stakeholders to develop research-informed curriculum and assessment.

Early Childhood

Early childhood refers to the period from birth to six years.

Primary

Primary education caters for the period from six to 12 years.

Junior Cycle

Junior cycle (lower secondary education) covers the ages of 12 to 15 years.

Senior Cycle

Senior cycle (upper secondary education) covers the ages of 15 to 18 years.

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Publication of Primary Consultation Reports

Today sees the publication of reports based on the recent consultation on five draft specificatio...

Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Frame...

Welcomed by Ministers Norma Foley, and Roderic O’Gorman
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Education Officer for Cross Sectoral Position

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SPHE: Presentation for parents and guardians

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Consultations

Throughout the year we invite teachers, practitioners, students, parents and members of the general public to get involved in consultations.

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Publications and Media

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Play Updated Junior Cycle SPHE specification: Presentation for Parents and Guardians

Information for Parents/Guardians on JC SPHE

Information for Parents/Guardians on JC SPHE

Conceptualising Curriculum Integration

Conceptualising Curriculum Integration

NCCA Information Booklet

See NCCA Information Booklet here. 

Traveller culture and history research report

Traveller culture and history research report
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