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Early Childhood

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

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

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

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

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Latest Developments in SPHE/RSE

Revised arrangements for the completion of Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) for the cohort of students 2018 - 2021 (students in third year in 2020/21)

SPHE lesson plans for use with students in post primary schools on their return to school are available here.

Planning for Junior Cycle Wellbeing Programmes 2020-21

Traveller culture and history in the curriculum: a curriculum audit

The NCCA is consulting on the Draft Primary Curriculum Framework.

Report on the Early Enactment of JC Science and Business Studies

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

Consultations

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Traveller culture and history in the curriculum: a curriculum audit - Executive Summary
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NCCA Primary Curriculum Framework / Dréachtchreat Curaclaim na Bunscoile 2020
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Key Elements of Good Practice to Support the Learning and Development of Children Birth-Three

Report on the consultation on the draft Background Paper and Brief for the review of Leaving Certificate Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

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