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

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

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2020: Transitions support materials for parents

Traveller culture and history in the curriculum: a curriculum audit

Revised arrangements for the completion of Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) for the cohort of students 2018 - 2021 (current second years entering third year in 2020)

This section provides everything you need for reporting to parents and the transfer of pupil information to other schools.

NCCA Information Update: COVID-19

Links to resources and  online tools during the current school closure period.

The NCCA is consulting on the Draft Primary Curriculum Framework.

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

Consultations

Publications and Media

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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

Resources For Parents

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