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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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The consultation on the Background Paper and Brief for Junior Cycle Physical Education is now open.

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Publication of the first two reports from the Children’s School Lives (CSL) study

Watch NCCA’s webinars on outdoor learning in the primary school

Revised arrangements for the assessment and reporting of Level 1 Learning Programmes (L1LPs) and Level 2 Learning Programmes (L2LPs)) for the cohort of students 2018 – 2021 (students in 3rd Year in 2020/2021)

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

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

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Publications and Media

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NCCA Primary Curriculum Framework / Dréachtchreat Curaclaim na Bunscoile 2020

Key Elements of Good Practice to Support the Learning and Development of Children Birth-Three

Traveller culture and history in the curriculum: a curriculum audit

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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