Irish Medium Education at Key Stages 1 and 2
Young children come to school from a variety of different backgrounds, including linguistic (where the language at home is not always the same as that at school). The aim of the Primary Curriculum is to provide children with an appropriate programme of learning which builds on previous learning, is challenging, develops their dispositions to learn and provides them with the skills and competences they will need to succeed in school and in future life.
A working group comprised of CCEA officers and a number of delegates with a range of Irish-medium expertise is currently working on amending and revising the curriculum requirements so that they fully benefit pupils in Irish medium education. These will be uploaded to this website as soon as they are available.
The Big Picture
This diagram draws together all aspects of the Revised Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2.
Key Stages 1&2 Big Picture PDF, 95 KB
Active Learning and Teaching Methods
Foghlaim Ghníomhach agus Modhanna Gníomhacha Teagaisc
A reference of learning and teaching methods and activities designed to promote a stimulating, challenging and focussed classroom.
Active Learning and Teaching Methods
PDF, 828 KB
Planning for Implementation DVD Booklet
This booklet accompanies the ‘Planning for Implementation’ DVD that was sent to all schools last year. It contains briefing sheets and critical questions on the key features of the revised curriculum.
The Revised NI Curriculum Planning for Implementation (DVD Booklet) PDF, 2.9 MB
The Northern Ireland Curriculum: Primary Irish Medium
Irish Medium Primary Curriculum PDF, 1 MB
The Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities storybooks are now available in Irish.