http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk In late 1999, following advice from CCEA, the Department of Education gave the go ahead for a review of the Northern Ireland Curriculum and its assessment 'to meet the needs of young people, society, the economy and environment in the 21st Century'. In June 2004 the Minister for Education gave approval for the Key Stage 1 and 2 and Post Primary Revised Curriculum. en-gb Northern Ireland Curriculum 2010 http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/parents_site/index.asp http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/parents_site/index.asp Tues, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT This website is for those of you who are interested in what your child is learning and experiencing at school. It offers additional details about the key points covered in the Quick Guide to the Curriculum leaflet, which you may have received from your child’s school. Please explore these pages for a clearer picture of how Northern Ireland’s curriculum and assessment activities are organised. http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/stem http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/stem Thurs, 25 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT An exciting new website developed to support learning and teaching at Key Stage 3 of STEM related subjects including Science, Technology and Design, Mathematics, Home Economics and Employability. http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/key_stages_1_and_2/connected_learning/thematic_stem.asp http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/key_stages_1_and_2/connected_learning/thematic_stem.asp Tues, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT These Thematic Units focus on Science, Technology, Engineering (including ICT), and Mathematics (STEM). The units also support the statutory requirements for the Areas of Learning of the Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stage 2, in particular The World Around Us and Mathematics and Numeracy. http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/microsite/financial_capability/documents/ME%20-%20money%20event.pdf http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/microsite/financial_capability/documents/ME%20-%20money%20event.pdf Tues, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT This events pack provides a step-by-step approach to running a successful money themed event in your school. http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/key_stages_1_and_2/areas_of_learning/pdmu/registration/fest_home.asp http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/key_stages_1_and_2/areas_of_learning/pdmu/registration/fest_home.asp Mon, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT FEST’10 is a two week celebration where schools are encouraged to showcase the ways in which they are engaging with their local community to enhance and bring greater relevance to the learning and teaching that takes place in the classroom. May 17 -28 will be your chance to get your school involved and lead the way. http://www.deni.gov.uk/incas_circular_to_schools_-_september_2009-2.pdf http://www.deni.gov.uk/incas_circular_to_schools_-_september_2009-2.pdf Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT This circular formally specifies InCAS as the computer-based assessment method to be used for carrying out statutory diagnostic assessment of reading and maths for pupils in Years 4 to 7 in the autumn term, and sets out the associated arrangements for reporting assessment outcomes to parents. http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/docs/key_stages_1_and_2/assessment/incas/Sept09 teacher manual.pdf http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/docs/key_stages_1_and_2/assessment/incas/Sept09 teacher manual.pdf Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT This booklet will primarily support teachers as they use the InCAS assessments and offer parent meetings. http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/foundation_stage/areas_of_learning/physical_development/index.asp http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/foundation_stage/areas_of_learning/physical_development/index.asp Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT The purpose of this resource is to provide teachers and assistants with support in planning, teaching and assessing Physical Development in the Foundation Stage.