Foundation Stage

Age 4–6

Primary school Years 1 and 2 make up the Foundation Stage. Children build on the learning experiences that they bring to school from home and/or pre-school. They learn through well-planned, challenging play that develops their interests, curiosity and creativity.

Subsection

Curriculum at Foundation Stage

The Northern Ireland Curriculum aims to empower young people to achieve their potential and to make informed and responsible decisions throughout their lives. The learning opportunities provided should help young people to develop as individuals, contributors to society and contributors to the economy and environment.

The statutory curriculum in Foundation Stage is set out under the following Areas of Learning and Whole Curriculum Skills and Capabilities.

The Development Pathway

Latest News

CCEA provides update to Education Minister on curriculum and examinations during visit

Published: 28/03/2024, 5:30pm

Today, (28 March), Education Minister Paul Givan MLA, met with members of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) and its staff to receive an update on preparation for this year’s summer GCSE, AS and A level examinations.

New Financial Education Guidance Launched to Support Teaching in Schools

Published: 05/03/2024, 2:45pm

Today (5 March 2024) the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), supported by CCEA, launched new free guidance to help schools deliver a quality financial education.

Education Chief Executives issue joint letter to Northern Ireland Secretary of State

Published: 07/12/2023, 8:55am

Chief Executives of the seven main education bodies in Northern Ireland have issued a joint letter to the Northern Ireland Secretary of State.

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