Special School Curriculum Support
Special School Curriculum Support
What is Special School Curriculum Support?
A redeveloped Primary School Curriculum is being enacted (gradually introduced) in Ireland. The NCSE supports all special schools with this curriculum.
During the school year, 2025/26, schools will close for two days to support the enactment of the Primary Curriculum Framework. This is in line with Circular 0067/2025.
Our Primary Curriculum (Special School) team will facilitate two school closure days, one in Term 2 and one Term 3 of the school year, 2025/26.
We will contact special schools directly with details of this support.
Special School Curriculum Support
The Primary Curriculum Framework
The Primary Curriculum Framework sets out the purpose, structure and content for the curriculum. It forms the basis for high-quality learning, teaching and assessment for all children.
It aims to provide a strong foundation for every child to thrive and flourish, supporting them to realise their full potential as individuals and as members of communities and society.
Special School Curriculum Support
Sustained Support for the Primary Mathematics Curriculum
Special schools can apply for Sustained Support for the Primary Mathematics Curriculum during the school year, 2025/26.
The aim of this sustained support is to help special schools enact the Primary Mathematics Curriculum.
Our primary curriculum advisors can provide up to three in-school support visits to a special school.
Applications for Sustained Support for the Primary Mathematics Curriculum have now closed for the school year, 2025/26.
Special School Curriculum Support
When can I apply for Sustained support for Special Schools?
Applications for Sustained Support for the Primary Mathematics Curriculum have now closed for the school year, 2025/26.
