Consultations
For further information, please see the links below to the current TransformED Consultations, and closed TransformED Consultations.
Closed Consultations
Consultation on the Northern Ireland Curriculum 2028
A public consultation took place on the draft Northern Ireland Curriculum Framework 2028 from June - September 2026. Stakeholder feedback will help to shape the final version before implementation. The Consultation is now closed.
Consultation on the Religious Education Core Syllabus
A public consultation took place on a revised Religious Education Core Syllabus from June - September 2026. The Consultation closed on 30 September 2026.
The Department of Education has published an analysis of responses to its consultation on the Leading Together for Excellence: A TransformED NI Strategy for Teacher Professional Learning, summarising stakeholder feedback received during the eight-week consultation period from 11 May to 6 July 2026.
Consultation on The Future of CCEA Qualifications
The Department of Education's consultation report on The Future of CCEA GCSEs, AS Levels and A Levels summarises feedback from the public, young people, teachers, pupils, school leaders and other stakeholders gathered between September and November 2025, along with the Department's reflections on the findings.
Consultation on 16-18 Legislation
Consultation on 16-18 Legislation - The consultation will run from 14 April to 4 July 2025 and can be accessed at Citizen Space alongside a Child and Young Person’s version.