Have Your Say: Help Shape Northern Ireland’s New Curriculum Framework
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Education Minister Paul Givan has launched an online survey inviting schools and education stakeholders to help develop a new curriculum framework for Northern Ireland.
School leaders, teachers and the wider education sector are being asked to share their views on individual subjects and Areas of Learning to guide the work of the Curriculum Taskforce.
Launching the survey, Paul Givan said:
“This is a key opportunity to influence the future of curriculum policy and ensure the new Northern Ireland curriculum meets the needs of learners today and in the years ahead. Feedback will inform the work of the subject working groups being established by the Curriculum Taskforce.
“Whether you are a classroom teacher, school leader, or have a broader interest in education, your insights will help shape a curriculum that builds on what is already working well in schools and supports every learner to thrive.”
Chairperson of the Curriculum Taskforce, Christine Counsell added:
“We are looking forward to hearing views from across the education sector in Northern Ireland. The survey will identify strengths and challenges in each subject area and gather ideas for future development.
“We particularly want to hear about strong curriculum practice in Northern Ireland schools. Furthermore, we also want views on the broader capabilities the curriculum should aim to develop across all subjects.”
The Curriculum Taskforce aims to design a system curriculum framework that sets out core content and provides the essential knowledge, concepts and skills that all pupils should be taught in each subject.
The survey is open until 28 November 2025 and can be accessed at - https://consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/de/curriculum-review-curriculum-survey
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1. The Curriculum Taskforce Advisory Committee (TAC), announced by the Education Minister in June 2025, is spearheading a programme of curriculum reform in Northern Ireland.
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