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  • Northern Ireland Curriculum 2028: Short Guides for Schools

    Topics:
    • TransformED

    Date published: 27 August 2026

    The Northern Ireland Curriculum is undergoing significant reform as part of the Department of Education's TransformED programme. The proposed Northern Ireland Curriculum 2028 aims to provide every learner with a clear entitlement to a knowledge-rich, coherent and ambitious curriculum that promotes both excellence and equity. This series of short guides has been developed to support school leaders and teachers as they explore the proposed reforms.

    Documents

    • TransformED - Frequently Asked QuestionsAdobe PDF (831.44 KB)
    • TransformED - Frequently Asked Questions - Irish VersionAdobe PDF (4.7 MB)
    • TransformED - Guide 1 - What is curriculum?Adobe PDF (955.2 KB)
    • TransformED - Guide 1 - What is curriculum? - Irish VersionAdobe PDF (3.86 MB)
    • TransformED - Guide 2 - Why is the curriculum changing?Adobe PDF (718.36 KB)
    • TransformED - Guide 2 - Why is the curriculum changing? - Irish VersionAdobe PDF (8.07 MB)
    • TransformED - Guide 3 - The aim and objectives of the new curriculumAdobe PDF (723.45 KB)
    • TransformED - Guide 3 - The aim and objectives of the new curriculum - Irish VersionAdobe PDF (4.02 MB)
    • TransformED - Guide 4 - Principles of the new curriculumAdobe PDF (816.79 KB)
    • TransformED - Guide 4 - Principles of the new curriculum - Irish VersionAdobe PDF (5.21 MB)
    • TransformED - Guide 5 - What is a knowledge-rich curriculum?Adobe PDF (950.07 KB)
    • TransformED - Guide 5 - What is a knowledge-rich curriculum? - Irish VersionAdobe PDF (7.65 MB)
    • TransformED - Guide 6 - Understanding the structure of the new curriculumAdobe PDF (719.14 KB)
    • TransformED - Guide 6 - Understanding the structure of the new curriculum - Irish VersionAdobe PDF (7.67 MB)
    • TransformED - Guide 7 - The capabilitiesAdobe PDF (672.78 KB)
    • TransformED - Guide 7 - The capabilities - Irish VersionAdobe PDF (5.85 MB)
    • TransformED - Guide 8 - Implementation and supportAdobe PDF (731.24 KB)
    • TransformED - Guide 8 - Implementation and support - Irish VersionAdobe PDF (2.62 MB)

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