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  • Curriculum and assessment

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    • Curriculum and learning

    More in this topic

    • An introduction to curriculum and assessment
    • Statutory curriculum
    • Assessment
    • 14 to 19 policy
    • Entitlement Framework
    • Careers education
    • ICT in schools
    • Online event - Developing a more strategic approach to 14-19 Education and Training
    • CPR in the Curriculum at Key Stage 3
    • Extended schools programme
    • Intercultural Education Service (IES)
    • Qualifications
    • Climate Change Education and Green Growth
    • Review of the Northern Ireland Curriculum
    • International Ministerial Advisory Panel

    Related to Curriculum and assessment

    Most recent publications

    • DE Circular 2026/01 - Approval of Qualifications for use in Post-Primary Schools in Northern Ireland

      Published 9 January 2026
    • Decision Making Process

      Published 15 December 2025
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • General certificate of secondary education (GCSE) grading

      Published 20 March 2015 Consultation closed
    • Potential short term changes to GCE A-levels

      Published 30 January 2013 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Givan launches new Community of Lifesavers App

      Published 12 November 2024
    • Weir outlines plans for exams and assessments in 2021/22

      Published 17 May 2021
    See all news in this topic

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    How to request information from the Department of Education including Freedom of Information (FOI) and the use of our Publication Scheme. The Department publishes responses to requests for information made under FOI in its Disclosure Log

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