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  • TransformED

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    TransformED is the Department of Education's major education reform programme to transform teaching and learning in Northern Ireland. It focuses on the core areas of curriculum, assessment, qualifications, school improvement and tackling educational disadvantage. Reform in each of these areas will be underpinned by significant investment in high-quality teacher professional development.
    About TransformED

    About TransformED

    Find out about how TransformED is focused on high-quality teaching, learning and whole-school improvement.

    Curriculum

    Curriculum

    Discover the work that is taking place to review and strengthen the Northern Ireland Curriculum.

    Literacy

    Literacy

    Learn more about how every learner can develop confident reading, writing and communication skills.

    Teacher Professional Learning

    Teacher Professional Learning

    Discover more about teacher professional learning opportunities designed to develop practice, build leadership skills and empower educators at every career stage.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Up-to-date guidance on qualification pathways and information on proposed changes to qualifications.

    Assessment

    Assessment

    Find out about current arrangements for Key Stage assessment as well as the Independent Review of Assessment.

    Resources

    Resources

    Access a growing library of resources, videos and materials created to support effective teaching and school development.

    Tackling Educational Disadvantage

    Tackling Educational Disadvantage

    Find out more about initiatives designed to support children from deprived backgrounds reach their full potential.

    School Improvement

    School Improvement

    Learn more about the Department's policies on school improvement and the range of support available to schools, as well as details of the proposed legislation on school inspection.

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