Foundation Stage

The revised Northern Ireland Curriculum becomes statutory from September 2007 for Year 1 and 5. Under the revised curriculum, Foundation Stage covers Years 1 and 2. Information on the new requirements can be found at www.nicurriculum.org.uk.

Pre-school

ASPECTS Pre-school Trial

ASPECTS Pre-school Trial - Evaluation Report June 2006PDF, 64KB

Curricular Guidance for Pre-school Education

Curricular Guidance for Pre-school Education PDF, 1.15MB

The guidance outlines the range of learning opportunities which children of this age should have through play and other relevant experiences. It also indicates the skills, attitudes and competencies that most children will display at the end of appropriate pre-school education.

Pre School Transition FormDOC, 284 KB

Pre School Transition Record Feasibility Trial 2008/2009DOC, 95 KB