child centred approach to learning

great emphasis on skills

three new subjects: drama, science and social, personal and health education

Irish curriculum revamped to focus on communication

revised English curriculum stressing language learning, reading and writing

greater emphasis on problem solving in maths

a range of new teaching methodologies and teacher guidelines introduced

£5 million primary curriculum support programme

revised curriculum to be phased in over three to five years

information booklet for parents

new special-needs curriculum being developed

introduction of modern languages following completion of pilot programme