Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2017
204. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the public consultation on the SPHE curriculum; if it will be informed by equality based civic society groups, such as LGBT or disability based NGOs or advocacy groups; if the curriculum will be equality proofed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51833/17]
View answerThe National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) consulted on proposals for structure and time allocation in a redeveloped primary curriculum between January and June this year. This consultation was the first time, in almost twenty years, when teachers, principals, parents and the wider public had an opportunity to consider how the primary curriculum is structured and how time is allocated within it. The findings from the consultation will be published by the NCCA in early 2018 and will inform the Council’s ongoing work in reviewing and redeveloping the primary curriculum including the area of Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE). The Council develops its advice through research, discussions and deliberations with education partners, public consultations, and work with schools and early childhood settings. The work is also underpinned by principles of universal curriculum design.
