The Structure of the Primary Curriculum

The curriculum is set out in six Areas of Learning:

• Language & Literacy
• Mathematics & Numeracy
• Personal Development & Mutual Understanding
• The Arts
• The World Around Us
• Physical Education

In addition, Religious Education forms a core part of our curriculum.

Whole Curriculum Skills and Capabilities

The development of children's skills and capabilities is at the heart of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Therefore, across all Learning Areas, children progressively develop:

Cross-curricular Skills

• Communication
• Using Mathematics
• Using Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities

• Managing Information
• Thinking, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making
• Being Creative
• Working with Others
• Self-Management