Curriculum

The curriculum for schools in Ireland is determined by the Minister for Education and Science who is advised by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. The curriculum sets out what is to be taught and how it is to be taught and assessed. 

At Little Angels School we offer a range of curricula, depending on the age of the child.  In the early years the children participate in the Aistear Curriculum.  They then move onto the primary curriculum until they are 13 years old.  For the next few years the children participate in the Junior Cycle Level 1 curriculum and will gain a Junior Cert at the end of three years.  In their last two years with us at Little Angels the young men and women will follow our Senior Cycle.  This also provides the opportunity for work experience, where appropriate.

Little Angels School uses a student centered approach and an Individual Education Plan is drawn up in collaboration with parents and the multi-disciplinary team. These plans are reviewed regularly throughout the year.

A variety of individual and group programmes are used including PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), TEACCH,  and Lámh (Irish Signing System for Special Needs).

Close collaboration exists with the relevant Health Service Executive Professionals including Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Special Needs Counsellors and the Autism Team.

A wide and varied curriculum is offered including:

  • Communication and Language
  • Maths
  • Social, Personal & Health Education
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Physical Education
  • Social, Environmental and Scientific Education
  • Visual Arts
  • Religion
  • Junior Cycle
  • School based Senior Cycle

 

Our children can have complex learning difficulties and at times, sensory impairment, medical difficulties and physical disabilities and can require a high level of support for their learning needs.  That type of support is provided here at The Little Angels. Parents are kept informed through the daily use of home/school diaries.

Pupils at Little Angels are given opportunities to explore the wider community through frequent environmental visits. Participation in regular shopping trips, visits to theatres, cinema and restaurants and involvement in events organised locally provide opportunities for our pupils to make connections with the wider community.

 

Activities

Activities which the students enjoy include:

  • Cookery
  • Swimming
  • Horse-riding
  • Weekly Social Outings
  • School Tours
  • Art Work
  • Gardening
  • Wood work
  • ICT
  • Multi Sensory Activities
  • No barriers gym at JT Physiotherapy