Curriculum  & Programmes

SENIOR SCHOOL

The senior school caters for students aged 12-18 years old. Students in the senior section of the school have the opportunity to engage with  Junior Certificate level 1 and level 2 programme. 

Level 1 Learning Programmes (L1LP)

The Level 1 Learning Programmes are made up of six Priority Learning Units (PLUs) which explicitly identify and develop the key areas of learning needed to prepare the students for their future lives. Students also complete one short course as decided by the school.

• Communication, Language and Literacy

• Personal Care and Wellbeing

• Being part of a Community

• Numeracy

• The Arts

• Physical Education

Level 2 Learning Programme (L2LP)

The Level 2 Learning Programmes are made up of five Priority Learning Units (PLUs) and two short courses. The PLUs focus on developing the basic social, pre-vocational and life skills of the students involved. There are five Level 2 PLUs:

• Communicating and Literacy

• Numeracy

• Personal care

• Living in a Community

• Preparing for work

More information on the Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programme can be found here 

https://www.ncca.ie/en/junior-cycle/level-one-and-level-two-programmes. 

ASDAN 16-18 year olds

ASDAN is made up of short courses that are flexible, portfolio-based programmes designed to accredit up to 60 hours of activity and skills development across a range of topics and curriculum areas.  ASDAN provides flexible and engaging programmes and qualifications that help young people develop skills for learning, work and life. The courses have been developed for learners with a wide range of learning needs and abilities and provide meaningful outcomes through a person-centred approach that prepares the learner for adult life. 

ASDAN's programmes promote the following:

• pride in achievement and commitment to learning

• developing self-confidence, self-awareness and understanding of how to be a successful learner

• gaining employability skills so that learners are well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment, self-employment or training

• knowledge of how to keep themselves healthy, both emotionally and physically, including through exercising and healthy eating

• personal development, so that learners are well prepared to respect others and contribute to wider society

https://www.asdan.org.uk/about-us/