The NCCA has commenced two consultations which ASTI members are invited to contribute to.
Leaving Certificate Applied: New descriptors have been developed for three Leaving Certificate Applied areas: English and Communications; ICT; and Mathematical Applications. https://www.ncca.ie/en/updates-and-events/consultations/leaving-certificate-applied
Relationships and Sexuality Education: Following a direction from the Minister for Education and Skills, the NCCA is reviewing the Relationships and Sexuality with particular reference to the following issues:
· Consent, what it means and its importance;
· Developments in contraception;
· Healthy, positive sexual expression and relationships;
· Safe use of the internet;
· Social media and its effects on relationships and self-esteem;
· LGBTQ+ matter
