The Primary Language Curriculum (PLC) aims to integrate English and Irish and includes all children and the language knowledge and experiences that they bring to the classroom. The PLC engages teachers and supports children to develop positive dispositions toward language and literacy. It supports teachers to help children to progress in their language learning and development through the primary years. The curriculum is less crowded and places greater emphasis on practice. It is more than functional, so that it enables children to make and explore language meaning as well as receive and create it.
The Primary Language Curriculum has the same structure and strands for both languages, English and Irish. It is an integrated curriculum that makes connections across and within languages and that seeks to support the transfer of skills between them.
At our school, we prioritise a holistic and inclusive approach to language learning, supporting all our pupils in their journey to become confident and effective communicators. The Primary Language Curriculum is designed to build on children’s prior knowledge and enhance their skills in both oral and written communication across a variety of contexts.