There are five curriculum specifications, with schools entitled to avail of focused supports in adopting one of the areas every year.
An updated primary school curriculum will be phased into schools from next year.
Language skills, Stem subjects and personal wellbeing will be among the key changes, while children will be encouraged to learn through play, inquiry and real-world experiences.
There are five curriculum specifications, with schools entitled to avail of focused supports in adopting one of the areas every year.
Education Minister Helen McEntee, says education around consent will be a big focus in the wellbeing specification.

Further Increase Expected In Number Of Landlords Leaving Property Market, As Price Of Three-Bed Semi Rises In Kildare
Over 1,700 Garda Checkpoints In Operation Over Christmas Period, With Naas RPU Detecting Multiple Speeding Motorists
€1.2m Approved For Zipline And High Ropes Adventure Centre At Donadea
Fury After Sallins Sunshine Club Misses Out On Funding As Other Counties Get Millions
Christmas Appeal To Adopt Dogs As Euthanasia Figures Rise
Speed Enforcement To Increase In Kildare With 21 New Camera Zones To Be Rolled Out In January
Over 400 Motorists Caught Speeding So Far Today, Including A Driver In Kilcock
Transport Minister In Discussions With Irish Rail About Extending Late-Night Trains Beyond Christmas