CCEA/EA Conference for ECTs: Empowering ECTs through the Northern Ireland Curriculum: Coherence, Capability and Confidence

Target audience: Early Career Teachers undertaking Induction and Early Professional Development (EPD)

ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2025-2026 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event.  

About this event

This event provides a valuable opportunity for ECTs to focus on the Northern Ireland Curriculum, including planning, assessment, and pedagogy and to engage with high-quality resources developed by CCEA to support its delivery.

Aims

• To allow ECTs to explore the aim, purpose and objectives of the Northern Ireland Curriculum in the context of TransformEdNI.

• To explore aspects of high-quality learning and teaching supporting the delivery of the Northern Ireland Curriculum.

• To equip ECTs with the knowledge and principles around effective assessment practices  that align with the NIC and supports pupil progression.

• To support ECTs in confidently addressing contemporary and sensitive issues through a preventative, age-appropriate, and Northern Ireland Curriculum aligned approach.

• To help ECTs understand how the Northern Ireland Curriculum underpins their professional growth during Induction and EPD, supporting reflective practice, curriculum planning, and capability development aligned with the GTCNI teacher competences.

Time

9.30 am - 3.30 pm

Venue

Lisburn Civic Centre (Island Civic Centre)

Substitute cover is available for the release of ECTs working in schools (excludes Independent Schools).  Monies in relation to sub cover will be issued to schools after teacher has attended event.  Schools advised to code to Miscellaneous School Charge/Cost on NISTR.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly when registering to ensure you receive a confirmation message and any further relevant details.

Bookings for this event close at 10.00 am on Monday, 17 November 2025.

NOTE:  By signing up for this event, you agree that your data may be shared with the Education Authority (EA) and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) for purposes related to the organisation and delivery of this conference.  It will not be shared or processed for any other purpose without your express consent.