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Professional Learning Materials

This section contains the professional learning materials and supporting resources which can be used to support individual and school-led professional development across all areas of Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes (SCL1LP SCL2LP) in all settings.

Mainstream Schools

Please see below materials related to professional learning for SCL1LP and SCL2LP in mainstream Post-primary school settings.

Introductory Webinars

These webinars explore the NCCA Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Programme Statement and how these programmes could be implemented in Post-primary school settings.

Senior Cycle L1LP L2LP Introductory Webinar No 3 May 2025.

Senior Cycle L1LP L2LP Introductory Webinar No 2 February 2025

Senior Cycle L1LP L2LP Introductory Webinar No 1 October 2024

SCL1LP SCL2LP Cluster Professional Learning Material 2025/2026

Session 1:

The main focus of this PLE will be to:

  • Identifying the students that may engage with Junior Cycle L1LP and L2LP.
  • Projected Updates to Junior Cycle.

Session 2:

The main focus of this PLE will be to:

  • Enhance our understanding of the flexibility of the Transition Year programme.
  • Consider the process of planning a personalised TY programme.

Session 3:

The main focus of this PLE will be to:

  • Explore Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 electives and how they meet the learning profile(s) of your student(s) and school context.
  • Strengthen our understanding of the SCL1LP and SCL2LP Personal Care Modules.


SCL1LP SCL2LP Cluster Professional Learning Material 2024/2025

Curriculum for All Students Session 2 and Session 3 2024/2025

Session 2: Key Competencies

The main focus of this PLE will be to:

  • Develop our knowledge of the Senior Cycle key competencies.
  • Explore how supporting students to develop their key competencies can support them across the curriculum.
  • Demonstrate the use of the key competencies to create targets for student support plans.

Session 3: Senior Cycle Level 1 & Level 2 Learning​ Programmes​

The main focus of this PLE will be to:

  • Develop our understanding of the Senior Cycle Level 1 Learning Programmes & Level 2 Learning Programmes structure. ​
  • Explore the curricular areas, modules and  learning outcomes within the SCL1LP & SCL2LP.
  •  Reflect on the progression for students from Junior Cycle L1LP & L2LP to Senior Cycle L1LP & L2LP.

Click on the tabs below to access the materials from this year’s cluster workshops:

Session 2 and Session 3.


Special Schools

Please see below materials related to professional learning for SCL1LP and SCL2LP in special school settings.

Introductory Webinars

These webinars explore the NCCA Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Programme Statement and how these programmes could be implemented in special school settings.

Senior Cycle L1LP L2LP Introductory Webinar May 2025

Senior Cycle L1LP L2LP Introductory Webinar February 2025

Senior Cycle L1LP L2LP Introductory Webinar November 2024

2025/2026 School Closure PLE

These materials were used to facilitate two days professional learning with special schools, one online cluster and a second day in each individual school during the 25/26 academic year. Please click on the relevant links below to access the materials.

2024/2025 School Closure PLE

These materials were used to facilitate two days professional learning with special schools, one online cluster and a second day in each individual school during the 24/25 academic year. Please click on the relevant links below to access the materials.

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