Sample First and Second Class Timetable Bundle – Primary Curriculum Framework Aligned

With the remaining new subject specifications being published in September 2025, and the move towards weekly and monthly time allocations, structuring the school day might feel overwhelming! This 13-page download includes four sample timetables which have been carefully designed to reflect the new Primary Curriculum Framework (PCF) minimum weekly and monthly time allocations, giving teachers clear, practical examples of how to organise the school day, week, and month.

Each timetable presents a different approach, allowing for flexibility while ensuring all curricular areas meet their recommended time allocations:

• Example 1: A weekly timetable featuring an integrated learning slot each day, combining curriculum areas.
• Example 2: A weekly timetable that follows PCF time allocations as closely as possible without integration.
• Example 3: A monthly timetable demonstrating how time can be blocked together to support project work, inquiry-based learning, and school performances.
• Example 4: A monthly timetable designed for a busy month with special events (e.g., school tours, Sports Day, class trips), ensuring that core subjects like English, Irish, and Mathematics still meet their minimum requirements

Why These Sample Timetables Will Help:

• Curriculum-Aligned – Based on the latest PCF time allocations, ensuring you meet Department of Education recommendations.
• Flexible & Practical – Offers structured yet adaptable approaches, allowing you to tailor learning to your class needs.
• Saves Time – These timetables took over 40 hours to create due to the research and calculations needed to ensure that the recommended approaches from the PCF could be demonstrated, while at the same time meeting the minimum weekly and monthly time allocations! Instead of spending hours on complex calculations, you can easily adapt these timetables to suit your needs—giving you more time to focus on what matters most: teaching!
• Supports Special Events & Integrated Learning – Helps balance core subjects with seasonal activities, school-wide initiatives, and interdisciplinary learning.

These timetables provide invaluable guidance for First and/ or Second Class teachers, ensuring a smooth transition to the new curriculum specifications while maintaining an engaging and well-balanced learning environment.

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