Second Class Short Term Recorded Preparation for September

This editable September short-term recorded preparation sample has been created to support Second Class teachers in preparing clear, practical and flexible recorded preparation in line with the redeveloped Primary Curriculum and the updated 2026 Preparation for Learning, Teaching and Assessment Guidance.

The resource is provided in two formats:

✅ A monthly version of the September short-term recorded preparation.
✅ The same content split into two fortnightly short-term recorded preparation documents.

Monthly short-term recorded preparation is now permissible under the updated 2026 Guidance on Preparation. However, some teachers and schools may still prefer to prepare on a fortnightly basis. Both versions are included so that teachers can choose the format that best suits their own practice, school context and agreed whole-school approach. Teachers engaging in Droichead should check their school’s requirements and the expectations of their Professional Support Team, as weekly recorded preparation may be required in some contexts.

What is included?

📝 Editable Microsoft Word files.
🖥️ Google Docs links for teachers who prefer to work online.
📅 One full monthly September version.
📂 Two fortnightly versions covering the same September content.
📘 A completed sample based entirely on the redeveloped Primary Curriculum specifications.

Curriculum areas and subjects covered:

📚 English – Primary Language Curriculum (PLC)
Oral language, reading and writing based on September themes such as back to school, friendship, autumn and school community. Includes oral language topics, poems, picture books, phonics, spelling, comprehension, grammar, handwriting, recount writing and writing for enjoyment.

☘️ Gaeilge – Primary Language Curriculum (PLC)
Téamaí: Mé Féin, Ar Scoil, Mo Chairde agus Mo Chlann, agus An Fómhar. Includes oral language, vocabulary, phrases, songs, poems, suggested texts, early reading, phonics, pair work, games, listening activities and supported writing.

🔢 Mathematics – Primary Mathematics Curriculum (PMC)
Covers Algebra and Number, with a focus on patterns, rules and relationships, numeration and counting, and sets and operations. Includes repeating, growing and shrinking patterns, skip counting, odd and even numbers, number representation, estimation, addition and subtraction facts, mental strategies and problem-solving.

🌱 Science, Technology, and Engineering Education
Theme: Exploring Our School Environment and Designing for Autumn Weather. Includes Nature of STEM, Living Things, Materials, Technology and Engineering. Children explore autumn signs, plants, materials, digital and non-digital technologies, and complete a simple design challenge linked to creating a shelter or rain cover.

🏡 Social and Environmental Education (SEE)
Theme linked to local heritage. Children explore photographs, maps, artefacts, stories and landmarks, compare past and present in the locality, take part in local or virtual walks, and share learning about an aspect of local heritage.

🎨 Arts Education
Theme: Journeys. Includes Art, Drama, Music and Integrated Arts. Children create journey-themed artwork, engage in role-play and dramatic journey contexts, explore songs and soundscapes, and combine art, drama and music to represent a journey.

🌈 Wellbeing Education
Includes Active Living, Games, Movement Competence, Health Education, Emotional and Relational Education, and Community and Belonging. Children explore active places, personal strengths, belonging, fair play, relationships, inclusion, rights and responsibilities, and growth and development.

🙏 Patron’s Programme
A section is included for Religious / Ethical / Multi-belief and Values Education. This section has not been completed, as the appropriate programme and terminology will depend on each school’s patronage. Teachers should select the relevant programme, such as Grow in Love, Follow Me, Learn Together or Goodness Me, Goodness You!, and adapt the section accordingly.

Important note: This completed example is provided as a guide. It is intended to show one possible way of completing short-term recorded preparation using the redeveloped Primary Curriculum and the updated guidance on preparation for learning, teaching and assessment. Teachers should edit and adapt the content to suit their own class, learners’ needs, school context, available resources, selected curriculum areas, school plan and agreed whole-school approach.

Please also note: A non-editable PDF version of the monthly short term is also included in our Short-Term Recorded Preparation Pack for Class Teachers. The content of the completed plan is the same, but in this product it is provided in editable Word and Google Docs formats for teachers who wish to use and adapt the plan themselves. If you have already purchased the Short-Term Recorded Preparation Pack for Class Teachers, please note that this is not a different completed sample plan. It is the editable version of the same Second Class September sample.

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