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The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is a statutory body of the Department of Education. We advise the Minister for Education, in the Republic of Ireland, on: curriculum and assessment for early childhood education, primary and post-primary schools. assessment procedures used in schools and examinations on subjects which are part of the curriculum. The twenty-five members of the Council are appointed by the Minster for a four-year term. The members represent the partners in education, industry and trade union interests, parents’ organisations and other educational interests. The Council also includes one nominee each of the Minister for Education and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. The Minister for Education appoints the Chairperson. The Council is supported in its work by three boards and a number of development groups. Members of these represent similar stakeholders to Council. See our Board and Development Groups here. The day-to-day work of the Council is led by the Chief Executive Officer supported by a full-time executive staff.