Transition Year 2025: Supporting Civic and Community Engagement with Localise

In September 2025 a new Transition Year Programme Statement, published by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). A key component of the new statement is Civic and Community Engagement, designed to ensure students actively contribute to schools, communities, and society.

What Civic and Community Engagement Means for Schools

The NCCA outlines clear expectations for Transition Year students. They must:

• Make a positive difference locally, nationally, and globally
• Act responsibly and ethically as citizens
• Engage with diversity, sustainability, and social justice
• Participate in volunteering, social action, and cultural activities

In practice, this means that student experiences should include:

• Volunteering, community work, or social placements
• Collaboration with local and national organisations
• Sustainable development projects and meaningful actions
• Opportunities for empathy, diversity, and inclusion learning
• Reflective portfolios to capture learning and impact

How Localise Supports Schools

Localise Youth Volunteering offers a ready-made, curriculum-aligned pathway to meet these requirements. Our programmes provide:

• Structured volunteering opportunities aligned with the NCCA’s developmental indicators
• Reflective learning activities that deepen student understanding of social impact
• Flexible programme design tailored to the needs and circumstances of each TY cohort

By integrating Localise into Transition Year planning, schools can be confident they are meeting the Civic and Community Engagement requirements while also offering students meaningful, socially impactful learning experiences.

Why Choose Localise?

• Trusted partner for schools across Ireland
• Experience in delivering youth volunteering and social action programmes
• Alignment with curriculum goals and whole-school values

As schools prepare for the rollout of the new Transition Year framework, Localise is ready to collaborate with educators. Together, we can ensure every student develops the skills, empathy, and responsibility needed to contribute positively to society.