Curriculum for
Excellence is the education system in Scotland. It includes nurseries; schools;
colleges and community learning from 3 to 18 and beyond.
Learners from pre-school to S1 have been working to Curriculum for Excellence guidance and standards. Pupils who were in S1 in 2010-11 will be the first to take the new Curriculum for Excellence qualifications from 2013-14. Young people in S2 and above will work primarily within the existing curriculum and qualifications system, whilst benefiting from improvements in learning and teaching through Curriculum for Excellence. The table below matches the five curriculum levels to stages of learning generally applicable, with flexibility (for example, for young people who are particularly able and/or have additional support needs).
Learners from pre-school to S1 have been working to Curriculum for Excellence guidance and standards. Pupils who were in S1 in 2010-11 will be the first to take the new Curriculum for Excellence qualifications from 2013-14. Young people in S2 and above will work primarily within the existing curriculum and qualifications system, whilst benefiting from improvements in learning and teaching through Curriculum for Excellence. The table below matches the five curriculum levels to stages of learning generally applicable, with flexibility (for example, for young people who are particularly able and/or have additional support needs).
From pre-school to
the end of S3 (3-15) young people will experience a broad general education
which is designed to enable each child or young person to be…
A range of teaching methods and contexts for learning is used, including active and enterprising learning, which encourage young people to become enquiring; learning across the curriculum which helps young people make links between subjects, and learning outside classrooms in the outdoors and in the community, which gives opportunities for learners to deepen their learning in real-life contexts. Most learners will progress into the fourth level in many aspects of their learning before the end of S3, laying strong foundations for more specialised learning.
- a
successful learner
- a
confident individual
- a
responsible citizen
- an
effective contributor.
A range of teaching methods and contexts for learning is used, including active and enterprising learning, which encourage young people to become enquiring; learning across the curriculum which helps young people make links between subjects, and learning outside classrooms in the outdoors and in the community, which gives opportunities for learners to deepen their learning in real-life contexts. Most learners will progress into the fourth level in many aspects of their learning before the end of S3, laying strong foundations for more specialised learning.
Curriculum for Excellence is
now being implemented across Scotland for all 3-18 year olds wherever they
learn. It aims to raise standards, prepare our children for a future they do
not yet know and equip them for jobs of tomorrow in a fast changing world.
Curriculum for Excellence enables professionals to teach subjects creatively, to work together across the school and with other schools, to share best practice and explore learning together.
Teachers and practitioners will share information to plan a child’s ‘learning journey’ from 3-18, helping their progression from nursery to primary, primary to secondary and beyond, ensuring the change is smooth. They’ll ensure children continue to work at a pace they can cope with and with challenge they can thrive on. Curriculum for Excellence balances the importance of knowledge and skills.
Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their level and ability. Every single teacher and practitioner will be responsible for literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing – the language, numbers and life skills that unlock other subjects and are vital to everyday life.
Curriculum for Excellence develops skills for learning; life and work to help young people go on to further study, secure work and navigate life. It brings real life into the classroom, making learning relevant and helps young people apply lessons to their life beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to another helping children understand the world and make connections. It develops skills so that children can think for themselves, make sound judgments, challenge, enquire and find solutions.
There will be new ways of assessing progress and ensuring children achieve their potential. Please read the section on Assessment and Reporting for information.
There is personal support to help young people fulfil their potential and make the most of their opportunities with additional support wherever that’s needed. There will be a new emphasis by all staff on looking after our children’s health and wellbeing - to ensure that the school is a place where children feel safe and secure.
Ultimately, Curriculum for Excellence aims is to improve our children’s life chances, to nurture successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, building on Scotland’s reputation for great education.
Curriculum for Excellence enables professionals to teach subjects creatively, to work together across the school and with other schools, to share best practice and explore learning together.
Teachers and practitioners will share information to plan a child’s ‘learning journey’ from 3-18, helping their progression from nursery to primary, primary to secondary and beyond, ensuring the change is smooth. They’ll ensure children continue to work at a pace they can cope with and with challenge they can thrive on. Curriculum for Excellence balances the importance of knowledge and skills.
Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their level and ability. Every single teacher and practitioner will be responsible for literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing – the language, numbers and life skills that unlock other subjects and are vital to everyday life.
Curriculum for Excellence develops skills for learning; life and work to help young people go on to further study, secure work and navigate life. It brings real life into the classroom, making learning relevant and helps young people apply lessons to their life beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to another helping children understand the world and make connections. It develops skills so that children can think for themselves, make sound judgments, challenge, enquire and find solutions.
There will be new ways of assessing progress and ensuring children achieve their potential. Please read the section on Assessment and Reporting for information.
There is personal support to help young people fulfil their potential and make the most of their opportunities with additional support wherever that’s needed. There will be a new emphasis by all staff on looking after our children’s health and wellbeing - to ensure that the school is a place where children feel safe and secure.
Ultimately, Curriculum for Excellence aims is to improve our children’s life chances, to nurture successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, building on Scotland’s reputation for great education.
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