Curriculum for Excellence
Curriculum for Excellence (CfE), now known as ‘Scotland’s Curriculum,’ is bringing learning to life in the way education is delivered for all 3-18 year olds in nursery, primary, secondary, at college and via workplace or community learning. It aims to respond and adapt flexibly to meet the needs of an ever changing and evolving world and Scotland’s place within it. At its heart lies a constant commitment and drive towards excellence and equity, to raise standards, improve knowledge, develop skills for all learners and close the gap between the lowest and highest achievers by ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to be successful no matter what their background or circumstances. Ultimately it aims to nurture children and young people as successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.
Broad General Education
Children and young people work their way through Experiences and Outcomes in each of the five Curriculum Levels (Early, First, Second, Third, Fourth) and in each of the eight Curricular Areas. The five Curricular Levels span pre-school to the end of S3. This is the Broad General Education. Pupils progress at their own pace, working through the Experiences and Outcomes of the most appropriate level for them. Pupils will be supported in collecting evidence of their achievements, with a profile of these being produced in P7 and S3.
The Langlands School curriculum is individualised and personalised based on each young person’s needs.
Broad General Education, for pupils in S1-S3, will focus on the key curricular areas of:
- Literacy, including English and Social Subjects
- Numeracy, including Maths, Science and ICT
- Health and Wellbeing, including PE/Sport, Cooking, and PSHE
- Expressive Arts, including Art and Music
Senior Phase pupils, in S4-S6, will experience a range of curricular areas and build evidence of their achievements. Pupils will be presented for a range of SQA qualifications, usually at National 1 or National 2 level, based on their needs.
All pupils at Langlands gain wider experiences and achievements through out of school visits and excursions, and community engagement.
