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Curriculum for Excellence

Curricular Areas:
Literacy & English
Numeracy & Mathematics
Health & Well-being
Social Studies
Expressive Arts
RME
Modern Languages
Science
Technologies

Principles of Curricular Design:
Challenge & Enjoyment
Breadth
Progression
Depth
Personalisation & choice
Coherence
Relevance

In all curricular areas, experiences and outcomes describe content and suggest methodology.  The experiences and outcomes are organised in levels to ensure progression.

EARLY Pre-school and P1, or later for some.
FIRST To the end of P4, but earlier later for some.
SECOND To the end of P7, but earlier or later for some.
THIRD In S1-S3 but earlier for some
FOURTH Broadly equates to Standard Grade Int 1
SENIOR In S4-S6 but earlier for some

Curriculum for Excellence

Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is transforming all aspects of education in Scotland. It has been developed over a number of years in partnership with teachers, parents and the wider education and business community. The curriculum comprises a broad general education up to the end of S3 followed by a senior phase of learning from S4 to S6. Increased emphasis is placed on inter-disciplinary learning, skills development and encouraging personal achievement. CfE is intended to foster four capacities in all young people: successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.

Parents and carers are key partners in their children’s education and can play a vital role in supporting their child’s learning, choices and chances in life. The Scottish Government recognises the need for parents to have high quality, easily accessible information about their child’s education. One of the best ways to get involved in your child’s education is through the school parent council. Information about the school is available through the school’s Handbook.

Handbook Dec 2017