This discussion paper Background and A Case For Change : Findings from the Pilot Curriculum Reviews 2023/24 conveys and discusses the findings, key messages and learning from a number of pilot curriculum reviews which have been undertaken in 2023/24.
This work has both informed and laid strong foundations in the development of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle to support the evolution of Curriculum for Excellence.
The discussion paper aims to set out the background for undertaking pilot curriculum reviews in 2023/24, outlines how the pilot curriculum reviews were carried out and how the approaches developed during the pilots will inform the Curriculum Improvement Cycle as it move forward and gathers pace.
It also shares the key findings and learning identified through the pilot reviews, makes a case for evolution of the current technical framework* and aims to stimulate thinking by exploring how the position of knowledge can be strengthened within Curriculum for Excellence.
This is the first in a series of three initial discussion papers to on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. The second discussion paper will be published in December 2024 to focus on Evolving the Technical Framework.
