Curriculum for 2 -3 year Olds
We want all our children to develop into successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.
Our early childhood curriculum promotes a child-centred approach, and we recognise the value of a flexible and responsive curriculum. High quality play experiences are at the core of this. We deliver high quality experiences and interactions for the children under the following headings.
- Literacy Learning
- Wellbeing Interactions
- Confidence, Creativity and Curiosity
- Movement and Coordination Interactions
- Numeracy and Mathematical Learning
Curriculum 3 – 18 year Olds
Curriculum for Excellence has been implemented across Scotland for all 3-18 year olds – wherever they learn. It aims to transform Scottish education, raise standards of achievement, and provide young people with the skills, knowledge and attributes they will need for learning, life and work in the twenty first century. This is encapsulated in the aim to improve the life chances of every young person in Scotland and develop their four capacities as: successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.
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 and builds on what they have learned at each stage. They will ensure that children continue to work at a pace that is appropriate for them, but which also challenges and supports them to achieve their very best.
Every child is entitled to a broad general education, whatever their level and ability. Every single teacher and practitioner will be responsible for literacy and numeracy – the language and number skills that unlock other subjects and are vital to everyday life. All teachers are also responsible for the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
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 and skills 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 judgements, challenge, enquire and find solutions.
All pupils are entitled to personal support to help them fulfil their potential and make the most of their learning opportunities with additional support wherever that’s needed.
Important Documents
Pre-Birth to Three – Positive Outcomes for Scotland’s Children and Families.
