S1-3 Broad General Education

The purpose of the BGE is to develop the knowledge, skills, attributes and capabilities of the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence. It is designed to provide the breadth and depth of education to develop flexible and adaptable young people with the knowledge and skills they will need to thrive now and in the future. It aims to support young people in achieving and attaining the best they possibly can.

Young people need to be supported in making informed choices for specialisation to help them achieve the best they can and to keep possible progression routes open for the future. The aim of the BGE is to provide the breadth and depth of learning which all young people will need in order to thrive now and in the future. As such an important aim is to raise standards of attainment for all young people.  If the BGE is to do this then the experience S1-S3 needs to provide opportunities for young people to build on and extend their prior leaning-one off learning experiences related to Es and Os are not sufficient. Young people need to be able to develop a depth of understanding and range of skills as well as be able to apply their learning confidently in different contexts across the curriculum. In designing the BGE schools should ensure that learners can progress in different ways and at different rates. This will involve providing differentiated, motivating and challenging learning experiences that meet all young people’s needs and ensure that each learner experiences success. This will prepare them well for progression into the most appropriate level of qualifications in the senior phase depending upon their prior learning.

  (Education Scotland)