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Our School Curriculum Design Rationale can be found here

CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE

Bringing learning to life and life to learning

Curriculum for Excellence is now being introduced across Scotland for all 3-18 year olds-wherever they learn. It aims to raise standards, prepare our children for a future they do not yet know and equip them for jobs of tomorrow in a fast changing world.

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. They will ensure children continue to work at a pace they can cope with and with challenge they can thrive on.

Curriculum for Excellence balances the importance of knowledge and skills.

Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their level and ability. Every single teacher and practitioner will be responsible for literacy and numeracy-the language and numbers skills that unlock other subjects and are vital to everyday life.

It 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 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.

There will be new ways of assessing progress and ensuring children achieve their potential. There will be new qualifications for literacy and numeracy and from 2013/14 new National 4 and 5 qualifications will be in place. Our well regarded Access, Highers and Advanced Highers will be updated to take account of and support the new approaches to learning and teaching.

There is personal support to help young people fulfil their potential and make the most of their opportunities with additional support wherever is needed. There will be a new emphasis by all staff on looking after our children’s health and wellbeing - to ensure that the school is a place where children feel safe and secure.

Ultimately, Curriculum for Excellence aims is to improve our children’s life chances, to nurture successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors, and responsible citizens, building on Scotland’s reputation for great education.

Further information for parents and carers about Curriculum for Excellence.

ASSESSMENT OF YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

As you know, effective assessment of children’s progress in learning is crucial in raising attainment and meeting a child’s needs. Staff use this information to plan effective learning across the curriculum to ensure achievement for all.

Click on the link for a summary of the types of assessment activity we carry out in Garrowhill Primary. Should you need to discuss this please contact the school office.

School Improvement Plan (SIP)

A copy of the SIP for 2022/23 can be viewed by clicking on this link .