Curriculum for Excellence

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The Scottish Curriculum- Curriculum for Excellence (CfE)

Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is the curriculum followed in all Scottish establishments and is built on the values of wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity. All children and young people should develop skills for life, skills for learning and skills for work which will prepare them for a world that is changing very fast. The curriculum in our schools will continue to develop over coming years to ensure that all our children and young people become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.

The curriculum follows two phases - the broad general education (BGE) and the senior phase.

Broad General Education

One of the key entitlements of CfE is that all children should receive a rounded education, known as the broad general education (BGE), from early years to the end of S3, before moving to a senior phase in S4 to S6 which will include studying for qualifications. This BGE should provide young people with a wide range of knowledge, skills and experiences that they can draw on as their lives, careers and job opportunities continue to change.

The BGE phase of CfE is closely connected to the senior phase with the learning undertaken until the end of S3 providing a strong foundation for choosing and specialising in a range of subjects. In the senior phase, young people will have the opportunity to take qualifications and courses that suit their ability and interests.

The curricular areas which will be followed within the BGE are:

Literacy, numeracy and health and well-being - responsibility of all; and English, mathematics, modern languages, sciences, social studies, expressive arts and religious and moral education/religious education in Roman Catholic schools.

The Learner’s Journey

The staff of St.Margaret’s fosters an ethos of high standards and achievement for all. We do this by encouraging children to work to the best of their ability and to be proud of their achievements. High standards of teaching and learning are expected in all classes. Children are engaged in both independent and collaborative learning where problem solving and thinking skills are encouraged. The use of ICT permeates our curriculum naturally and enhances learning experiences in all classes.

Our aim is to provide all learners with a well- balanced curriculum, based on the design principles of Curriculum for Excellence, which prepares children for the world of work. During the course of the school year teachers make judgements and assess progress within levels based on what children do, make, say and write in the course of their lessons.

In some cases individual children require additional support and this is recorded in individual plans . These are reviewed regularly to ensure that all appropriate support is in place.

The diagram above gives an indication of expected progression through Curriculum for Excellence levels. 

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