Scotland is currently pursuing its biggest education reform for a generation. At its heart, Curriculum for Excellence aims to provide
- more freedom for teachers
- greater choice and opportunity for pupils
- a single coherent curriculum for all children and young people aged 3-18.
Curriculum for Excellence challenges us to think differently about the curriculum. It encourages those working in education to plan and act in new ways. It also poses challenges for learning and teaching.
If you would like to reflect on the need for a new curriculum watch both of these short videos
The implementation of Curriculum for Excellence will go beyond the provision of guidance on curriculum content. It will have implications for:
- the teaching profession and other staff
- the organisation of the curriculum in our schools and centres
- the qualifications system
- the recognition of wider achievement
- the improvement framework
More information on Curriculum For Excellence is available HERE or read the Leaflet for Parents about Curriculum for Excellence HERE
.Parents can join in the conversation about Curriculum for Excellence HERE.
So what's different?
In Notre Dame we have been planning for the new curriculum over a number of years.
Click HERE to get a flavour of how the curriculum has changed in Notre Dame.
As an example, this year S1 pupils will begin recording the range of their achievements using an e-portfolio called .Studentjotter.
For more information about how Notre Dame is moving forward in Curriculum for Excellence click HERE or go to our school wiki.