OUR CURRICULUM
Schools throughout Scotland follow the Curriculum for Excellence or the 3-18 curriculum. The curriculum aims to ensure that all children and young people in Scotland develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they will need if they are to flourish in life, learning and work, now and in the future. The attributes and capabilities of the four capacities are outlined below:
The curriculum is separated into 5 levels and children progress through each level as follows:
Level Stages
Early Pre-school and Primary 1
First P2-P4, but earlier for some
Second P5-P7, but earlier for some
Third and Fourth S1-S3
Senior Phase S4-S6
The collaborative nature of the curriculum provides many opportunities for the children to learn new skills and become confident listeners and talkers. The vast majority of listening and talking tasks involve the children working on other areas of the curriculum, indeed the curriculum is very rarely taught in subject isolation.
A high priority is given to practical, activity based learning experiences and the school aims to provide a rich and stimulating environment in which teaching and learning can take place. Pupils enjoy a variety of educational outings and we regularly welcome visitors to the school. The cost of these trips is met through generous sponsorship from our Parent Council or from school funds.
Outdoor learning is an important part of our school. All classes regularly work outdoors both in our local grounds and further afield.
Not all work is recorded in jotters. A wealth of work goes into class displays, interdisciplinary contexts, discussions and oral presentations. These activities allow pupils to share their new knowledge and discoveries with their peers and build their confidence, independence and self-esteem.
Continuous assessment is integral to teaching at Middleton Park School and ensures that the children are receiving appropriate challenge.
Additional resources to consider:
Building Curriculum for Excellence Through Positive Behaviour and Relationships outlines the Scottish Government’s priority actions around positive behaviour in schools and is also a source of support http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/06/25112828/0
Information about how the curriculum is structured and curriculum planning
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum or
http://www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk
Information about the outcomes a learner can expect to experience and achieve across literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing, as well as the eight curricular areas – http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/ howisthecurriculumorganised/experiencesandoutcomes/index.asp