OUR CURRICULUM
What is the Scottish Curriculum for
our children and young people?
Schools across Scotland follow the 3-18 Curriculum as set out in the Curriculum for Excellence which places learners at the heart of their education. 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. At the centre are four fundamental capacities which reflect and recognise the lifelong nature of education and learning. The attributes and capabilities for each of the Four Capacities are outlined below:
The curriculum covers 5 levels which learners progress through at different ages 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 our 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. Learners 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 the curriculum and all classes use the outdoor environment as part of the learning contexts, both local grounds and further afield when possible.
Not all work is recorded in jotters. A wealth of work goes into class displays, interdisciplinary contexts, discussions and oral presentations. These activities allow learners 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 Stuartfield School and ensures that the children are receiving appropriate challenge when relevant and support when needed.
Additional on the curriculum content for our learners at Stuartfield School includes:
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 & Wellbeing, as well as the eight curricular areas:
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/ howisthecurriculumorganised/experiencesandoutcomes/index.asp