The Curriculum

Our curriculum is broad, coherent and designed to meet the varied needs of all learners. It encompasses all eight CfE curriculum areas, with a focus on developing knowledge, skills and attributes through relevant and engaging experiences. It also takes into account the culture, traditions and practices of our local area. 

Literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing are recognised as core priorities and are the “Responsibility of All” because they underpin all aspects of learning and life. In Curriculum for Excellence, this means that every practitioner actively promotes literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing across learning, ensuring a consistent and holistic development of skills for life, learning and work.

We recognise that without positive health and wellbeing, pupils cannot effectively engage in learning. The Scottish Government’s National Improvement Framework also identifies improvement in children and young people’s health and wellbeing as a key priority, alongside raising attainment in literacy and numeracy.

Curriculum for Excellence: The Eight Curriculum Areas

Children at Spean Bridge Primary School and ELC experience learning across all eight curriculum areas. Please click on each area to learn more about how your child is taught at our school. (This is currently under development)

Literacy and English

Developing reading, writing, listening and talking skills, along with critical thinking, creativity and communication for a wide range of purposes. 

Numeracy and Mathematics

Building confidence in number, problem solving, measurement, data handling and mathematical reasoning for everyday life and future learning.

Health and Wellbeing

Supporting physical, emotional and social wellbeing, including relationships, mental health, resilience, physical education and healthy lifestyles.

Sciences

Encouraging curiosity about the natural world through biology, chemistry, physics and environmental learning, with a focus on investigation and inquiry.

Social Studies

Exploring people, places, history, society and the environment to develop understanding of the world and responsible citizenship.

Expressive Arts

Providing opportunities for creativity and self-expression through art, music, drama and dance.

Technologies

Developing practical skills, digital literacy, design thinking and an understanding of how technology shapes our world.

Religious and Moral Education (RME)

Supporting children to explore beliefs, values, traditions and ethical thinking, while promoting respect and understanding of diversity.