Curriculum

At the heart of a Curriculum for Excellence lies the aspiration that all children should develop their capacities as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. West Dunbartonshire Council's priority for Curriculum for Excellence is to ensure effective teaching and learning. The Curriculum for Excellence challenges us to look at new, innovative and exciting ways to deliver the curriculum to our children.

While there are specific programmes for each area of the curriculum, much of the curriculum can now be delivered through cross-cutting themes and interdisciplinary studies and projects. Curriculum for Excellence enables professionals to teach in a creative way, to work together, plan together and to create shared learning experiences. It balances the importance of knowledge and skills. It ensures that pupils have opportunities for choice and that they are active participants in their own learning. There will be new ways of assessing progress and ensuring children achieve their potential. There is personal support to help young people fulfil their potential and make the most of their opportunities with additional support wherever that is needed. We have established a 2 year curriculum plan which allows for interdisciplinary studies each term.