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Curriculum for Excellence (CfE)

Relevant, inspiring, engaging education for every child and young person in Scotland. Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). West Linton Primary 2010. Lawrence Alexander CfE manager. Equipping the children of today to succeed in the world of tomorrow. A Curriculum for Excellence. Session purpose

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Curriculum for Excellence (CfE)

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  1. Relevant, inspiring, engaging education for every child and young person in Scotland Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) West Linton Primary 2010 Lawrence Alexander CfE manager Equipping the children of today to succeed in the world of tomorrow

  2. A Curriculum for Excellence • Session purpose • I will give some information on: • Background to curriculum for excellence • The case for change • Principles of curriculum design • Curriculum content • Qualifications and assessment • Wider Achievement • Summary of big messages • Opportunity to question

  3. Improving Scottish Education for all children The purpose of Curriculum for Excellence is to ensure that all the children and young people of Scotland develop the attributes, knowledge and skills they will need if they are to flourish in life, learning and work, now and in the future. These are summed up in the detailed wording of the four capacities.

  4. Four Capacities for all learners. What will this mean?

  5. The Case for Change ‘It is clear that the future will require a population with the confidence and skills to meet the challenges posed by fast and far-reaching change.’ HM Senior Chief Inspector Graham Donaldson- Improving Scottish Education 2008

  6. The case for change To have the benefits of an assessment system that supports the curriculum rather than leading it and ensures smooth transition. Pupils experience a broad, general curriculum Pupils experiences strike a better balance between equipping them to pass exams and the skills needed for life and work

  7. The case for change- creativity To provide teachers with the opportunity to be creative and imaginative in their teaching and so best serve young people in their communities. “providing space for imaginative teaching that can capitalise on approaches which make learning relevant, lively and motivating” Building the Curriculum 3

  8. The Case for Change The achievement gap- this opens up at about P5 stage and widens through the junior secondary years. Children from poorer socio-economic backgrounds are more likely to underachieve. Too many of our children leave school with little or no qualifications. OECD Background Report- OECD Review of the quality and equity of education outcomes in Scotland 2007

  9. Principles of Curriculum Design (All pupils are entitled to) Challenge & Enjoyment Breadth Progression Depth Personalisation & Choice Coherence Relevance

  10. Curriculum areas and subjects Expressive arts Health & well being* Languages* Mathematics* Religious and moral education Sciences Social Subjects Technologies * Elements of this area are the responsibility of all educators.

  11. Progression

  12. Experiences & Outcomes Guidance on how and what children and young people learn from the early years to the end of S3 is presented through experiences and outcomes. An educational framework that everyone can share and understand. • Children & young people • Parents & carers • Teachers & educators

  13. Experiences & Outcomes

  14. Qualifications- What is changing? New qualifications in literacy and numeracy – National Literacy and National Numeracy - will be brought in from 2012/13. National 4 and National 5 qualification to replace Standard Grade and Intermediate qualifications in the current system from 2013/14. i.e. current P7 cohort

  15. Qualifications- What is staying the same? The current qualifications at Access, Higher and Advanced Higher level will remain but they will be reviewed to ensure that they reflect the ideas behind Curriculum for Excellence.

  16. Achievement for all Recognising and celebrating the achievements of all children and young people Voluntary work National awards Charity Hobbies Sports Carers Work experience

  17. Everyone has a part to play… A curriculum that goes beyond the school classroom and the school gates A curriculum beyond the bell times A curriculum that breaks down barriers and boundaries

  18. A Curriculum for Excellence- A Curriculum for Everyone

  19. A Curriculum for Excellence • The big messages • CfE is not completely new • It is an evolution not a revolution – a long term vision for change • Fundamentally supported by all bodies • Introduced carefully with close monitoring and scrutiny – no guinea-pigging • Less prescriptive for teachers but not vague – clear guidance • Potential for Scotland to be a world leader

  20. Finding out more

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