A Curriculum for Excellence

A Curriculum for Excellence

The values, purposes and principles for the curriculum 3 to 18 in Scotland are set out in Curriculum for Excellence

This affirms that A Curriculum for Excellence is for all young people in all educational settings, and that it should support them in a range of ways that will help to maximise their potential. At its heart lies the aspiration that all children and young people should be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.
In Argyll & Bute, we recognise that teachers are the key to the successful implementation of A Curriculum for Excellence. The quality of learning and teaching in every classroom – and the inspiration, challenge and enjoyment which can come from teachers’ enthusiasm and commitment – will be critical to achieving our aspirations for all young people. The children and young people of Argyll & Bute need teachers who themselves exemplify the four purposes, who have a sense of community with their colleagues and who share in responsibility for the success of the school and all that happens within it.

Argyll and Bute Support Materials

The following documents have been developed to assist schools in the development of Curriculum for Excellence.
Planning the Curriculum (PDF document 255k).
Planning Abbreviated (PDF document 190k).
3_18_learning (PDF document 210k).

Anne Paterson

Anne Paterson, Quality Improvement Officer, is one of Argyll & Bute Council's education authority contacts for A Curriculum for Excellence. Anne can be contacted via Inveraray Conference Centre on 01499 302218 or mobile 0776 699 1641.

Interdisciplinary learning

Interdisciplinary learning brings together experiences and outcomes from two or more curriculum areas within a meaningful context and in a planned manner in order to deepen understanding, extend thinking and provide a stimulating experience for learners.

Argyll and Bute's aspiration is that from the earliest practical date pupils experience at least 3 interdisciplinary learning opportunities across each school session. By session 2011 - 2012 schools should aspire to a minimum 25% of curriculum time averaged over a session being spent on interdisciplinary learning up to the end of S2.

Argyll and Bute quality improvement team is supporting schools in developing Interdisciplinary learning. more

Permeating and Cross Cutting Themes

A Curriculum for Excellence offers a way of unifying the curriculum – making links for learners. It is the responsibility of every teacher, regardless of subject discipline or sector, to promote the development of pupils’ skills in literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing.

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