Mrs. Pirouet Curriculum Information Townhill Primary School Headteacher

The future of education in Scotland The hope is that all Scottish children become  confident individuals  successful learners  responsible citizens  effective contributors to work and society

The 3-18 curricular subjects health and wellbeing literacy numeracy & mathematics sciences social studies expressive arts technologies religious and moral education - RME

New Attainment Levels Early - pre-school and in primary 1 First - by end of P4, but earlier for some Second - by end of P7, but earlier for some Third - in S1 - S3, but earlier for some Fourth - fourth level broadly equates to SCQF level 4 Senior - in S4 - S6, but earlier for some

The Learner.. Secure..can consistently apply their learning in new and unfamiliar situations Developing..can consistently apply their learning in new and unfamiliar situations Consolidating..is undertaking more challenging learning in … Progression within a level

Early Level Experience and outcome DevelopingConsolidatingSecure I explore sounds, letters and words discovering how they work together and I can use what I learn to help me as I read and write ENG 0-12a I am becoming aware that drawings and symbols convey meaning I am beginning to recognise some symbols within print that are special to me e.g. initial letter of their name I can recognise some words in the environment by their shape or feature First Level I have explored a variety of ways in which data is presented and can ask and answer questions about the information it contains MNU 1-20a Identifying information from pictures and diagrams Read and interpret a range of information presented in different formats Ask and answer relevant questions about presented information using appropriate vocabulary For example…

Where are we at Townhill? Health & Wellbeing Social Subjects Numeracy Literacy Science Assessment is for Learning Drama

Townhill Developments 2011/12 ICT – across learning / wireless laptops GLOW & Expresso Art RME Music Numeracy – improving teaching & mental maths Literacy – improving teaching & reading skills Monitoring of teaching & learning

Learning out of school Homework is set in all classes Homework can vary – flexible in each class / teacher choice Homework diaries P3-7 Sign homework/ diary or reading card / diary – check bag & help them to get into a routine. Reading Phonics Spelling Prepared talks Project / RME research Number sheets / textbook / times tables

Composite Classes Classes organised by age and gender. All classes planned for at beginning of each term. Aim to ensure continuity of experiences and outcomes whether P2/3 or P3 or P1/2. Teaching approaches may differ but outcomes are the same. Teachers teach in ability groups no matter which class children are in. Teachers can be flexible in their teaching of outcomes – not always textbook based or the same as other classes.

Reporting to parents Parent Interviews Learning Log & Evidence Folder End of Session Report

The reporting format is same across Fife. Parents will be informed of levels in literacy & numeracy - Early, First, Second, Third etc These levels will be in learning logs Parents will be informed of coverage of level - Developing, Consolidating or Secure These words will be used in learning logs Progress & effort /application in literacy, numeracy & health & wellbeing and written comments will be provided. Computer format only allows two lines to comment. General progress will be indicated by ticking boxes in all other curricular areas.