Curriculum for Excellence Developing our Learning Communities Moira Lawson Curriculum for Excellence Development Officer

National Context Scottish Government Priorities Health and Well Being Early Years Curriculum for Excellence

Early Intervention four key themes Building parenting and family capacity pre and post birth Creating communities that provide a supportive environment for children and families Delivering integrated services that meet the holistic needs of children and families Developing a suitable workforce to support the framework

Impact of Early Education The early years are a key time in influencing the future lives of children and quality early education has a strong impact on children’s future attainment and achievement. We want to live in a Scotland where children and families are valued and respected at all levels in society and where their voices are sought, heard and acted upon by all those who support them and provide services to help them.

Key Features of Curriculum for Excellence Focus practice on the learner and the development of the four capacities to maximise potential and build on skills for learning, life and work Simplify and prioritise the current curriculum Build on Assessment is for Learning programme Encourage more experiential ‘active learning’ Create a single framework for the curriculum and assessment 3-18 Work in partnership across professional boundaries

6 4 Capacities Successful Learners Use literacy and numeracy Link and apply different kinds of learning in new situations Learn independently and as part of a group Responsible Citizens Make informed choices and decisions Develop informed, ethical views Confident Individuals Relate to others and manage themselves Assess risk and make informed decisions Effective Contributors Work in partnerships and in teams Apply critical thinking Communicate in different ways and in different settings

...solve problems...plan and organise...work with others...think critically & creatively...use initiative...lead...to learn...take risks The ability to Skills for Scotland – A Lifelong Skills Strategy

The Aberdeenshire context Aberdeenshire’s Curriculum Framework 3-18 Rationale Curriculum Design and Architecture Learning, Teaching and Assessment Transitions Entitlements Review of curriculum support National qualifications

Entitlements for all our children and young people in Aberdeenshire A coherent high quality 3-18 curriculum that is dynamic, relevant and inclusive Creative and enterprising experiences Inspirational cultural experiences Environmental experiences which offer effective learning in, about and through Aberdeenshire Vocational experiences which develop transferable, collaborative skills and enterprising attitudes Health and Well Being which ensures that all are safe, nurtured, happy and can meaningfully contribute to society ur quality improvement agenda

Embedding and sharing good practice Through our learning communities and partnership working Engagement of all staff in quality CPD Case Studies of emerging good practice Use of Glow/Virtual schools/Video Conferencing/Podcasting etc!

New Inspection Model Nursery classes now part of generation cycle Focus on nursery and continuity in Primary 1 and beyond Curriculum for Excellence – active learning, opportunities for play Literacy and Numeracy

Serving Aberdeenshire from mountain to sea - the very best in Scotland Self-evaluation Vision & Leadership Work and Life of the School Successes and Achievements Professional Reflection and Teamwork in our learning communities Journey to Excellence

Self-Evaluation How well does the school or centre know itself? Improves the successes and achievement of learners and focuses on effective learning and teaching Shares good practice Gathers and responds to the views of all partners New documentation, which looks in depth at the curriculum and improving outcomes for learners Improvement Planning showing implementation of actions, which have impact on the quality of the provision