. Curriculum for Excellence “Continuing the Journey” Head Teachers’ Conference 4 & 5 February 2008 From mountain to sea the very best of Scotland Aberdeenshire COUNCILEducation, Learning & Leisure
Bruce Robertson, OBE, Director Education, Learning & Leisure Aberdeenshire COUNCILEducation, Learning & Leisure
Towards the very best Our pupils, our staff, our communities Learning & Teaching Curriculum Planning Leadership
Glen Muick, Aberdeenshire The Scottish Context Government Priorities Transformational Change Qualifications Framework Responding to local needs
Huntly, Aberdeenshire The Aberdeenshire Context 152 Primary Schools/17 Networks Excellent position/much to build on Comfort Zones? An Aberdeenshire Curriculum Framework - A Legacy
Invercauld Bridge, Aberdeenshire Partnership Working Single Education, Learning & Leisure Service Stakeholders Other Councils Other Agencies
Old Spey Bridge, Aberdeenshire Associated Challenges or Opportunities Transitions Learning & Teaching Attainment Self Evaluation Curriculum Architecture Aye bin like this
Potarch Bridge, Aberdeenshire Children and Young People Meeting the needs of all Relevant 21 st Century Curriculum 4 Capacities Maximise Potential Achievement, Achievement, Achievement
“Towards a Strategy for Aberdeenshire”
Laura Mason, Head of Education Developments Education, Learning & Leisure Aberdeenshire COUNCILEducation, Learning & Leisure
Old Spey Bridge, Aberdeenshire Opportunities Transitions Learning & Teaching Attainment Self Evaluation Curriculum Architecture
Potarch Bridge, Aberdeenshire
Transition Why?To support children’s learning What?A process rather than an event How?Early years Throughout primary Continuing to secondary
River Dee, Aberdeenshire
Learning & Teaching Knowing your children Knowing your business Active learning Pathways for children
River Don, Aberdeenshire
Attainment Manage the process Tracking/dating/predicting One to one meetings with your staff Support and challenge National Assessments
Curriculum Architecture Designing a Curriculum Framework (3-18) for Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire COUNCIL Education, Learning & Leisure