Curriculum for Excellence (3-18 years)
In line with all other education establishments, Budhill Family Learning Centre is implementing the Curriculum for Excellence 3-18 years. As the parent and carer, we value your role as prime educator and we aim to develop and build upon what your child already knows. We aim to offer a balanced curriculum in a happy, safe and stimulating environment.
The philosophy of the early year’s curriculum is based on play which is a vehicle for learning, delivering active opportunities so that children may become active learners, developing skills and concepts needed for living in a multi-cultural society.
The purpose of a Curriculum for Excellence is encapsulated in the four capacities listed below:
- Confident Individuals
- Successful Learners
- Effective Contributors
- Responsible Citizens
We promote learning through a balanced curriculum to suit all stages of development. We take into consideration children’s interests from home and nursery, as well as seasonal and cultural topics. We provide planned learning experiences, suitable for all stages of development, which are offered on a daily basis. Staff are responsive to the emerging interests and needs of young children and will use these opportunities to develop children’s next steps in learning. Staff will also consult with children to create plans. All plans are displayed on the playroom wall. Please take time to have a look at the planning wall situated within your child’s playroom. Evidence of your child’s learning will be displayed on the nursery walls and in your child’s personal profile. Your child’s profile will be updated by your child’s key worker, which can be viewed by you or your child at any time. Staff will report on children’s progress at key points throughout the year both formally and informally.
There are 8 areas within curriculum for excellence with experiences and outcomes set out for learning in:
- Literacy and English
- Numeracy and Maths
- Health and Well Being
- Expressive Arts
- Religious and Moral Education
- Sciences
- Social Studies
- Technologies
Prior to devising each new plan, staff consult with children to find out their interests and what they would like to learn. If you would like to find our more about Curriculum for Excellence please do not hesitate to speak to your child’s key worker. Further information can also be found at, EducationScotland (Parentzone) http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/index.asp