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Curriculum for Excellence The school curriculum in Scotland Curriculum for Excellence Schools are measured using the National Improvement Framework which identifies four key priorities : 1. Improvement in attainment , particularly in literacy and
The school curriculum in Scotland
At this school 1. We use inter-disciplinary themes to teach children most of the time. These include expressive arts, health and wellbeing, science, social studies & technologies. 2. We have an English & Literacy program 3. We have a Maths & Numeracy program 4. We also have “discrete” programs in religious & moral studies, physical education, music and technology 5. We teach English: Nursery to P7 French: Nursery to P7 Gaelic: P4 Spanish: P5 to P7 Mandarin Chinese: P7
At this school We have specialist teachers of
We offer parent-paid* visiting instrumental tuition to selected children in
We offer parent-paid*, to all children
* We will always support children who live in families with low incomes to take part in these music programs.
Each curriculum area is planned using experiences and outcomes. These describe the knowledge, skills, attributes and capabilities that young people are expected to develop. For example By comparing generations of families of humans, plants and animals, I can begin to understand how characteristics are inherited. SCN 1-14a National Benchmarks set out clear statements about what learners need to know and be able to do to achieve a level across all curriculum areas. For example I am developing my awareness of how money is used and can recognise and use a range of
Identifies all coins to £2. Applies addition and subtraction skills and uses 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins to pay the exact value for items to 10p.
Support program Year groups Focus Staff members Student support Read Write Inc P3 Intensive targeted support for children who have not yet mastered phonics, reading and spelling. Support for Learning Teacher Fresh Start P5 Intensive targeted support for children who have not yet mastered phonics, reading and spelling. Support for Learning Teacher Literacy (reading and spelling) support groups P2-7 Individual and small group work Spelling patterns and rules Reading and Reading comprehension Support for Learning Teacher Trained pupil support assistants Maths support groups P4-7 Small group work focussing on maths and numeracy skills. Additional one day per week of maths support for children who need small group support. NEW IN 2018-19 Support for Learning Teacher Trained pupil support assistants Teacher Nurture Group P1-7 Meets 3 mornings per week and supports children into
techniques and fun activities. Trained pupil support assistants. Sensory Room P1-7 A safe space, which uses a floor projection system and sensory tools to allow children with sensory needs to relax and feel less anxious. This also allows children with sensory needs to safely move around and meet the sensory need. Trained pupil support assistants. Enhanced transition to secondary school P7 A program of 6 additional visits to James Gillespie’s High School for children who need more support to manage the change move from primary to secondary school. High School staff Social skills groups P1-7 This focuses on teaching children basic social communication skills such as turn-taking, eye contact, sharing ideas etc. Trained pupil support assistants Support for Learning Teacher Lego Therapy P1-7 This specialist therapy uses Lego to teach children social communication skills, thinking skills and expressive Trained pupil support assistants
needs to safely move around and meet the sensory need. Enhanced transition to secondary school P7 A program of 6 additional visits to James Gillespie’s High School for children who need more support to manage the change move from primary to secondary school. High School staff Social skills groups P1-7 This focuses on teaching children basic social communication skills such as turn-taking, eye contact, sharing ideas etc. Trained pupil support assistants Support for Learning Teacher Lego Therapy P1-7 This specialist therapy uses Lego to teach children social communication skills, thinking skills and expressive language skills. NEW IN 2018-2019 Trained pupil support assistants TIP and Fine Motor Skills Groups P2-7 Small group work to develop fine and gross motor skills, planning and organisational skills and to further develop language skills and communication. Trained pupil support assistants Parent support Peers Early Education Partnership (PEEP) Nu A parent led support group which focuses on young families’ needs. Trained nursery staff Multi-cultural Family Group Nu-P7 A parent-led support group for bi-lingual and multi0lingual
Parents Raising Children With Confidence Nu-P7 Parent support programme/training course looking at how we can support our children throughout childhood to be confident individuals. NEW IN 2018-2019 Katrina Chamberlain Karen Goddard Autism Family Support Nu-P7 Regular courses/information for parents who have a child with ASD or ASD is being investigated. City Council ASL Team (invites sent by school to families who have a child with ASD)