Curriculum homework is unveiled

THE Scottish Government has published examples of how schools are planning for the changes the Curriculum for Excellence will make to the way senior pupils learn.

Education Secretary Michael Russell said the case studies could help schools learn from each other and help parents understand the range of options and opportunities that their children will benefit from.

During a visit to Bathgate Academy, which is featured in the examples, Mr Russell said: "Curriculum for Excellence is designed to make sure young people get the best possible education to equip them for the jobs of the future.

"By joining up learning and making links between subjects, we can help make sure pupils are ready for life.

"The new curriculum is now increasing the opportunity for schools to plan an S4-S6 which gives young people flexibility in their choices and delivers personalised learning that builds on the broad, general education up to S3.

"The examples show how schools are working with their partners in colleges and beyond to offer young people a much greater opportunity to choose."