Building the Curriulum 3 recognises that planning for Curriculum for Excellence must incorporate all of the experiences planned for learners throughout their education. As part of this, the ethos and life of the school should play a pivotal part in the effective delivery of the curriculum, by:
- fostering open, positive, supportive relationships where children and young people will feel that they are listened to
- promoting a climate in which children and young people feel safe and secure modelling behaviour which promotes effective learning and wellbeing within the school community
- being sensitive and responsive to each child or young person's wellbeing
- encouraging children and young people to contribute to the life and work of the school and, from the earliest stages, to exercise their responsibilities as members of a community.
These experiences and values should be part of all planned learning and teaching, and whole school activities provide the opportunity to reinforce and deliver these key messages in different formats and contexts.
Support for planning whole school activities
These materials may help you to plan whole school activities.
Religious observance is an essential part of the totality of the learning experience for every young person in Scotland.
Positive learning environments: All learning environments should have a positive influence on children and young people. This can be achieved by promoting inclusion and equality and through approaches to developing positive relationships and behaviour.
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