Secondary Curriculum
The secondary school curriculum is arranged by head teachers on the basis of national guidelines produced by the Scottish Government. Provision is therefore broadly similar across Glasgow’s secondary schools, taking local needs and circumstances into account.
The curriculum is undergoing reconstruction within the national 'Curriculum for Excellence' development programme.
The aims and priorities of Education Services are:
- improving educational standards
- raising achievement
- developing core skills
- setting a positive framework for learning
- providing equal opportunities and access
- promoting social inclusion and citizenship
- providing education for work, enterprise and creativity together with partnerships with employers
- fostering lifelong learning
The secondary school curriculum reflects the basic principles of balance and breadth while allowing flexibility and increasing choice for young people as they progress through school
It fosters the core skills of:
- communication
- numeracy
- problem solving
- personal and interpersonal skills
- information technology
Within the 8 modes of:
Curriculum for S1 to S6
What is Glasgow's Vocational Programme?
Its main aim is to provide an additional choice for Glasgow pupils entering third year, by allowing them to study for a vocational or national certificated qualification together with their other Standard Grades. These alternative awards will enable young people to gain skills which will help them enter the workplace in the future