Presentation on progression from the Learning and Teaching Scotlands 'Turning the new experiences and outcomes into action conference' Aberdeen, April 2009

1. Ensuring Progression
Getting Started

2. Purpose of the workshop:
 to explore how progression is embedded
within the curriculum framework
 share practical suggestions on how to get
started within a school/authority
 begin to consider implications for planning
and recognising progress

3. Definition in website glossary:
“ Progression means increasing the breadth and the depth
of learning at each level as well as providing greater
challenge for pupils as they move to the next levels.
The experiences and outcomes offer opportunities to
consolidate and extend learning in individual areas in order
to meet the varied needs of children and young people,
recognising that children and young people will progress at
different rates.
...the curriculum framework sets out broad expectations for
progression.....”

4. How can I see progression within the
framework?
Principles of curriculum design (BtC 3)
Principles and practice section
Progression across the levels
Progression within a level

5. Progression: Getting started
Curriculum
planners
Secondary staff
Early years & primary
Generic Subject specific
School managers
Authority managers
Network leaders
Development officers

6. Progression: Getting started
Curriculum
planners
Secondary staff
Early years & primary
Generic Subject specific
School managers
Authority managers
Network leaders
Development officers