Using the Experiences and
Outcomes to achieve
progression in learning
Activity: What is Progression?
What is Progression?
Progression means increasing the breadth
and depth of learning at each level as well
as providing greater challenge for learners
as they move to the next levels.
How can the Experiences and
Outcomes support Progression?
• 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…..
Key ideas to consider
• There are ‘signposts’ of progression
within the Experiences and Outcomes
You can spot progression:
• Across a line of development
• Between the Experiences and Outcomes
from one level to the next
• Within an Experience and Outcome
Key ideas to consider
• You can identify which words signal
progression in skills within the
Experiences and Outcomes:
Look out for words such
as ‘apply’, ‘evaluate’,
and ‘critically assess’
Look out for the action verbs
Activity
Considering the progression
within the Experiences and
Outcomes and through the levels
• Looking at the Experiences and Outcomes
provided highlight the action verbs within them
• Discuss how they differ across the levels
• Consider how the level of challenge changes
from level to level and how this is reflected in the
‘action verbs’ used
I am becoming aware of how hygiene and safety
can affect health and I apply this knowledge in my
everyday routines such as taking care of my teeth.
HWB 0-33a/1-33a
I know of actions I can take to help someone in an
emergency.
HWB 2-42a
Using my knowledge of nutrition and healthy
eating advice, I can evaluate the information on
food packaging enabling me to make informed
choices when preparing and cooking healthy
dishes.
HWB 3-36a
Having investigated the effects of food processing on the
nutritional value of foods, I can critically assess the place of
processed foods in a healthy balanced diet
HWB 4-35a
Activity
Considering the progression
across a line of development
• Using the Experiences and Outcomes
provided arrange them in order from
early to fourth level
• Consider the reasons why you placed
them in this order, and capture your
ideas on post-it notes
Progression when grouping the
Experiences and Outcomes to
create learning opportunities
Progression will also be supported by:
• A deep understanding of where learners
are in their learning/development of skills
• The identified context for learning
• The knowledge/content to be explored
• The skills focus developed
• The transfer of these skills to new and
unfamiliar contexts