Curriculum for Excellence
Implementation across CLDS
adult learning
In the Scottish Borders
Oonagh McGarry
CLD Officer (Adult Learning)
CfE
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Familiarisation
The four capacities
Experiences and Outcomes
Ongoing CPD
CfE Familiarisation
• Reading (CfE, Principles and Practice papers for cross
cutting themes, Building the Curriculum 3,4 & 5)
• SBC introductory training by CfE Project Officers
• HMIe CLD partnership development days
• HMIe development days for school and CLD staff
• CfE and adult learning (joint training with Midlothian)
• CLD staff meetings
• Education Scotland Literacy and Numeracy across
Learning for non subject specialists
Ongoing……….
Getting to grips with the four
capacities
Practitioners developed a working
knowledge by matching real learner
outcomes to:
• Confident individuals
• Successful learners
• Responsible citizens
• Effective contributors
Literacies ILP reviews
Tell us about the changes you have experienced
as a result of learning: Use the Measuring
Progress form to help you here. Compare with
the form you used at the start of this ILP.
Changes in Your Confidence:
Changes in yourself as a learner: ( how you
learn, your motivation to learn, making decisions
about learning, new skills, how you use your
learning in everyday life etc…)
Practitioners then record CI, SL, RC, EC
CBAL Individual and group
Learning Plan reviews
Learners report:
• What have I learnt? (SL)
• What three things will I do differently now? (all)
• What will I do next (all)
Learners rate changes in their confidence to:
• Learn new things, asking for help (SL)
• Talk in a group (EC)
Learners use Measuring Progress form to report:
• Increased confidence (CI)
Practitioners then record CI, SL, RC, EC
Experiences and Outcomes
• Literacy Across Learning
• Numeracy Across Learning
• Health and Well Being Across Learning
Experiences and Outcomes
• Youth work staff incorporating Es and Os
in planning
• Adult learning more of a challenge as
these are geared towards children/young
people and assigning levels sits at odds
with the social practice model
However………
Family Learning: creche “stay and
play”
• CLD worker supported creche worker to
develop routines, use of singing rhymes
and storytelling in “stay and play” sessions
• Worker identified CLD learning outcomes
at the planning stage and also identified
appropriate health and well being
outcomes which she “adapted” to fit this
learning opportunity……….
Family Learning: creche “stay and
play”
• Creche worker and parents know that friendship,
caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are
important in building positive relationships. As
they develop and value relationships, they care
and show respect for themselves and others
(HWB all levels-05a)
• Children and parents will enjoy regular
opportunities to participate in different kinds of
energetic play within creche setting and
hopefully repeat activities at creche/home on a
regular basis (HWB0-25a)
Creche “stay and play”: what the
learners said
“They love interacting with other children
and joining in with the action songs. Lots
of variety /toys/ books etc. Very
welcoming.” (childminder)
HWB0-25a, 05a
Creche “stay and play”: what the
learners said
“Ross looks forward to creche, mixing with
other children and playing with them.
Since we started singing and dancing at
creche, he is dancing more with the
television. From a personal point of view I
feel that Ross has become more
independent.” (Mum)
HWB0-25a, 05a
Benefits of using Es and Os in
adult learning
• CLD practitioners develop shared
language with school staff which supports
planning of partnership work
• Es and Os encourage practitioners to be
specific about the skills required to
achieve social practice goals eg “I want to
read information from the school and
respond if needed.”
Ongoing CPD
• Practitioner working sessions
• Developing use of Es and Os, where
appropriate, alongside CLD outcomes
• Practitioners undertake joint training with
school staff in learning communities
• Monitor and review
Adult Learning in the
Scottish Borders
Oonagh McGarry
CLD Officer
Langlee Complex, Marigold Drive
Galashiels TD1 2LP
Tel: 01896 755110
Email: omcgarry@scotborders.gov.uk