A Curriculum for Excellence is seen as the totality of experiences planned for children and young people through their education, regarldess of where they are educated. It looks at the development of the whole child rather than simply academic acheivement.
A Curriculum for Excellence aims to enable every child to become a confident individual, an effective contributor, a responsible citizen and a successful learner.
Active Schools contributes to A Curriculum for Excellence by sending out strong messages on the importance and benefits of physical activity and sport throughout the school and into the wider community.
Active Schools assists schools in attaining the following key components of health and well-being within A Curriculum for Excellence:
