Building the Curriculum 1: The contribution of curriculum areas
'Building the Curriculum 1' was published in autumn 2006, as the first in a series of documents designed to support planning for the curriculum as a whole.
'Building the Curriculum 1' focused on the curriculum areas, each of which makes its own unique contribution to developing the four capacities of children and young people.
The foundation for this thinking was Progress and Proposals, and was then further informed by the education profession's response during the year of engagement.
It explains that the each curriculum area makes its own unique contribution to developing the four capacities of children and young people, both within its own disciplinary contexts and through connections with other areas of learning.
'Building the Curriculum 1' draws on classroom practice to describe some of these contributions and possible connections.
PDF File: Building the Curriculum 1 (412 KB)Introduction to Building the Curriculum 1
Read about the aims of publishing this material as part of the planning for the curriculum as a whole.
Expressive arts
See how participation in the expressive arts can lead to children and young people experiencing inspiration and enjoyment.
Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing can be encouraged through the whole school’s approach to health promotion - physical activity and nutrition.
Languages
Find out about the two aspects of development covered by the languages area of the curriculum.
Mathematics
Read about putting numeracy skills to good use throughout the curriculum.
Religious and moral education
Discover how children and young people can explore the world’s major religions and approaches to living which are independent of religious belief.
Sciences
Read about how science can include experiences and outcomes in biological, chemical, physical and environmental contexts.
Social studies
By studying social studies, children and young people can develop their understanding of the world by learning about other people and their values, in different times, places and circumstances.
Technologies
Find out more about this curriculum area, which includes creative, practical and work-related experiences and outcomes in craft, design, engineering, graphics, food, textile, and information technologies.