Partnership working is an important element in curriculum planning. The term partners should be widely interpreted to include all those who can contribute to the delivery of the experiences and outcomes and development of the four capacities.
Local authorities and schools need to create strong partnerships with a range of organisations to deliver a personalised learning experience for every child and young person. It will include, for example:
- further education colleges
- Skills Development Scotland
- youth work staff
- health professionals
- voluntary sector providers
- training providers
- children's services staff
- parents
- employers
- community learning staff.
Importance of working in partnership
All staff share a responsibility for identifying the needs, including care and welfare needs, of children and young people and working in partnership to put support in place to meet those needs. Partnership working should be an important element when planning for learning and assessment.
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