Preparing for the new school curriculum

Teachers across Scotland are to receive one additional day's training a year over the next three years to help introduce the new school curriculum.

In addition to the extra year for preparation for Curriculum for Excellence, councils will be allowed to provide an extra day of in-service training specifically devoted to Curriculum for Excellence.

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Fiona Hyslop made the announcement during a debate on the new National Qualifications being proposed by the Government, which are expected to come on stream in summer 2014.

The extra year also allows additional time for Curriculum for Excellence to be fully implemented with development opportunities for quality training.

Scottish Government news release: Preparing for the new school curriculum