Young People at the Heart of Education: Making Curriculum for Excellence Work

A fresh look at the Curriculum for Excellence in Scottish schools, both the successes and room for improvement, together with a comparison of the education systems in Scotland and Finland. This comprehensive analysis of recent changes in the examination syllabus, feedback from teachers and the relevant observations of student motivation, satisfaction and results provides a basis for presenting a way forward for Scotland to re-establish its position as a leader in education. Mamie Philp is an educator and writer, based in Edinburgh.