The curriculum at Merrick will be guided and influenced by A Curriculum for Excellence (CfE).   Our curriculum promotes individual development and gives the young people the opportunity to achieve success through play, exploration and innovation.

The curriculum is one where every single young person can experience and enjoy success and achievement.   Young people who experience success are more likely to show interest and enthusiasm for learning.

We believe that young people learn most happily, effectively and achieve the highest standards when  -

• The curriculum in school is interesting, exciting and varied.
• The curriculum is taught and learnt in a variety of ways.
• The different attributes, talents and skills of young people are valued.
• Learning engages emotions as well as intellect as emotional responses tend to give young people a “box of memories”, which are more likely to be retained.

We consider that by promoting high standards in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT we enable young people to participate fully in school and succeed. We base our learning around knowledge and an understanding of the world [Science, Geography and History]. English, Mathematics and ICT are the languages through which the world is explored and high value is also placed on the creative languages of art and design, technology, music, dance and drama.

Personal, Social Health and Citizenship Education enables our young to understand both their rights and responsibilities. When the curriculum is broad, balanced and enjoyable all young people can succeed and really enjoy learning. This will sustain achievements throughout their education as lifelong learners.