MacLaren calls for delay in curriculum

CITY education leader Marilyne MacLaren is urging the Scottish Government to reconsider its plans to roll out the Curriculum for Excellence in its entirety in August.

A steering group which includes headteachers from each sector has raised concerns about assessment issue in particular.

Councillor MacLaren said: "I am extremely concerned to hear of the education secretary's plan to press on with the assessment element of Curriculum for Excellence, regardless of outside concerns.