Scotland's new curriculum

Relevant, inspiring, engaging education for every child and young person in Scotland

Guidance on how and what children and young people learn from the early years to the end of S3 is presented through experiences and outcomes.

Assessment is a key strand of work in implementing Curriculum for Excellence.

Assessment for Curriculum for Excellence sets out the key principles for assessment.
Assessment approaches help learners to progress through the curriculum 3-18.
The senior phase provides opportunities to develop skills and prepare for qualifications.
Revised qualifications will help to reflect the learning that has taken place.

These support materials, divided into curriculum areas, show how some schools are starting to implement Curriculum for Excellence.

They include examples of using innovative practice, interdisciplinary projects, CPD opportunities, videos and presentations in the following areas: literacy, numeracy, sciences, modern languages, social studies and technologies.

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S1-S6 Progression discussion paper

A paper discussing aims to create a coherent learning experience for young people they progress through S1–S3 and into the senior phase.

Building the Curriculum 4

Launch of document promoting the development of skills for learning, life and work.

Senior Phase discussion paper

A paper setting out the vision for delivering Curriculum for Excellence in the Senior Phase.

Towards a Professional Development strategy

A paper aimed at stimulating discussion about professional development for the new curriculum.

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What does the new curriculum look like and how do you get there? See examples of practice from some pioneers.