'Every child and young person is entitled to experience a curriculum which is coherent from 3 to 18.'

All children and young people have an entitlement to a curriculum which they experience as a coherent whole, with smooth and well-paced progression through the experiences and outcomes, particularly across transitions, for example from pre-school to primary or from secondary school to college.

Those planning the curriculum have a responsibility to plan, in partnership with others involved in learning, how they will jointly enable children to move smoothly between establishments, building on prior learning and achievement in a manner appropriate to the learning needs of the individual. This includes liaison between establishments where children and young people change schools at times other than the 'standard' transitions.

The transition from the period of compulsory education to positive and sustained destinations needs very careful planning in conjunction with appropriate partners for each individual young person.

The health and wellbeing experiences and outcomes address more fully the theme of planning for the changes which a young person may experience and providing support for making choices.

Reflective question

How can you best work with other sectors and other partner agencies to develop a coherent and inclusive curriculum?

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