Curriculum for Excellence

Primary stages

A photo of the face of a happy. smiling primary girl

The purpose of the curriculum at these stages is to promote children's development and learning across a broad range of contexts in order to develop their thinking and learning and their physical, personal and social growth.

Primary education, whether for those in school settings or those not in school, should support children to develop and mature as independent and co-operative learners who contribute actively across a range of learning and social situations.

LevelStage
FirstTo the end of P4 but earlier or later for some
SecondTo the end of P7 but earlier or later for some