Curriculum for Excellence
Defining curriculum levels
Curriculum levels for numeracy, literacy and health and wellbeing
| Level | Stage: |
|---|---|
| Early | Pre-school and P1 |
| First | To the end of P4, but earlier for some children |
| Second | To the end of P7, but earlier for some children |
| Third and Fourth | S1-S3, but earlier for some. The fourth level broadly equates to SCQF level 4. |
| Senior Phase | S4-S6 |
Curriculum levels for all other areas
| Level | Stage: |
|---|---|
| Early | Pre-school and P1 |
| First | To the end of P4, but earlier for some children |
| Second | To the end of P7, but earlier for some children |
| Third | S1-S3, but earlier for some. The fourth level broadly equates to SCQF level 4. In most curriculum areas, the fourth level experiences and outcomes are intended to provide possibilities for choice, and young people's programmes will not include all of the fourth level outcomes. |
| Fourth | |
| Senior | S4-S6 |