Early Years

Curriculum for Excellence

Purposes of the 3-18 curriculum

To provide the structure and support in learning which will enable all children and young people to develop their capacities as successful learners, responsible citizens, confident individuals and effective contributors.

Curriculum for Excellence (the programme website) has more detailed information on the four capacities.

Diagram of four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence: Successful learners, Responsible citizens, Confident individuals and Effective contributors

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