Early Years

Curriculum for Excellence in the early years

Key publications

A Curriculum for Excellence: The Curriculum Review Group (November 1, 2004)

A Curriculum for Excellence: Ministerial Response (November 1, 2004)

Ambitious, Excellent Schools: Our Agenda for Action (November 1, 2004)

A Curriculum for Excellence: Progress and Proposals (March 27, 2006)

Building the Curriculum 1

This section of the Curriculum for Excellence website introduces the eight curriculum areas and how they will contribute to the development of the four capacities.

Building the Curriculum 2 - Active learning in the early years

This publication on the Curriculum for Excellence website provides in-depth information on how the 3-18 curriculum will support active learning in pre-school establishments and the early years of primary school.

Building the Curriculum 3

This paper outlines important messages for all those involved in planning the curriculum for children and young people and provides guidance on a new framework.