Curriculum for Excellence

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Curriculum for Excellence has been introduced to raise standards of learning and teaching for all 3 to 18 year olds. It aims to help prepare children and young people with the knowledge and skills they need in a fast changing world.

Subjects and knowledge

Find out how Curriculum for Excellence brings real life into the classroom whilst keeping a strong focus on the subjects and knowledge involved.

Assessment

Assessment is about monitoring, reviewing and measuring progress. Find out more about changes to assessment and qualifications outlined in Curriculum for Excellence.

Learning approaches

Find out more about the variety of support available for young people and look at ways they can keep on learning to improve their chances.

Curriculum levels

Take a look at the five curriculum levels which allow children and young people to  progress towards qualifications.

Senior Phase - Learner journeys

Take a look at the individual journeys taken from S4 onwards by learners at two schools to meet their personal goals.

What our schools are doing

Discover what Curriculum for Excellence involves and and what schools are doing to follow the guidelines at all levels.

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