About Curriculum for Excellence
Scotland’s curriculum – Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) – helps our children and young people gain the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for life in the 21st century. It is divided into two phases: the broad general education and the senior phase.
A refreshed narrative on Scotland's curriculum, which sets CfE within the current context, was published in September 2019. It is available in both English and in Gaelic.
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Curriculum Stages
Information about the different stages of the curriculum including Broad general Education, the Senior Phase, and beyond.
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The purpose of the curriculum
Find information on the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence.
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A Statement for Practitioners from HM Chief Inspector of Education (Aug 2016)
Key messages for practitioners.
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What is Curriculum for Excellence?
A quick introduction to Scotland’s 3-18 curriculum with links to key documents.
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Curriculum Support
Approaches used to promote inclusion and equality in Scottish education.