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Education Scotland
The refreshed narrative
This resource re-visits the initial Curriculum for Excellence narrative and sets it within the current context.
The Refreshed Narrative
Supporting and developing education in Scotland
Find inspection reports
Search reports on schools, other educational establishments, local authorities and related services.
Early learning and childcare (ELC)
Early learning and childcare is a generic term used to cover the full range of early education and childcare available in Scotland today.
Broad general education
The period of education from age three to the end of S3 (the third year of secondary school) has the particular purpose of providing each young person in Scotland with a broad general education.
Senior phase
All learners are entitled to experience a senior phase where they can continue to develop the four capacities and achieve qualifications.
Education that challenges, celebrates and rewards
Embedding inclusion, equity and empowerment
This programme uses community learning approaches to improve outcomes for young people, families and adults.
Experiences and outcomes
Use the experiences and outcomes help plan learning and to assess progress across all curriculum areas.
What is Curriculum for Excellence?
A quick introduction to Scotland’s 3-18 curriculum with links to key documents.
Latest News
09 December 2019
Young Ambassadors for Inclusion film to be showcased at Together! 2019 Disability Film Festival in London
A film, created by Education Scotland’s Young Ambassadors for Inclusion, was showcased at the Together! 2019 Disability Film Festival in London
05 December 2019
The Scottish Education Awards launch
The Scottish Education Awards were launched this week at St Ninian’s High School in Kirkintilloch by radio presenter Des Clarke and Olympic medallist Eilidh Doyle.
03 December 2019
Mentors in Violence Prevention Programme launches new scenario to tackle sexual harassment in schools
The MVP programme aims to empower students to speak out and to recognise the potential harm in relationships and to understand what healthy and respectful relationships looks like.
02 December 2019
Education Scotland publishes review of current practice in numeracy and mathematics
The Multiplying skills, adding value report identifies what is working consistently well, what is improving, and the challenges and areas for improvement.
25 November 2019
Olympic athlete partners with Education Scotland to explore equity and participation in sport
Eilidh Doyle has joined forces with Education Scotland to look at the barriers for children taking part in physical activity and sport in school and the wider community.