Information for parents and carers about the National Improvement Framework for Scottish education, which was announced by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on 1st September 2015
Find out about approaches to assessment, achievement (including reporting and profiles) and qualifications.
A simple introduction to Curriculum for Excellence, with links to further information.
Information about the scheme to support skills development and helping young people aged 3-18 prepare for the world of work.
Information in the National Improvement Framework (NIF) Evidence Report will help teachers, local authorities, and the Scottish Government learn from good practice, and develop plans where further improvements are needed.
Find out about the different opportunities available to your child as they prepare to leave school.
Information for parents and carers about frameworks and guidance which underpin children's early education. From age three, your child is likely to be working at the early level of Curriculum for Excellence.
The senior phase of the curriculum covers the later years in secondary education from S4-S6 (from around ages 15-18).
This programme was developed by Education Scotland to give children and young people an increasing say in their education and their schools.
There are eight curriculum areas, containing a range of subjects.Find information on what your child will learn in each curriculum area and what skills they should develop
Information for parents and carers about the Pupil Equity Funding which most schools will have access to from 2017.
Education Scotland is working to build an empowered, connected, self-improving education system. This will help achieve excellence and equity for all children and young people as set out in the National Improvement Framework.
