Scottish Government Policy
Scotland’s curriculum – 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.
Curriculum for Excellence places learners at the heart of education. At its centre are four fundamental capacities. These capacities reflect and recognise the lifelong nature of education and learning. The four capacities are aimed at helping children and young people to become:
- Successful learners
- Confident individuals
- Responsible citizens
- Effective contributors
Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)
Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) supports families by making sure children and young people can receive the right help, at the right time, from the right people.
2019 National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan
This plan sets out the actions the Scottish Government and partners will take to drive improvement for children and young people. There is also a five page summary document available.
Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education: A Delivery Plan for Scotland (2016)
This delivery plan sets out the Scottish Government’s plans for improving educational outcomes for all pupils.
