Curriculum for Excellence aims to achieve a transformation in education in Scotland by providing an improved, more flexible and enriched curriculum for all children and young people from 3 – 18. The curriculum includes all of the experiences which are planned for children and young people through their education, wherever they are being educated. All schools and nurseries in North Lanarkshire are working hard to raise standards so that children and young people will develop all of the skills necessary to continue to be successful when leaving school and entering the world of higher education, training or work.
Curriculum for Excellence is underpinned by the values inscribed on the mace of the Scottish Parliament – wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity. The purpose of Curriculum for Excellence is encapsulated in the four capacities – to enable each child or young person to be a successful learner, a confident individual, a responsible citizen and an effective contributor.
Learning is divided into two phases: The Broad Education (BGE) and Senior Phase. The Broad Education (BGE) is from nursery to the end of Secondary School Year 3. Senior Phase is from Secondary School Year 4 – 6.
Learning is divided into levels. The levels are as follows:-
LEVEL STAGE
Early the pre-school years and P1 or later for some
First to the end of P.4 but earlier or later for some
Second to the end of P7, but earlier or later for some
Third and Fourth S1-S3, but earlier for some
Senior Phase S4 – S6 and college or other means of study
