The Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) for 3–18 sciences is well underway, and significant progress has been made through engagement with practitioners across Scotland. The Education Scotland science team is eager to continue hearing from as many of you as possible, ensuring your voice helps shape a future-oriented sciences curriculum.
We’re pleased to share two key opportunities to stay connected and informed:
🌟 Term 2 Newsletter – Now Available
Our latest newsletter provides:
- Updates on CIC progress to date
- A spotlight on alignment work between science and maths
- Links to our new Science CIC Blog, where you can access ongoing updates and summary reports from the CIC Core and Collaboration Groups
Please share the newsletter with colleagues in your school, setting, or wider networks.
The newsletter can also be accessed via our Science CIC Blog https://bit.ly/4oRrTcq
💻 Upcoming Webinar: Science Curriculum Improvement Cycle
📅 Wednesday 26 November
🕓 4:00 – 5:30 pm
This online session will include:
- The latest updates on CIC progress
- An exploration of the draft curricular rationale statement for the 3–18 sciences curriculum
- Opportunities for discussion and reflection before wider consultation
This webinar is open to all practitioners across early years, primary, secondary, and ASN who deliver science.
Please do share the event details with your colleagues and networks — your participation and insights are invaluable.
Register here:
Please note: This invitation and newsletter is being shared across several of our networks. If you are subscribed to multiple networks, you may receive this email more than once — our apologies for any duplication.
We look forward to your continued engagement as we work together to shape the future of science education in Scotland.

