5-14

About 5-14

About 5-14 Curriculum

Find out more about 5-14 education in Scotland, and the 5-14 National Guidelines which indicate the levels of knowledge and attainment pupils should achieve during their primary and early secondary education.

Curriculum for Excellence

Curriculum for Excellence aims to provide a streamlined curriculum for 3 to 18-year-olds. This is a brief introduction to Curriculum for Excellence and what it means for 5-14 education.

Assessment is for Learning

In recent years the nature of 5-14 assessment has developed considerably due to AifL - Assessment is for Learning. Find out more about it and see examples of practice from schools.
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How is 5-14 education changing?

The Scottish curriculum is currently going through a national review called A Curriculum for Excellence.

The aim is to develop a streamlined curriculum for 3-18-year-olds and implement new approaches to assessment.

How will this change the way you teach?

Find some answers in our Curriculum for Excellence section.

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