Early Years

Curriculum

Birth to three: supporting our youngest children

Guidance for all those involved in caring for babies and young children.

A Curriculum Framework for Children 3 to 5

Advice and guidance on the learning and development needs of young children.

Curriculum for Excellence

The Scottish Executive’s vision for creating a single, coherent curriculum 3-18.

What's happening elsewhere?

Many practitioners like to keep an eye on developments outwith Scotland.

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National guidance

Curriculum guidance for the early years in Scotland is provided by two documents:

A Curriculum Framework for Children 3 to 5

Birth to three: supporting our youngest children.

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