Curriculum for Excellence

Building the Curriculum 1

Introduction to Building the Curriculum 1

Read about the aims of publishing this material as part of the planning for the curriculum as a whole.

Expressive arts

See how participation in the expressive arts can lead to children and young people experiencing inspiration and enjoyment.

Health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing can be encouraged through the whole school’s approach to health promotion - physical activity and nutrition.

Languages

Find out about the two aspects of development covered by the languages area of the curriculum.

Mathematics

Read about putting numeracy skills to good use throughout the curriculum.

Religious and moral education

Discover how children and young people can explore the world’s major religions and approaches to living which are independent of religious belief.

Photograph of primary girls attending class

Curriculum areas

Find out more about the contribution of curriculum areas to the development of Curriculum for Excellence.

Sciences

Read about how science can include experiences and outcomes in biological, chemical, physical and environmental contexts.

Social studies

By studying social studies, children and young people can develop their understanding of the world by learning about other people and their values, in different times, places and circumstances.

Technologies

Find out more about this curriculum area, which includes creative, practical and work-related experiences and outcomes in craft, design, engineering, graphics, food, textile, and information technologies.

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