Policy drivers

Curriculum for Excellence

Essential information on Scotland's 3-18 curriculum and links to key documents.

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is a seven-year programme that aims to prepare children and young people aged 3–18 for the world of work.

Better relationships, better learning, better behaviour

Policy guidance to support local authorities, establishments, practitioners and partners to improve relationships and behaviour withintheir learning communities.

Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare providers: Principles and practice

The approach and national standard that all providers wishing to deliver funded early learning and childcare must adopt.

Learning for Sustainability

Learning for Sustainability is an entitlement for all learners in Scotland. Key policies include Vision 2030+ and its Learning for Sustainability Action Plan; information and resources give background and show how this can be achieved.

Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy for Scotland

This strategy sets out a clear pathway towards ensuring that all of Scotland’s educators, learners and parents take full advantage of the opportunities offered by digital technology.

Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC)

Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) is the national approach to improving the wellbeing of children and young people.