Education reform: evaluation strategy 2026 - 2034

9. Timetable

The programme is still developing so key dates and milestones are subject to change. Evaluation outputs will be developed with partners and timings will be agreed to ensure data is available to inform ongoing decisions where possible. Provisional dates and evaluation outputs are indicated below:

Date

June 2026

Milestone

- Draft curriculum National Practice Guidance

Date

October 2026

Milestone

- Draft KDU model and National Practice Guidance (early, 1, 2, 3, 4)

Date

January 2027

Milestone

- Final refreshed National Practice Guidance published

- Final KDU Model for Curriculum Areas published (early, 1, 2, 3, 4)

- Professional learning strategy

- HMIE draft Inspection Framework

Date

August 2027

Milestone

- ES/ Qualifications Scotland /SG Implementation Strategy created

- LA Implementation Strategy created

- CIC (Early, 1, 2, 3) Professional Learning Support and Materials

Date

August 2028

Milestone

- Formal Adoption of Curriculum Framework (early, 1, 2, 3)

- CIC (4 and Beyond) Professional Learning Support and Materials

Date

September 2028

Milestone

- First evaluation report

Date

August 2029

Milestone

- Formal Adoption of Curriculum Framework (4 and beyond)

Date

August 2030

Milestone

- L3, 4, 5 Reformed Qualifications Published

- L4, 5 Quals Professional Learning Support and Materials

Date

August 2031

Milestone

- L3, 4, 5 Reformed Qualifications for first delivery

- L6, 7 Reformed Qualifications Published

- L6, 7 Qualifications Professional Learning Support and Materials

- System Wide Qualifications Descriptions

Date

September 2031

Milestone

Second evaluation report

Date

August 2032

Milestone

- L6 Reformed Qualifications for first delivery

Date

August 2033

Milestone

- L7 Reformed qualifications for first delivery

Date

September 2034

Milestone

Third evaluation report