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Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Online Course
Explore Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence framework and understand how it supports learning, teaching, and assessment across all stages. This course covers the four capacities, the eight curricular areas, and how practitioners can use CfE to deliver engaging, meaningful learning experiences for children and young people.
Your Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) certificate is included in the £35 Chefs Bay Academy licence, along with 130+ other CPD accredited courses. One payment, 12 months of access, no subscription.
Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) at a glance
Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 1 hour to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Duration | 1 hour, self-paced |
|---|---|
| Certificate | CPD Accredited, instant download |
| Price | £35 licence covering all 130+ courses |
| Access | 12 months, any device, unlimited retakes |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. Your £35 licence covers this course and 130+ others, all CPD accredited, with 12 months of access.
What this course costs elsewhere
| Comparison | Typical single certificate | Chefs Bay Academy licence, all 130+ courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £10-£40 per course, usually + VAT | £35 once, VAT included |
| Covers | One course | All 130+ courses |
| Access | Typically 60-90 days | 12 months, one person |
| Retakes | Often charged again | Unlimited, any course |
| Refunds | Varies by provider | Full refund within 14 days, if no certificate downloaded |
Market range from provider price lists, checked August 2026. £35 is the whole licence, covering all 130+ courses for 12 months, not a per-course price.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Curriculum for Excellence
- The Four Capacities
- The Eight Curricular Areas
- Experiences and Outcomes
- Assessment and Progression within CfE
- Applying CfE in Early Learning and Childcare
- Cross-Curricular Learning and Interdisciplinary Approaches
Who Needs This Course
Teachers, early years practitioners, nursery workers, and education support staff in Scotland who need to understand and apply the Curriculum for Excellence framework in their settings.
Your Certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.
- PDF download, same day you pass
- CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
- Retake the assessment as often as you need
These are training courses, not Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Read how our accreditation works.
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