The Curriculum for Wales groups learning into broad areas. Below is how the Humanities descriptions of learning align with Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, helping you plan with confidence across both frameworks.

Curriculum for Wales – Humanities Descriptor	Scottish CfE Equivalent
Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future.	Social Studies – People, past events and societies Sciences – Planet Earth
Events and human experiences are complex, and are perceived, interpreted and represented in different ways.	Religious and Moral Education – Exploring beliefs and values Social Studies – Developing understanding of people and cultures
Our natural world is diverse and dynamic, influenced by processes and human actions.	Sciences – Biological systems and the environment Social Studies – People, place and environment
Human societies are complex and diverse, and shaped by human actions and beliefs.	Social Studies – People in society, economy and business Religious and Moral Education – Beliefs, values and traditions
Informed, self-aware citizens engage with the challenges and opportunities that face humanity, and are able to take considered and ethical action.	Social Studies – Developing understanding of global issues and decision making Health and Wellbeing – Respect, empathy and responsible decision making