Philosophy

 

Subject Review Update

Last updated 8 August 2005

Philosophy

Revised Courses for implementation in 2006/07

Key tasks completed

KEY TASK	DATE COMPLETED
Subject Specialist consultant in post	October 2003
Subject Advisory Group set up	November 2003
Consultation with stakeholders	January/February 2004
Report with recommendations for change	Approved by NQSG - May 2004 Endorsed by the Minister - June 2004
Agreement to delay implementation of revised Courses until 2006/07	June 2004
Publication of Investigation Report on SQA's website	August 2004
General update letter sent to centres	September 2004
The Subject Advisory Group has agreed on a structure for the Intermediate 2 and Higher Courses, taking account of the feedback from consultation and from a focus group	May 2005

Current activities

• Development of draft Courses and Unit Specifications is almost complete.

Next steps

• Development of NABs and Specimen Question Papers has started.
• Publication of revised Arrangements is planned for September 2005.
• Launch events are planned for November 2005.
• Implementation of revised Courses 2006/07.

Also on SQA's Website

• Philosophy Investigation Report
• Subject Review Consultation Questionnaire
• Subject Review Report 2002

Further information

For more information please contact:

Tom Stannage
Qualifications Manager
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Tel: 0141-242 2343
E-mail: tom.stannage@sqa.org.uk

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