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HeadliNe is the online newsletter of the HN Key Partners Group, and is published electronically and sent by e-mail to registered users. You can read issues of HeadliNe online for ongoing news and information on the work of the HN Key Partners Group and the HN modernisation process.

HNCs & HNDs - a career with prospects

If you want a career with prospects, getting a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) is one of the best ways to achieve your ambitions.

Protecting internet users with an EU first

SQA has recently developed the first National Qualification in the EU relating to internet safety. The new qualification (FOH5 10 Internet Safety) is intended for anyone who regularly uses the internet and wants to protect themselves while they're online.

Appointee Services

SQA has launched its first website for appointees – Appointee Services. It is for all potential and current SQA appointees such as Markers, Verifiers and Examiners, and provides information for those who want to find out more about SQA appointee work and information and services for existing appointees.

SQA centres now eligible to register with ILA Scotland - 19/07/06

We are delighted to announce that SQA approved centres can now apply to register to become part of the ILA Scotland scheme, subject to minimum criteria.

SQA European Funded Projects Home

This page gives further information on the current projects SQA is carrying out with the support of the European Social Fund.

HN design principles

We would like to seek your help in a preliminary evaluation of the success of the new HN design principles.

Induction Guide for SQA Co-ordinators

Getting to grips with an organisation as complex as SQA will probably be a significant challenge for you. That is why we have put together this Guide to help you through the initial steps. You also have the support of your local Customer Support Manager (CSM) who will be pleased to offer support and advice and to act as your main link to SQA. Please feel free to call on our support whenever the need arises.

Annual Health Warning - Group Awards and Units

This information forms part of the regular updating service SQA provides to centres to help ensure that you are working with current Units and current Group Awards.

Induction Guide for Centre Staff

SQA's Induction Guides for Centre Staff have gone digital! With one-click navigation and links to reference documents, the online Induction Guides now contain all the information that new staff require.