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SQA supports Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Week 2013

SQA is getting behind Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Week, 20-24 May 2013.

SQA Board Appointments

Minister for Learning, Science & Scotland?s Languages, Alasdair Allan MSP, has announced the appointment of Roger Stewart to the Board of the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

Certificate of Work Readiness launched

New qualification offers 16 to 19 year olds first step on the career ladder.

Estimates, Absentees and Assessment Appeals 2013

The publication of the updated guidance on Estimates, Absentees and Assessment Appeals (EAAs) for the 2013 diet has been published. This document will support our work with teachers, lecturers and partners to enhance understanding of standards.

Exams underway as page turns on next generation of National Qualifications

Today marks the start of final assessments in Standard Grades, Intermediates, Highers and Advanced Highers for thousands of Scotland's young people.

NASA challenge blasts off in Scotland for the first time

SQA is sponsoring the International SpaceApps Challenge, which is being held in Scotland for the first time this weekend.

SQA set to run new Petroleum Driver Passport

SQA has been named scheme manager for the new Petroluem Driver Passport

SQA responds to Higher Maths issues

Video responses from Dr Gill Stewart Director of Qualifications Development, regarding recent news stories critical of SQA's preparations for the 2013 Higher Mathematics exam and outlining SQA's approach to grade boundaries for Higher Mathematics in 2012.

Youth work champions celebrated at national awards

SQA sponsored the Lifetime Achievement Award at Youthlink Scotland's national awards.

SQA enters into agreement with BCS

SQA has signed a new agreement with one of Britain?s leading bodies for IT professionals.

SQA signs partnership agreement with INSSO

Dalkeith pupil named Scotland's top hospitality student

A Dalkeith High School pupil has been named Scotland's Top Hospitality Student 

GLOW Roadshow - 19 January 2013

We are hosting a GLOW Roadshow for teachers on  Saturday 19 January 2013

SCQFP launches latest research phase

The SCQF Partnership is looking for learners and teachers to participate in its latest research project.

SQA - Exporting Scottish qualifications and expertise

Marking UK Trade and Investment Export Week, SQA launches its revised International website.

Stars shine bright at SQA Awards

SQA celebrates outstanding achievements and individual success stories our annual Star Awards.

SQA introduces first Modern Apprentices

Two Midlothian school-leavers have become our first modern apprentices.

SQA Confirms Commitment to Gaelic at Royal National Mòd

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has reaffirmed its commitment to Gaelic with a number of initiatives which it hopes will support the uptake of the language among learners across Scotland.

SQA and CACHE in landmark Functional Skills partnership

Agreement launches SQA Functional Skills qualifications as part of the CACHE Apprenticeship packages.

SQA Chairman reappointed

Graham Houston reappointed as SQA Chairman.

Working Together – SQA and Tribal

SQA and Tribal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, bringing together an extremely experienced international awarding organisation and one of the country?s leading providers of applied technology and professional support services to the learning and skills sector.

Ayrshire teachers go stateside for global pilot scheme

Six South Ayrshire teachers return to their classrooms to roll-out a pioneering programme

Approval to offer National Qualifications Session 2012/2013

Important information

MySQA activation for 2012 results has closed

The deadline for activating MySQA accounts for 2012 NQ results has now passed.  Candidates will be able to register for new MySQA accounts from Friday 10 August.

SQA - Supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Monday 21 to Friday 25 May

Scottish Apprenticeship Week celebrates the value Modern Apprenticeships bring to employers, to the economy and to the lives of those who are building a successful career from the skills they are learning. More and more employers are showing their support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week and demonstrating the value Modern Apprentices bring to their businesses.

Personal Finance Award – Review and Enhancement Project

The Personal Finance Award is one of SQA?s most popular and successful qualifications delivered by more than 150 centres across Scotland every year.  It is assessed online using SQA?s SOLAR e-assessment system. (www.sqasolar.org.uk)

SQA signs partnership agreement with BTL

SQA has signed a five-year assessment agreement with BTL Group Ltd

SQA launches two new Scottish Baccalaureate qualifications

SQA launches two new Scottish Baccalaureate qualifications in Expressive Arts and Social Science.

Midlothian youngsters in the frame at SQA's Art Open Day

Talented artists from across Midlothian gathered to see their work exhibited for the first time.

Oracle Academy Event

An International Oracle Academy event is being held for the first time in Scotland.

SQA's New Ventures Team

As an organisation that aims to continually evolve and embrace change we are pleased to announce a new department within SQA - the New Ventures Team. The team aims to facilitate the development of effective partnerships and leveraging of capability, engaging with colleagues to assure the relevance of SQA and its offerings into the future.

SQA Launches New Gaelic Qualifications

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is launching twelve new Gaelic language qualifications at the Royal National Mòd in Stornoway.

New National Qualifications - Update from SQA

Latest news from SQA on Curriculum for Excellence, the new National Qualifications and the support available to teachers, practitioners, parents and employers.

SQA at Offshore Europe 2011

SQA will be attending this year?s Offshore Europe exhibition as part of the International Energy Skills and Training Alliance (IESTA) stand at location 1D80.

SQA issues results for National Courses 2011

SQA announces details of the 2011 National Course results.

SQA Qualification Comment Form

A new online Qualification Comment Form is now available.

Senior SQA staff visit Shawfair office

Senior SQA staff visited the site of our new offices at Shawfair Business Park, to see how work has progressed since construction began last year.

SQA Launches Gaelic Language Plan

SQA has launched its Gaelic Language Plan.

Internal Verification: A Guide for Centres

The Internal Verification: A Guide for Centres offering SQA Qualifications is intended to provide support for all centres involved in the internal quality assurance of SQA qualifications. It explains the purpose of internal verification and contains information on specific aspects of internal verification.

SQA Staff Give Fairtraders a 'Fair Chance'

SQA staff have promoted the Fairtrade concept this week through a variety of activities.

New Professional Development Award Launched

A new Professional Development Award in Childhood Practice at Level 9 has now been launched.

Course Rationales and Summaries

The next stage of qualifications development is the publication of draft Course Rationale and Summary documents for National 4 and National 5.

Safer Surfing with SQA

Sign up to our free Internet Safety taster course!

Bad Weather Conditions - Guidance for 2011 Exams

Guidance for 2011 exams in the event of bad weather conditions.

Skills for Work Laboratory Science Support Network Event

We are sorry to advise delegates that the above event has now been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.  However this event will be rescheduled and take place in March 2010. All delegates who have booked on the event will be informed of the new date in due course.

SQA Star Awards 2010

Education and training success stories have been celebrated at this year's SQA Star Awards.

Website Satisfaction Survey

Tell us what you think of the redesigned SQA website. Your feedback is an invaluable resource and will help inform any future changes and developments to the site.

Higher Mental Health Care Review Report

The independent Review Group set up by SQA and Scotland's Colleges to examine the assessment and quality assurance of the Higher Mental Health Care qualification is now publishing its findings.

Curriculum for Excellence Liaison Team

SQA's new Curriculum for Excellence Liaison Team will provide a dedicated resource for every school, college and Local Education Authority throughout Scotland.

SQA is Glasgow's Happiest Healthiest Workplace

SQA has won the Happiest Healthiest Workplace Award at the Glasgow Business Awards 2010.

MyAlerts

A new alerts service that emails you whenever content you are interested in is added or updated on SQA's website is now available. For information on how it works and how to subscribe, please use the following link: MyAlerts

Closure of 5-14 National Assessment Bank (NAB)

The 5-14 National Assessment Bank will be closed on 2 July, at the end of the summer term this year.  This decision has been made by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning.

2010 Exams Results Released

The Scottish Qualifications Authority today (Thursday, 5 August, 2010) announces details of the 2010 National Course results.

Improved Site

We have redesigned SQA.org.uk, based on user feedback, to make it easier to navigate and to allow different kinds of users to find what they are looking for more easily.

National Qualifications: Online Question Paper Survey 2010

We'd like to invite teaching colleagues involved in a number of subjects to take a few moments to complete our online survey.

SQA Star Awards - Nominate Now!

Subject Working Groups - Have Your Say

We are setting up Subject Working Groups and are looking for teaching professionals to assist us in this work.

Review of Teacher Education in Scotland

Teachers in Scotland are being asked to respond to the Review of Teacher Eduation in Scotland survey.

Students praised for producing teaching resources

SQA has recognised students for their contribution to a teaching resource that will benefit the next generation of English language tutors.

10 Years of Marked Achievement

SQA was established in April 1997 to combine the roles of the Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC) and the Scottish Examination Board (SEB). We are now responsible for the development, assessment and certification of most qualifications in Scotland (except university degrees). 1.25 million Scots hold an SQA qualification!

Curriculum for Excellence Management Board Announcement

Education Secretary Michael Russell has confirmed that there will be no delay to the roll out of Curriculum for Excellence in secondary schools this August.

Flight Disruption - Exams Advice

We are monitoring the current flight disruption situation closely. We have procedures in place to cater for candidates who can?t take their exams or whose performance in exams is affected by external events.

SQA staff support woodland regeneration

Disability Equality Scheme 2010-13

SQA has developed its Disability Equality Scheme for 2010-13 in line with legislative requirements Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan 2010?13. The DES 2010-13 replaces the DES and associated action plan for 2007-09

Stage 2 Appeals - Notification of Late/Incomplete Appeals

As with Stage 1 appeals, we will notify centres on a subject by subject basis of any Stage 2 appeals which have been rejected due to late or incomplete submission by sending a report via email to the SQA Coordinator.

SQA Licensing Qualifications Accredited

We have developed four new qualifications to support the Licensed Trade sector in implementing the mandatory PLH qualification and staff training requirements arising from the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.