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Co-ordinator Update 3 February 2025

NQ 2025 - upcoming distributions and collections from centres

We can now confirm the arrangements for distributing and collecting assessment materials for the 2025 exams. 

Distribution dates

Flyleaf and stationery distributions

These despatches will include flyleafs, script envelopes, sealing labels, field of study labels, and clear faced bags.

We’ll distribute these to schools and training providers on Wednesday 12 February, and to colleges and late entries from other centres on Wednesday 26 February.

Carrier report and attendance register distributions

We’ll issue guidance notes for preparing materials for uplift with attendance registers (EX6) and carrier reports, which will indicate the material you should present for collection. You’ll receive these despatches (depending on your course and/or unit entries) on the following dates:

Uplift dates and materials for submission

All uplifts will be carried out by our designated carrier company, between 08:30 and 16:30 on the following dates:

Wednesday 19 March

Wednesday 23 April

Thursday 24 April

Tuesday 29 April – Monday 2 June

Wednesday 7 May

Tuesday 13 May

Thursday 22 May

Uplifts are arranged based on candidate entries at your centre at the time of attendance register production. It’s important that you let us know if your uplift requirements change. This may be because of late entries, withdrawals, or changes of level. If you no longer need an uplift, please contact us using the details below (see ‘Queries’).

You must not bring any submissions directly to SQA offices or external event locations. For more information, please contact us using the details below (see ‘Queries’).

For specific guidance on submitting Art and Design portfolios, please see the ‘Art and Design: Submission guidance’ document on our Art and Design Portfolio Assessment web page.

For specific information on the materials to be submitted, please see section 13: Components and Coursework of the ‘Guide for SQA Co-ordinators 2024-25’, and ‘Key Dates 2024-25’. These documents are available on SQA Connect in the NQ Information section.

Queries

If you have any queries about the above information, please contact Script Management on 0345 213 6612 (option 2) or email script.management@sqa.org.uk.