Archive News

• Interdisciplinary Learning: preparing for the future

  (14 FEB 2019)

  SQA Chief Executive Dr Janet Brown discussed Scottish Baccalaureates at a recent RSE event.

• Glasgow's college stars light the city with their achievements

  (09 JAN 2019)

  Three innovative projects at Glasgow Clyde College are providing new learning opportunities for students.

• SQA publishes 2017-18 Post-Results Services Statistics

  (05 DEC 2018)

  Statistics for SQA's 2017-18 Post-Results Services are now available.

• Pupils' creativity shines at exhibition

  (28 NOV 2018)

  SQA showcases the creative talents of National 1 and National 2 candidates through touring exhibition.

• Higher Vision exhibition explores Scotland through the lens of photography students

  (22 NOV 2018)

  Artwork from former Higher Photography candidates has gone on display as part of a new exhibition at The Scottish Parliament.

• Winners dazzle in the spotlight at SQA’s Star Awards

  (20 NOV 2018)

  Find out which stars shone brightest at our annual awards.

• Finalists set to shine at SQA Star Awards

  (31 OCT 2018)

  The awards recognise the individuals who work towards and the organisations that deliver SQA qualifications

• SQA celebrates innovation at CDN College Awards

  (30 OCT 2018)

  The achievements of staff and learners in Scotland’s colleges were recognised at the Awards.

• King’s Park pupils get work ready with SQA

  (26 OCT 2018)

  Volunteers visited Glasgow’s King’s Park Secondary School to provide pupils with valuable employability skills.

• SQA Chief Executive to retire in 2019

  (26 OCT 2018)

  SQA’s Chief Executive and Scotland’s Chief Examining Officer, Dr Janet Brown, has decided to retire.

• Young Scot and SQA launch new report examining the future of assessment

  (26 OCT 2018)

  In partnership with SQA, Young Scot has published its report looking at the future of qualifications assessment.

• SQA supports the Scottish Training Federation Annual Conference and Awards

  (19 OCT 2018)

  SQA were the main sponsors of the recent Scottish Training Federation (STF) Annual Conference and Awards.

• Teachers perfect their practical skills at Understanding Standards events

  (16 OCT 2018)

  They have been attending a number of Understanding Standards events

• Develop your digital skills this Get Online Week

  (15 OCT 2018)

  SQA’s range of Digital Learning Guides are a great place to start.

• SQA celebrates with finalists at the Herald Diversity Awards

  (12 OCT 2018)

  We were there as supporters of the Diversity in the Third Sector category.

• SQA celebrate technology in education and Scottish Digital Business Awards

  (11 OCT 2018)

  We helped celebrate technology in education at the ceremony

• SQA launches new Mental Health Awareness award

  (10 OCT 2018)

  SQA has announced the launch of new Mental Health and Wellbeing awards at SCQF lv4, and lv5.

• Scottish competitors are world class at international skills event

  (03 OCT 2018)

  Scottish competitors take part in the annual skills event.

• SQA recognises teacher achievements at GTCS Awards

  (21 SEP 2018)

  We helped recognise teacher achievements at the Awards ceremony.

• SQA celebrates exam achievements of care-experienced candidates

  (21 AUG 2018)

  SQA, Who Cares? Scotland and MCR Pathways celebrate the #SQAresults of care-experienced candidates.

• Eco Genics prove their staff are the best in the business

  (21 AUG 2018)

  Find out how Eco Genics - an innovative Dry-Ice industrial cleaning company - used SQA Customised Awards to set the standard within their industry.

• Results for 2018 National Courses and Awards

  (13 AUG 2018)

  The Scottish Qualifications Authority announces the results for National Courses and Awards 2018.

• SQA's new BSL qualifications for schools featured on BBC's See Hear

  (04 JUL 2018)

  SQA's new range of awards in British Sign Language are aimed at young BSL learners in schools and colleges.

• SQA Board appointments

  (03 JUL 2018)

  The Scottish Government announce SQA Board of Management appointments.

• Employer partnerships celebrated at Herald Higher Education Awards

  (29 JUN 2018)

  Edinburgh Napier University, and West Lothian College were among the winners at the Herald's Higher Education Awards.

• Renfrew High pupils experience work placement at SQA

  (22 JUN 2018)

  S3 pupils from Renfew High School joined SQA for a DYW workforce project to review exam and coursework guidance documents for candidates

• Entrepreneurial achievements celebrated at Social Enterprise Awards

  (15 JUN 2018)

  Social enterprises in schools, colleges and community groups were recognised at the ceremony.

• Volunteer Managers celebrated at Midlothian Awards Ceremony

  (14 JUN 2018)

  We presented the Volunteer Manager of the Year Award.

• School successes celebrated at Scottish Education Awards

  (14 JUN 2018)

  SQA presented the Employability and Creativity across Learning Award

• TEDxYouth@Glasgow inspires young people across Scotland

  (04 JUN 2018)

  We were proud to support the very first TEDxYouth@Glasgow conference - find out more!

• New SQA award to improve young people's understanding of Mental Health

  (23 MAY 2018)

  We're developing new National Progression Awards in Mental Health and Wellbeing.

• Business success celebrated at Learning Disability Awards

  (21 MAY 2018)

  SQA attended the Awards as sponsors of the Enterprise category.

• Nominate your brightest stars for SQA awards

  (11 MAY 2018)

  Nominate for SQA Star Awards 2018 by Friday 29 June

• SQA exams get underway

  (30 APR 2018)

  Today sees the start of the SQA exams period for tens of thousands of young people across Scotland.

• SQA celebrates innovation at e-Assessment Awards

  (23 APR 2018)

  We helped recognise the positive impact of technology on assessment.

• SQA and SCMA announce new childcare award

  (23 APR 2018)

  SQA and the SCMA announce a new work based award for childminders.

• SQA recognises achievements of Scottish Youth Parliament members at awards

  (16 APR 2018)

  SQA presented the 'One to Watch' award.

• SQA recognises rural apprentices at Lantra Scotland Awards

  (16 APR 2018)

  SQA celebrated the achievements of Scotland’s top trainees in the rural sector.

• Forth Valley partnership sees pupils gain Police Studies qualification

  (11 APR 2018)

  School pupils are getting an early taste of life in the police thanks to a unique partnership 

• SQA publishes Write Times 2: a celebration of our candidates' brilliant writing

  (06 APR 2018)

  We've published #SQAWriteTimes 2, a brilliant collection of candidates' creative writing.

• SilverNote Music project showcases students' creative flair

  (03 APR 2018)

  Innovative project at NESCol is allowing students to share their creative talents with the local community.

• SQA recognises Youth Worker achievements at YouthLink Scotland awards

  (16 MAR 2018)

  SQA attended the event as sponsors of the ‘Skills for Life’ category.

• Unique partnership set to improve access to counselling training in Scotland

  (15 MAR 2018)

  SQA and the BACP have announced a unique parnership that will improve access to the counselling profession.

• SQA seeks new board members

  (13 MAR 2018)

  We are looking for applicants to join our Board of Management.

• SQA Modern Apprenticeship Pathway scheme

  (12 MAR 2018)

  Applications for our apprenticeship scheme are now open.

• SQA publishes Candidate, and Centre Malpractice Data for session 2016-17

  (27 FEB 2018)

  Under our statutory duty as the regulator for National Qualifications in Scotland, SQA has published information on malpractice in the 2016-17 academic session.

• SQA supports Safer Internet Day 2018

  (06 FEB 2018)

  SQA is promoting the safe and positive use of digital technology.

• Castlebrae pupils rewarded for culinary success

  (08 DEC 2017)

  Castebrae Community High School pupils were thanked for their SQA Star Awards contribution

   

• Silver surfer logs on to new happiness

  (07 DEC 2017)

  If you’ve ever been daunted by the prospect of learning a new skill, then let Charlie Gallacher be your inspiration

• SQA publishes 2016-17 Post Results Services Statistics

  (07 DEC 2017)

  The statistics for our Post Results Services following the 2016-17 academic year are now available.

• SQA recognises college achievements at CDN Awards

  (24 NOV 2017)

  SQA celebrated the achievements of staff and students at the College Development Network (CDN) Annual Awards

• SQA celebrates apprenticeship success

  (17 NOV 2017)

  SQA recognised inspiring apprentices and employers at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.

• SQA stars shine at night of celebration

  (07 NOV 2017)

  Find out about all the winners from our fantastic SQA Star Awards!

• SQA celebrates digital technology in education

  (20 OCT 2017)

  The innovative use of digital technology in Scottish organisations was celebrated at The Herald Digital Business Awards. 

• SQA celebrates with finalists at The Herald Diversity awards

  (13 OCT 2017)

  We were deligted to support the second annual Herald Diversity awards in Glasgow.

• SQA supports Get Online Week 2017

  (03 OCT 2017)

  We're encouraging our centres, customers, and candidates to back the campaign and #Try1Thing.

• Chef Gary shares the skills that make him a master

  (19 SEP 2017)

  Reigning Masterchef: The Professionals champion Gary Maclean, has helped SQA produce a series of short clips to help develop the skills of chefs across the country!

• SQA announces changes to Practical Journalism HNC and HND

  (25 AUG 2017)

  SQA has reviewed the requirement for all candidates to study shorthand as part of our HNC and HND in Practical Journalism.

• SQA celebrates Results Day with care-experienced candidates

  (11 AUG 2017)

  SQA and Who Cares? Scotland arranged a Results Day celebration, for care-experienced young people.

• Results for National Courses and Awards 2017

  (08 AUG 2017)

  Scottish Qualifications Authority publishes results for 2017 National Courses and Awards.

• Scottish Government announces appointment of new SQA Chair

  (03 AUG 2017)

  The Scottish Government has announced David Middleton as the new Chair of the SQA Board.

• SQA supports partnership success at The Herald Higher Education Awards

  (13 JUL 2017)

  SQA helped recognise achievements of colleges and universities at The Herald Higher Education Awards.

• SQA celebrates building services apprentice success at BESA Awards

  (13 JUL 2017)

  Talented apprentices recognised at awards ceremony.

• SQA is developing Scotland's digital skills

  (13 JUL 2017)

  Check out how our computing qualifications are developing Scotland's digital skills.

• SQA examining the future of assessment

  (10 JUL 2017)

  Hear about how SQA led a lively Discussion Lab at TEDx Glasgow, to hear attendees' views on the future of assessment.

• Star Awards 2017

  (28 JUN 2017)

  See the stars come out – nominate your stars at www.sqa.org.uk/star

• Lights, camera, action! Pupils' films showcased on the silver screen

  (28 JUN 2017)

  Budding film students showcase work completed as part of SQA qualifications

• SQA supports Safer Internet Day 2016

  (28 JUN 2017)

  SQA supports Safer Internet Day 2016 - ‘Play your part for a better Internet’.

• SQA exams get underway

  (02 MAY 2017)

  Today marks the beginning of the SQA exams period for thousands of candidates across Scotland.

• SQA supports Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2017

  (31 MAR 2017)

  SQA is getting behind #ScotAppWeek17, and kicking off recruitment for its successful Pathways Apprenticeship programme.

• Changes to National Qualifications - March 2017

  (31 MAR 2017)

  The Scottish Government has published a policy statement on changes to National Qualifications.

• SQA recognises the achievements of Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament

  (28 MAR 2017)

  SQA help celebrate achievements of members of the Scottish Youth Parliament.

   

• Time capsule design winner announced by V&A Dundee

  (21 MAR 2017)

  The winner of the V&A Dundee time capsule competition, supported by SQA and Jaguar, has been announced.

• Pre-apprenticeships set Craigroyston pupils on the right career path

  (17 MAR 2017)

  Find out about the successfull Pre-Apprenticeship programme at Craigroyston Community High School in Edinburgh.

• Jaguar time capsule shortlist announced by V&A Dundee

  (16 MAR 2017)

  The shortlist for the V&A Dundee time capsule competiton has been announced, supported by SQA and Jaguar.

• SQA celebrate success of rural apprentices at Lantra Scotland Awards

  (06 MAR 2017)

  SQA supports Lantra Scotland’s 2017 Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards

• 2016 National Qualifications – Malpractice Statistics

  (28 FEB 2017)

  SQA publishes information on malpractice in the 2015-16 academic session.

• SQA logs on and supports Safer Internet Day 2017

  (07 FEB 2017)

  SQA is supporting #SID17, get behind the campaign and unite for a better Internet.

• SQA congratulates colleges recognised at CDN Annual Awards

  (29 NOV 2016)

  Excellence in teaching and learning within Scotland’s colleges was celebrated at the College Development Network (CDN) Annual Awards.

• SQA hosts results day celebration for Who Cares? Scotland

  (11 AUG 2016)

  SQA welcomed candidates to celebrate their results and achievements

• UWS buddies up at Herald Higher Education Awards

  (15 JUL 2016)

  UWS celebrates its success at The Herald Higher Education Awards, which were supported by SQA

• Subject Review Reports – your questions answered

  (12 JUL 2016)

  We've produced a Q&A answering questions about our Subject Review Reports.

• Scottish Qualifications Authority exams are underway

  (09 MAY 2016)

  Today sees the start of the SQA exams period for tens of thousands of pupils and students across Scotland.

• CodeClan offering SQA's PDA in Software Development

  (24 FEB 2016)

  CodeClan to offer its students a Professional Development Award (PDA) from the SQA.