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Celebrating the achievements of care-experienced learners
Care-experienced young people are among the tens of thousands of learners across Scotland who today received their results from SQA. This includes young people who are currently, or have previously been in any form of care, including foster care, residential care, and kinship care.
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Results Day: 2025 marks 'landmark year' of achievement by Scotland's learners
Around 147,000 learners across Scotland will receive their results today - and their hard work has made 2025 a ‘landmark year’ of achievement and success for them.
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Storm Floris: Delays to SQA Results postal deliveries
Due to the widespread disruption caused by Storm Floris, Royal Mail has confirmed that there will be delays to the delivery of SQA results in several parts of Scotland. In particular, we know deliveries to the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland will be delayed due to the adverse weather. Further localised delays to deliveries may occur at short notice.
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Support and information for young people ahead of SQA Results Day
Find out more about the support and guidance available to young people across Scotland awaiting their SQA results on Tuesday 5 August.
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New Board members sought for Qualifications Scotland
Recruitment of Board members for Qualifications Scotland.
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New SQA Chief Executive's 100-day pledge to drive change
New SQA Chief Executive Nick Page today (7 July) launched his leadership by announcing key actions for the next 100 days to fast-track change for learners and educators across Scotland.
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Nick Page appointed Chief Executive of Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
CEO brings ‘classroom to boardroom’ experience and track record of transformation and delivery
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SQA congratulates former Director Dr. Gill Stewart on OBE Honour
SQA's offers its warmest congratulations to our former Director of Qualifications Development, Dr. Gill Stewart, who has been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King's Birthday Honours list..
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SQA publishes new guidance on use of Artificial Intelligence in qualifications assessment
SQA has published guidance on acceptable use of GenAI tools in assessments for the 2025-26 session.
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SQA exams begin for 132,000 learners across Scotland
SQA exams begin this week for tens of thousands of learners across Scotland, who will sit assessments for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses.
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SQA reflects on another year of giving back to communities
SQA has published its final Responsible Business Annual Review, celebrating the many ways its colleagues have delivered for SQA’s communities during the organisation’s final year.
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Cumbernauld training provider offers insights into positive progression pathways
SQA Interim Chief Executive John Booth met with Competence Matters Ltd - a Cumbernauld-based training provider in the construction industry - to get an insight into the issues and opportunities facing the sector.
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SQA statement on publication of the Report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment (Hayward Review) and the update on Education Reform legislation
Statement on publication Hayward Review from David Middleton, Chair of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
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Malaysia recognises SQA qualifications
SQA announces that ten of its industry-leading Advanced Diploma qualifications have been recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
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New report highlights strong foundations in place to put learners at heart of Qualifications Scotland
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has published its first Consumer Duty Report detailing its work to put learners, schools, colleges and customers at the heart of its decision-making.
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SQA rebalancing assessment for practical qualifications
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has announced that it is removing exams from three of its National Qualifications ahead of session 2025-26.
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SQA appoints headteacher as Senior Advisor to strengthen support for Scotland's schools
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has appointed experienced headteacher Sarah Brown as Senior Advisor.
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Scotland's new Chief Examiner returns to Dunfermline high school
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Modern Apprenticeship opportunities with SQA
Find out more about Modern Apprenticeship opportunities at SQA.
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SQA announces new interim leadership structure
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) today announced a new interim leadership structure.
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Announcement regarding Scotland's Chief Examiner
Scotland’s Chief Examiner and Chief Executive of SQA is moving on from her current role to pursue new opportunities.
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SQA focus groups reveal Scottish educators' attitudes towards GenAI
SQA publishes the latest phase of its research on teachers' views of GenAI in education.
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SQA announces changes to exam timetable 2025
SQA announces changes to the 2025 exam timetable for National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher qualifications.
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New steps to promote anti-racism through qualifications
SQA confirms changes to the language used in its documentation to promote anti-racism through education.
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SQA seeks experienced head teacher for new senior role
SQA is looking for experienced secondary head teacher to join it in a new senior advisory role.
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Scottish set text list for English courses updated to include more modern and diverse works
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has published its new list of Scottish set texts for National 5 and Higher English courses for implementation from session 2025-26. This follows an extensive consultation that heard the views of teachers, learners, and literary experts from across the country.
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SQA announces more resources and support for History teachers
SQA confirm more Higher History support and resources will be made available for teachers in 2025.
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Action to support history teachers
SQA, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Association of Teachers of History (SATH) met today to discuss the results of a survey of history teachers.
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Research reveals SQA is making positive progress among Scotland's teachers and learners
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) today published findings from one of its largest surveys of teachers, learners, parents and carers across Scotland.
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SQA publishes summary of appeal outcomes for National Qualifications in 2024
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SQA launches 'Your Voice' panels to help learners, teachers, and parents shape Qualifications Scotland
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is today launching a ‘Your Voice’ campaign, calling on Scotland’s learners, teachers, lecturers, parents, and carers to sign up to new partnership panels.
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Roadmap to Qualifications Scotland unveiled, pledging to reset relationships with learners and teachers
An ambitious blueprint for Scotland's new qualifications body is published today, marking the start of a year-long transition from SQA to Qualifications Scotland.
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SQA supports the College Development Network College Awards in its 25th year
SQA sponsored the Judges’ Award category and this year’s winner was Dundee and Angus College.
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Higher History Review finds marking standards did not change - independent, external scrutiny confirms conclusion
Review of Higher History has concluded that the marking standard in 2024 did not change
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Update on National Courses for session 2024-25 onwards
SQA has written to centres today regarding updates to a small number of courses from session 2024-25 onwards.
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SQA launches consultation on its Equality Outcomes 2025-2029
We’re pleased to launch a public consultation on the revision of our Equality Outcomes for 2025-2029.
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SQA hosts Scottish Training Federation conference
SQA has welcomed partners from the STF for their annual autumn conference.
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SQA workshop gives Lourdes pupils tips on job success
Staff from SQA visited Lourdes Secondary School in Cardonald to deliver an employability skills workshop for senior pupils.
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SQA publishes 2024 National Qualifications course reports
The reports provide teachers and lecturers with a summary of how learners have performed in their exams and coursework for each subject at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level over the past year.
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Glasgow additional support needs school celebrates successes
A Glasgow school for young people with complex additional support needs is celebrating the achievements of its pupils.
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Foundation Apprenticeships give learners a solid platform to work from
Foundation Apprenticeships give learners the opportunity to gain experience of the workplace and achieve a valuable qualification while still being at school.
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SQA makes PE qualifications more accessible to disabled school pupils
SQA publishes new guidance to help make PE qualifications more accessible to learners
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Celebrating the achievements of care experienced young people
SQA is a proud corporate parent, and has marked the achievements of these young people through a collaborative congratulatory video with messages from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, charities Who Cares? Scotland and MCR Pathways and SQA staff.
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SQA celebrates 'achievements and hard work' of Scotland's learners on Results Day 2024
Learners across Scotland will receive their national qualification results today (Tuesday 6 August 2024) as the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) celebrated their 'achievement and hard work'.
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SQA welcomes 'new era' of learner engagement on road to Qualifications Scotland
Over the coming weeks and months, SQA will be working with the Scottish Government and a wide range of stakeholders to develop plans for future learner engagement to support the transition to Qualifications Scotland.
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Scottish Government appoints new Chair of SQA
Shirley Rogers starts her new role on Friday 1 December, replacing David Middleton who has been in post since 2017.
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SQA welcomes Education (Scotland) Bill as a 'catalyst for change'
The Scottish Government published the Education (Scotland) Bill this morning.
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SQA announces trial giving learners access to marked exam papers
SQA today (Wednesday 22 May) announces that thousands of learners will be able to get access to some of their marked exam papers from their schools and colleges from Results Day on Tuesday 6 August.
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SQA research reveals impact of Artificial Intelligence on Scottish education
New research reveals the impact Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is having on education in Scotland.
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Apprenticeships give young talent chance to excel at SQA
Apprenticeships give young talent chance to excel at SQA
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Exams underway for learners across Scotland
The exam period begins on Monday 22 April and concludes on Thursday 30 May.
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Research examines 2023 approach to National Courses
Research reflecting teachers' and learners' experiences of National Courses in 2023 is published today.
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Signs of success for all to see at Dingwall Academy
22 September 2023 - SQA's British Sign Language Awards are proving popular with pupils at Dingwall Academy.
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SQA launches consultation on Scottish set texts
SQA wants your views on our Scottish set texts list for National 5 and Higher English.
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New esports qualification opens the door to a billion-pound industry for Scottish students
New esports qualification opens the door to a billion-pound industry for Scottish students
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SQA's internationally recognised qualifications benefit global learners
SQA is one of the sponsors at the Going Global conference in Edinburgh this week.
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SQA publishes additional information on 2023 appeal outcomes
SQA has published additional information regarding the National Qualification appeal outcomes in 2023.
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SQA publishes estimates and appeals data for 2023
SQA has published national qualification appeals outcomes, and an analysis of the relationship between estimates and results awarded in August.2023