Archive News

• Awarding 2020 - Thank you from Fiona Robertson

  A thank you message from Fiona Robertson, SQA Chief Executive.

• Joint statement from SQA and Skills Development Scotland on Foundation Apprenticeships

  SQA and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) are committed to supporting learners who are undertaking a Foundation Apprenticeship, at this exceptionally difficult time.

• SQA Coronavirus Update – SQA response to Scottish Parliament Education and Skills Committee

  A copy of the response sent by SQA Chief Executive, and Scotland's Chief Examining Officer Fiona Robertson, to the Scottish Parliament's Education and Skills Committee.

• Qualifications 2020 - Message to College Heads of Centre, and SQA Co-ordinators

  Information on assessment guidance for colleges in Scotland.

• SQA Coronavirus Update - Opening Statement from SQA to Scottish Parliament Education and Skills Committee

  A copy of the opening statement given by SQA Chief Executive, and Scotland's Chief Examining Officer Fiona Robertson, to the Scottish Parliament's Education and Skills Committee on Friday 01 May

• SQA National Courses – Delivering Results in 2020

  SQA provides an update on the estimates process it has developed to deliver this year's National Qualifications.

• Joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland - Update to colleges

  Further joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland covering assessing HNC, HND, NC, NPA and NQ units; resulting and certification, and external verification.

• SQA update on arrangements for quality assurance and the certification of National Courses and Awards – a message to schools and colleges

• Joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland on Higher National certification

• SQA statement on coursework for National Courses

  Schools and colleges are not required to submit learner coursework for marking, in Higher and Advanced Higher courses

• SQA - Coronavirus Update

  Guidance on the completion of coursework and our approach to certification will be available soon

• Statement by the Chief Executive of the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Scotland’s Chief Examining Officer

  SQA has been working through a range of scenarios in relation to the exam diet

• Scottish Government and SQA joint statement on the Coronavirus, and impact on August 2020 certification

  Impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the 2020 examination timetable, and wider qualifications certification

• SQA Statement on the Coronavirus, and impact on the National Qualifications 2020 Examinations Timetable

  Possible impact of the Coronavirus on the National Qualifications 2020 Examinations Timetable

• Coronavirus updates

• College innovation celebrated at CDN Awards

  SQA sponsored the 'Essential Skills' award.

• SQA's Modern Apprentices take home trophy with their winning community project

• Cyber Security teaching celebrated at awards

  SQA sponsored the 'Cyber Security Teacher of the Year' category.

• Apprenticeships take centre stage at awards

  SQA sponsored the 'Large Employer of the Year' Award at the 2019 Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.

• Glasgow teenagers get taste of working life

  The young people spent a morning at SQA thanks to the MCR Pathway's Talent Taster programme.

• Digital technology celebrated at awards

  SQA presented the Education & Training Award at the Herald Digital Business Awards.

• Highfliers Lauren and Andi celebrate after Harvard experience

  Students Andi Stannard, and Lauren Tenn Mills have successfully completed their Harvard Summer School Placement.

• SQA recognises innovative employers at Herald Diversity Awards

  We attended the awards as sponsors of the DiversityThrough Education category.

• Star Awards set to shine a light on finalists’ achievements

  The finalists for SQA Star Awards 2019 have been announced.

• SQA collaboration shortlisted for top award

  A partnership with the British Academy of Jewellery sees SQA shortlisted for a FAB Award.

• New qualification for Scotland's museums

  First of its kind qualification is paving the way for a career in the sector.

• SQA opens TICA's expanded training centre

  TICA are a national centre for thermal insulation apprenticeships. 

• SQA staff announce new charity partners

  SQA staff will fundraise for the charities over the next two years.