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• SQA celebrates results achievements of care-experienced candidates

  (12 AUG 2019)

  SQA hosted a celebration event in which First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP presented care-experienced candidates with their results.

• Scottish Qualifications Authority publishes results for 2019 National Courses and Awards

  (06 AUG 2019)

  SQA announces the results for National Courses, and a range of vocational qualifications for 2019.

• SQA opens TICA's expanded training centre

  (26 JUL 2019)

  TICA are a national centre for thermal insulation apprenticeships. 

• SQA staff announce new charity partners

  (11 JUL 2019)

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

• Cyber Security qualifications demonstrate value of collaboration

  (01 JUL 2019)

  SQA's Cyber Security courses are proving popular with schools and colleges.

• SQA Star Awards 2019 - Get nominating!

  (28 JUN 2019)

  You now have until Friday 5 July to shine a light on excellence in education and training.

• Students are work ready with new jewellery qualifications

  (25 JUN 2019)

  SQA and the British Academy of Jewellery have developed new training courses.

• High-flying duo head for Harvard

  (22 JUN 2019)

  Two Care Experienced young women are about to embark upon a life-changing summer adventure at Harvard University.

• Update on Industrial Action

  (21 JUN 2019)

  SQA welcomes Unite the Union’s decision to suspend strike action on Wednesday 26 June 2019.

• SQA fundraising efforts benefit mental health charity

  (19 JUN 2019)

  The results of fundraising activities were revealed with a cheque presentation to SAMH.

• Volunteer Managers celebrated at Midlothian Awards Ceremony

  (17 JUN 2019)

  Volunteer Midlothian's annual awards ceremony celebrates volunteering across the region.

• Renfrew High pupils put SQA exam guidance to the test

  (17 JUN 2019)

  The pupils provided feedback on how SQA shares important information relating to its qualifications.

• SQA statement on planned industrial action by the Unite trade union

  (13 JUN 2019)

  We are committed to working in partnership with the Unite union and have made significant progress.

• Excellent work in schools showcased at awards

  (06 JUN 2019)

  SQA celebrated with schools at the Scottish Education Awards.

• College and university achievements celebrated

  (06 JUN 2019)

  SQA celebrated partnerships between employers and colleges and universities at the Herald Higher Education Awards.

• SQA ESOL qualifications benchmarked by UK NARIC

  (29 MAY 2019)

  Courses confirmed as meeting international language standard. 

• New SQA Chief Executive Appointed

  (01 MAY 2019)

  Fiona Robertson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of SQA, and Scotland’s Chief Examining Officer.

• SQA exams and assessments get underway

  (24 APR 2019)

  SQA exams and assessments begin tomorrow for tens of thousands of young people across Scotland.

• Successful Cyber Security Pathways - Cyber Scotland Week 2019

  (23 APR 2019)

  Demand for SQA's Cyber Security courses ‘skyrockets’ among school and college students.

• SQA Annual Statistics Published

  (23 APR 2019)

  We have published three sets of statistical data regarding our portfolio of qualifications, in the 2017-18 session.

• SQA responds to industrial action ballot

  (20 APR 2019)

  We work co-operatively and collaboratively with trade unions, and we assure everyone the 2019 examinations are on track.

• SQA celebrates innovation in assessment

  (12 APR 2019)

  We helped recognise best practice in the use of technology in assessment, at the International e-Assessment Awards.

• SQA helps Midlothian pupils get work ready

  (03 APR 2019)

  SQA volunteers ran an employability workshop at Newbattle High School.

• Young people Show Racism the Red Card

  (26 MAR 2019)

  SQA joined names from the world of Scottish football for the Creative Competition Awards.

• SQA recognises the ‘One to Watch’ at the Scottish Youth Parliament Awards

  (19 MAR 2019)

  We celebrated political stars of the future at the SYP Awards.

• SQA recognises Youth Worker achievements at YouthLink Scotland awards

  (18 MAR 2019)

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

• SQA publishes Candidate and Centre Malpractice Data 2017-18

  (18 MAR 2019)

  As the regulator for National Qualifications in Scotland, SQA has published information on malpractice in 2017-18.

• SQA helps Motherwell pupils get work ready

  (15 MAR 2019)

  Volunteers from SQA ran an employability workshop at Our Lady's High School.

• SQA recognises rural apprentices at Lantra Scotland Awards

  (15 MAR 2019)

  We helped promote the varied career opportunities available in Scotland’s rural industries.

• Real Responsibilities - Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2019

  (11 MAR 2019)

  Delivering successful Modern Apprenticeship opportunities at SQA.

• SQA celebrates International Women's Day

  (08 MAR 2019)

  Staff heard inspirational life stories from some of the women across SQA and beyond.

• Growth and development of Gaelic Medium Education discussed at national event

  (01 MAR 2019)

  SQA, working with Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Education Scotland, and the Scottish Government, met with practitioners to discuss a new Gaelic Medium education action plan.

• SQA renews e-Assessment contract with BTL Group

  (21 FEB 2019)

  BTL Group's Surpass assessment platform provides SQA with the latest e-Assessment technology. 

• 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.