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Entrepreneurial achievements celebrated at Social Enterprise Awards
Social enterprises in schools, colleges and community groups were recognised at the ceremony.
Volunteer Managers celebrated at Midlothian Awards Ceremony
We presented the Volunteer Manager of the Year Award.
School successes celebrated at Scottish Education Awards
SQA presented the Employability and Creativity across Learning Award
TEDxYouth@Glasgow inspires young people across Scotland
We were proud to support the very first TEDxYouth@Glasgow conference - find out more!
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New SQA award to improve young people's understanding of Mental Health
We're developing new National Progression Awards in Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Business success celebrated at Learning Disability Awards
SQA attended the Awards as sponsors of the Enterprise category.
Nominate your brightest stars for SQA awards
Nominate for SQA Star Awards 2018 by Friday 29 June
SQA exams get underway
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
We helped recognise the positive impact of technology on assessment.
SQA and SCMA announce new childcare award
SQA and the SCMA announce a new work based award for childminders.
SQA recognises achievements of Scottish Youth Parliament members at awards
SQA presented the 'One to Watch' award.
SQA recognises rural apprentices at Lantra Scotland Awards
SQA celebrated the achievements of Scotland’s top trainees in the rural sector.
Forth Valley partnership sees pupils gain Police Studies qualification
School pupils are getting an early taste of life in the police thanks to a unique partnership
SilverNote Music project showcases students' creative flair
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
SQA attended the event as sponsors of the ‘Skills for Life’ category.
SQA partnership with BACP set to improve counselling training in Scotland
SQA and the BACP have announced a unique parnership that will improve access to the counselling profession.
SQA seeks new board members
We are looking for applicants to join our Board of Management.
SQA Modern Apprenticeship Pathway scheme
Applications for our apprenticeship scheme are now open.
SQA supports Safer Internet Day 2018
SQA is promoting the safe and positive use of digital technology.
Castlebrae pupils rewarded for culinary success
Castebrae Community High School pupils were thanked for their SQA Star Awards contribution
Silver surfer logs on to new happiness
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
The statistics for our Post Results Services following the 2016-17 academic year are now available.
SQA recognises college achievements at CDN Awards
SQA celebrated the achievements of staff and students at the College Development Network (CDN) Annual Awards
SQA celebrates apprenticeship success
SQA recognised inspiring apprentices and employers at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
SQA stars shine at night of celebration
Find out about all the winners from our fantastic SQA Star Awards!
SQA celebrates digital technology in education
The innovative use of digital technology in Scottish organisations was celebrated at The Herald Digital Business Awards.
SQA supports Get Online Week 2017
We're encouraging our centres, customers, and candidates to back the campaign and #Try1Thing.
Star Award winners shine bright on night of celebration
Finalists from across Scotland, throughout the UK, and around the world, joined us to celebrate the SQA Star Awards.
Chef Gary shares the skills that make him a master
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
SQA has reviewed the requirement for all candidates to study shorthand as part of our HNC and HND in Practical Journalism.
Results for National Courses and Awards 2016
SQA announces the results for National Courses and Awards 2016.
NQ2016 - Post Results Services statistics published
SQA has published the statistics for its Post Results Services following the 2015/16 academic year.
SQA celebrates Results Day with care-experienced candidates
SQA and Who Cares? Scotland arranged a Results Day celebration, for care-experienced young people.
Results for National Courses and Awards 2017
Scottish Qualifications Authority publishes results for 2017 National Courses and Awards.
New SQA Chair announced
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
SQA helped recognise achievements of colleges and universities at The Herald Higher Education Awards.
SQA celebrates building services apprentice success at BESA Awards
Talented apprentices recognised at awards ceremony.
SQA is developing Scotland's digital skills
Check out how our computing qualifications are developing Scotland's digital skills.
SQA examining the future of assessment
Hear about how SQA led a lively Discussion Lab at TEDx Glasgow, to hear attendees' views on the future of assessment.
Star Awards 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
Budding film students showcase work completed as part of SQA qualifications
SQA supports Safer Internet Day 2016
SQA supports Safer Internet Day 2016 - ‘Play your part for a better Internet’.
YouthLink Scotland Awards 2017
Outstanding contribution of Youth Workers recognised at YouthLink Scotland awards.
SQA exams get underway
Today marks the beginning of the SQA exams period for thousands of candidates across Scotland.
SQA celebrates corporate parent anniversary
SQA marks the 2nd anniversary working with Who Cares? Scotland
SQA supports Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2017
SQA is getting behind #ScotAppWeek17, and kicking off recruitment for its successful Pathways Apprenticeship programme.
Accessing MySQA.org.uk
MySQA is available again. Thanks for your patience.
Scottish Youth Parliament Awards 2017
SQA help celebrate achievements of members of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
Time capsule design winner announced by V&A Dundee
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
Find out about the successfull Pre-Apprenticeship programme at Craigroyston Community High School in Edinburgh.
V&A Dundee time capsule shortlist announced
The shortlist for the V&A Dundee time capsule competiton has been announced, supported by SQA and Jaguar.
SQA supports Lantra Awards
SQA supports Lantra Scotland’s 2017 Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards
SQA is a winner at the RoSPA Awards 2016
We've been recognised with a Gold Award by RoSPA
SQA logs on and supports Safer Internet Day 2017
SQA is supporting #SID17, get behind the campaign and unite for a better Internet.
Horticulture apprentice recognised at Lantra Scotland awards
Ross Gallacher, an apprentice gardener from Glasgow, was named Modern Apprentice of the Year Award at this year's Lantra Scotland awards
Spohrt gains SQA approval
SQA approves Spohrt to deliver employability awards, enabling sports people to progress with their careers.
Changes to National Qualifications
SQA has started to plan and assess how the overall design, operational, and systems requirements will be delivered, now that the Deputy First Minister has announced that the changes to National Courses have been agreed by the Curriculum for Excellence Management Board.
Next steps for National Qualifications
and our response to the EIS Indicative Ballot
Finalists set to shine at SQA Star Awards
The finalists for this year's #SQAStarAwards have been announced.
Jaguar time capsule competition launched with V&A Dundee
SQA, V&A Dundee, and Jaguar launch a unique design competition for Higher Design and Manufacture candidates.
Modifications to the Understanding Standards programme
Read the latest information about the modications to our NQ Understanding Standards programme.
SQA congratulates colleges recognised at CDN Annual Awards
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
SQA welcomed candidates to celebrate their results and achievements
SQA statement on Higher English
Latest update from SQA re. Higher English
UWS buddies up at Herald Higher Education Awards
UWS celebrates its success at The Herald Higher Education Awards, which were supported by SQA
Subject Review Reports – your questions answered
We've produced a Q&A answering questions about our Subject Review Reports.
SQA exams are underway
Today sees the start of the SQA exams period for tens of thousands of pupils and students across Scotland.
Edinburgh school disruption - SQA Update
Update from SQA on recent school building closures in Edinburgh
SQA hosts college quality event
SQA recently hosted its annual College Quality Managers’ event at its offices in Dalkeith.
CodeClan offering SQA's PDA in Software Development
CodeClan to offer its students a Professional Development Award (PDA) from the SQA.