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SQA Overview of Qualifications

Deciding which national qualifications to develop The SQA have published the overviews of qualifications for most of the curricular areas: The Overview of Qualifications publications outline the list of subjects that fall within each curriculum area. The list includes the … Continue reading

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Progress On Curriculum For Excellence: Decisions From June Management Board Meeting

The following letter was sent from Colin MacLean, Chair of the Curriculum for Excellence Management Board, to Headteachers and College Principals on 22nd July. It outlines the decisions made at the June Management Board meeting: Dear Colleague PROGRESS ON CURRICULUM … Continue reading

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Curriculum for Excellence Progress Reports

Progress Reports for seven of the eight Curricular Areas are now available on the SQA website: Progress Reports summarise the findings and conclusions of SQA’s research and engagement with stakeholders and give recommendations on the scope, skills and issues within … Continue reading

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Statement from the CfE Management Board

The Curriculum for Excellence Management Board met on Thursday 22nd April to discuss, amongst other things, the Cabinet Secretary’s recommendations in his ten-point plan. The Management Board’s response was as follows: At its meeting today, the Curriculum for Excellence Management … Continue reading

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New National 4 and 5 Qualifications: Design Principles

The SQA have published the design principles for the new National 4 & 5 Qualifications. You can view them on the SQA website, download the PDF or read them below: The design principles are the blueprint for developing the new … Continue reading

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