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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 3h

📺 Do you teach Higher Media? 📰 At our upcoming Understanding Standards event, we’re focusing on the assignment and question paper 1 (analysis of media content). Book your place today! 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/43aQb8y

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 8h

📣 Introducing our 'Promoting Inclusion' Excellence Awards finalists. Step forward... 👏 Bo'ness Academy - Winter Leavers Programme 👏 Glasgow Clyde College - 16+ ESOL Programme 👏 Haus Of Seisay Full list of #QualsScotExcellence Awards finalists. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/ExcellenceAwards

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 29/09/2026

📣 Educators, learners, parents & carers - share your views on qualifications reform. We're seeking feedback on National 3, 4 & 5 qualifications, and those designed to prepare learners for work. Find the surveys at the top of the page. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4j4Cilk

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 28/09/2026

🙋‍♀️ Latest National Courses survey - share your views by Friday 2 October! We're seeking feedback on proposed assessment changes for Media (N5), English (AH), and Music (all levels), as well as additional changes to Higher Geography/Cruinn-eolas Àrd-Ìre. 👉 smartsurvey.co.uk/t/LV6Q1T/

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 27/09/2026

💡 NEW: Assessment Literacy Understanding Standards events. Open to teachers across all curriculum areas, these events and webinars will explore how assessment literacy supports effective teaching, learning and assessment. Book your place! 👉 ow.ly/uYe850ZQ7Am

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 27/09/2026

Our 'Innovation' #QualsScotExcellence Awards finalists have delivered fresh ways of thinking, benefitting their learners.👏 Well done to... 🎉 Braes High School 🎉 Hotel School Scotland, Parkhill Secondary School 🎉 Nautilus Barra, Castlebay School 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/ExcellenceAwards

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 26/09/2026

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Get ahead with our Modern Languages for Life and Work Awards, which are now available in Arabic! They combine practical language skills with employability skills, and are available across 11 languages, including Gaelic (Learners). 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4dfXQYL #EuropeanDayOfLanguages

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 26/09/2026

💡Qualifications reform survey - share your views by Friday 2 October. It focuses on National 3, 4 & 5, and qualifications designed to prepare learners for work. You'll find surveys for educators, learners, and parents & carers at the top of the page. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4j4Cilk

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 25/09/2026

📣 Help improve assessment in National Courses - take part in our latest survey! We want to hear from you if you have experience teaching or studying English, Media or Music. The survey also includes a revised question about Higher Geography/Cruinn-eòlas Àrd-Ìre. 👉 smartsurvey.co.uk/t/LV6Q1T/

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 24/09/2026

👋 Spread the word…the deadline to apply to have coursework returned is this Sunday 27 September. This includes non-exam materials for 2026, such as artwork. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4vuK5we #QualsScotExams

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 23/09/2026

🎉 Meet our 'Qualifications Scotland Champion' Excellence Awards finalists! Congratulations to: 🌟 Alan Deans, Glasgow Veterans Group 🌟 Karen Bale, Glasgow Clyde College 🌟 Linda Malloch, Scottish Drugs Forum SVQ Centre More info: info.qualifications.gov.scot/ExcellenceAwards #QualsScotExcellence

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 23/09/2026

💡Did you know that over 150,000 people across the UK use British Sign Language (BSL) in their everyday lives? If you're interested in joining them, take a look at our BSL Awards at SCQF levels 3-6. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4hcBkkw #IWDP2026 #InternationalDayofSignLanguages

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 22/09/2026

Our Applications of Mathematics qualifications bring maths into the real world.🌎 Just ask Katie from Strathaven Academy, who says studying it at Higher has given her skills she'll use no matter what career she chooses. 💪 Find out more: info.qualifications.gov.scot/AppsOfMaths #MathsWeekScot

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 21/09/2026

🙋‍♂️Calling all National 5 Dance teachers!🕺 💡 At our Understanding Standards webinar on 29 September, you’ll have the opportunity to chat through the new marking instructions for the choreography review. Book your place! info.qualifications.gov.scot/43aQb8y

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 21/09/2026

📣 Quality Assuring your Assessment Arrangements Decisions - webinar programme 2026-27 We're delighted to be delivering this series in partnership with three Scottish secondary schools. Teachers – take a look at the topics covered and book your place! 👉 ow.ly/LPis50ZOLTP

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 20/09/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to our #QualsScotExcellence Awards 'Centre of the Year' finalists... ⭐ @glasgowclyde.bsky.social ⭐ Scran Academy ⭐ @tigersgroup.bsky.social ⭐ Wuhan University of Technology Well done all! 👏 Learn more about the awards: info.qualifications.gov.scot/ExcellenceAwards

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 19/09/2026

Give it up for our Excellence Awards 'Inspirational Learner of the Year' finalists! 🎉 👏 🤩 Iestyn Hughes, Carnoustie High School 🤩 Mary Devine, West Lothian College 🤩 Robert Toth, Sanctuary Care Ltd Discover all our finalists: info.qualifications.gov.scot/ExcellenceAwards #QualsScotExcellence

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 17/09/2026

Alongside the EAUC we've created a Learning for Sustainability guide for colleges. The guide combines... 🌻 practical advice 🌻 professional development frameworks 🌻 real-world case studies 🌻 a curriculum development toolkit ...and more! Take a look: ow.ly/bTg350ZKwlF

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 17/09/2026

📅 Our 2027 exam timetable is online now. #QualsScotExams 💡It includes over 200 exams, across more than 130 subjects and levels - that's a lot of planning! Take a look at the full timetable and learn more about how it's created. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/timetable

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 16/09/2026

🥁 Drum roll please... the finalists have been announced for our Excellence Awards! Across five categories, our amazing finalists reflect the full range of what our qualifications make possible. 🤩 Find out more. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4hbd5Dk #QualsScotExcellence

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 16/09/2026

📣LAST CHANCE: Join the online meeting of the Qualifications Scotland Board taking place at 10:15am TODAY, Wednesday 16 September. Find all the details: info.qualifications.gov.scot/4qNxToU Everyone is welcome!

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 15/09/2026

📣 NEW: Updates on qualifications review and reform. We're pleased to share the latest info on improvements to current National Course assessments, what’s happening with qualifications reform, and details of our latest surveys. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4xVmzJP

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 15/09/2026

💡Teachers, lecturers and training practitioners - head to our Understanding Standards website for resources to help you prepare learners for assessment. And remember you can sign up to attend one of our free online and in-person events. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/43aQb8y

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 13/09/2026

Charlie's heading to the 'Skills Olympics'!🏅 Charlie will be travelling to Shanghai to represent Team UK at WorldSkills. He credits his team selection to the practical skills gained through his NextGen HND in Networking and Cloud Infrastructure. 🙌 Find out more: ow.ly/pjUP50ZLYzQ

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 12/09/2026

🙋‍♀️ College lecturers - have you heard about the new Learning for Sustainability (LfS) guide? It's been created to help you embed LfS across teaching & learning. We're delighted to have developed it alongside college practitioners across Scotland.👌 Find out more: ow.ly/F8vQ50ZKwgs

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 11/09/2026

The first set of 2026 National Qualifications course reports are now available to download. Course reports highlight areas of the 2026 exams and coursework where learners performed well and any areas that proved challenging. Find out more.👉 ow.ly/CYn650ZLQVK

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 11/09/2026

👋 You're invited to observe the first public meeting of the Qualifications Scotland Board. On the agenda is qualifications reform, and updates from our learner and teacher and practitioner interest committees. 🔎 This is part of our commitment to transparency! info.qualifications.gov.scot/4qNxToU

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 10/09/2026

Whatever your thing, there's an HN for that. Build practical skills. Explore your interests. Get ready for your future. Find out more: info.qualifications.gov.scot/4wjTExv

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 09/09/2026

📣You have until Sunday 27 September to request the return of coursework. This is for non-examination material, such as artwork or photography, submitted to us for assessment this year. ⏰It only take 5 minutes to complete our online form: info.qualifications.gov.scot/4vuK5we

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 08/09/2026

BLOG: Find out about an exciting new Learning for Sustainability (LfS) resource for colleges!🌳 In this blog, Fiona Craig, our Learning for Sustainability Co-ordinator, shares how this guide will help colleges in their vital role of delivering LfS. Take a look: ow.ly/CuSK50ZKwaE

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 07/09/2026

NEW: Learning for Sustainability in colleges - a guide to support practice, development and understanding.🌎 We're proud to have contributed to this new resource, created to help colleges embed LfS into their everyday teaching practice. 👉 ow.ly/jo8t50ZKoxC EAUC

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 05/09/2026

🙋‍♂️ Interested in qualifications reform? It's one of the topics being discussed at the first public meeting of the Qualifications Scotland Board. Whether you're a parent, carer, learner or educator - everyone is welcome to observe this online meeting. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4qNxToU

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 02/09/2026

Still deciding what's next? HN qualifications offer practical, industry-focused learning to help you build skills for your future. Explore your options: info.qualifications.gov.scot/4wjTExv

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 01/09/2026

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: NPA Exercise and Fitness Leadership. 🏃‍♂️ This online event explains the new standards for assessment, following the revision of this NPA. Book your place! info.qualifications.gov.scot/43aQb8y

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 31/08/2026

📣 We've published our 2027 exam timetable. Exams will run from Monday 26 April to Thursday 3 June and Results Day will be Tuesday 10 August. 🙋‍♂️ The timetable reflects feedback from learners, parents, carers and educators. Find out more.👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4y5chXk #QualsScotExams

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 30/08/2026

The 2026 past papers and marking instructions are now available. We’ve also published braille and digital versions of the 2026 question papers. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/43K5CEX

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 28/08/2026

📣 Understanding Standards 2026/27 – book your place! We’re holding online and in-person events for educators across a range of subjects. Take a look at the programme and keep an eye out for more events being added over the coming fortnight. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/43aQb8y

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 28/08/2026

Your interests could be the starting point for your future. Whatever your thing is, discover an HN that could help you turn it into practical skills. Discover more: info.qualifications.gov.scot/4wjTExv

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 27/08/2026

📣 Qualifications Scotland Board - join the first public meeting! This online meeting takes place on Wednesday 16 September, and everyone is welcome to attend. Come along for an insight into how decisions are made. Find out more. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4qNxToU

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 27/08/2026

If you sat #QualsScotExams this year... …you can request that your coursework material, such as artwork, is returned. 🙌 Just complete our short online form. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/4vuK5we

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 26/08/2026

⏰ Friday 28 August at 5pm is the deadline for learners to submit an appeal through their school, college or training provider. 📣 They should get in touch with them now if they're considering an appeal. Find out how the appeals process works: info.qualifications.gov.scot/appeals #QualsScotResults

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 25/08/2026

Build practical skills. Develop industry knowledge. Get ready for what's next. Get the skills employers are hungry for with an HN qualification: info.qualifications.gov.scot/4wjTExv

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 24/08/2026

Have your say on the future of qualifications in Scotland. Your Voice is a simple way to share your views with Qualifications Scotland. Sign up and we'll get in touch from time to time with short surveys and opportunities to chat with us directly. 👉 bit.ly/3SqXGWQ

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 23/08/2026

📆 Learners have until Tuesday if they’re planning to submit a non-priority appeal using our direct service. 📆 Friday is the last day that their school, college or training provider can submit a non-priority appeal on their behalf. Everything you need to know: info.qualifications.gov.scot/appeals

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 21/08/2026

NEW: We've introduced Gaelic-medium National 4 and National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies. They’re available to deliver from session 2026-27 and are a result of ongoing collaboration with Gaelic broad general education colleagues. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/gaelic-medium

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 20/08/2026

You don't need to have your whole future figured out. HN qualifications combine learning with practical, industry-focused skills to help you take your next step. Explore your options: info.qualifications.gov.scot/4wjTExv

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 19/08/2026

🙋‍♀️ Received #QualsScotResults and now considering college or uni? Whatever your grades or situation, UCAS can help you navigate your next steps. 🧭 And if you do accept a course, they've also got loads of advice for starting uni or college. 👀 Take a look at ucas.com

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 18/08/2026

📅 You have until 5pm on Thursday to submit a priority appeal through your school, college or training provider. 💡Priority appeals are only if you have a conditional place at university or college, or in training or employment that depends on your grade. 👉 info.qualifications.gov.scot/appeals

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 17/08/2026

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Qualifications Scotland @qualifications.gov.scot · 14/08/2026

Heard about Clearing but unsure what's involved?🤔 If you're looking for a uni or college place, you might be able to apply through Clearing - UCAS are on hand to guide you through the Clearing process!🙌 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Head to ucas.com/clearing #QualsScotResults

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