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@South-West Connects 2026/27 Digital Prospectus

Entry Requirements:

To study an Adv Higher subject, pupils must obtain an 'A' or 'B' pass in that subject at Higher level, as well as 3 other Higher passes (A to C) in other subjects in session 2025/26.
To study a Higher subject, pupils must obtain an 'A' or 'B' pass in a related subject at Nat 5 level and be studying at least 3 other Highers (or better) in session 2026/27.

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National Parent Forum Career's Education information written for parents/carers by parents, this guide gives you important information on what the Career Education Standard looks like today.

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The National Parent Forum has lots of information for parents on the Senior Phase and courses on offer. https://www.npfs.org.uk/downloads/senior-phase-in-a-nutshell/

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At Sanquhar Academy we use our Learner Pathway to plan course choices from S3 into the Senior Phase.  Learner Pathways are shared with parent/carers, Pupil Support and Skills Development Scotland

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Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/81279.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgm2pv4

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https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47417.html

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National 4 Maths - Scotland - BBC Bitesize

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National 4 Maths learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers organised by topic.

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www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47403.html

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https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/dg/dgschoolsconnect/?page_id=412

Applications for places on DG School Connect Courses can be accessed here. Closing Date for applications - 27 March 2026

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Across Dumfries and Galloway, our schools are working together to deliver a virtual learning campus to provide more equitable access to subjects and learning opportunities for young people.

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Information for parents/carers on career options now and what opportunities there are anticipated to be into the future.

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We're here to help you explore where current and future opportunities for your child might be. Stay up-to-date with the skills most in demand now by employers, and the sectors and industries that are set to grow.

You'll find details on the vacancies advertised over the past 12 months, and the salaries associated with these roles.
†Burning Glass Technologies: Labour Insight. 2019 * There are an estimated 13,000 digital technology job opportunities every year across all sectors

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We're here to help you explore where current and future opportunities for your child might be. Stay up-to-date with the skills most in demand now by employers, and the sectors and industries that are set to grow. You'll find details on the vacancies advertised over the past 12 months, and the salaries associated with these roles.

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The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021. SQA appointees reviewed and provided feedback on a selection of assessment evidence from SQA centres. Subject-specific feedback has been provided to those centres for each course and level they were selected for.

The key messages report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted and reviewed across all the selections. This report is provided for all delivering centres to reflect upon and make any appropriate adjustments.

This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers

These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.

Additional resources session 2020-21

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Please note: For session 2020-21 there will be no external assessment for this course. The materials below should therefore be viewed along with the National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21.
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries Course assessment overview Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

These reports provide information on the performance of candidates which it is hoped will be useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

Verification Reports

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.

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This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

These define the mandatory requirements for the Added Value Unit, including the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

They also include the further mandatory information on Course coverage for the National 4 Course and include information on the assessment method to be used and the conditions of assessment.
Unit Specification for National 4 Numeracy

These provide advice and guidance for teachers/lecturers on learning, teaching and assessment within the Course and its Units.

The MathematicsAdded Value Unit assessment is a test. Centres are permitted to adapt the published assessment within limits that are clearly described in the Assessment Overview of the Added Value Unit assessment. In accordance with this, the assessor provides an opportunity for candidates to respond to a set of questions which cover each of the skills to be assessed.

Centres can access the assessment through their SQA Co-ordinator.

As with all SQA Unit assessments, Added Value Unit assessments must be internally verified by centres.

These documents contain details of Unit assessment task(s), show approaches to gathering evidence and how the evidence can be judged against the Outcomes and Assessment Standards. Teachers/lecturers can arrange access to these confidential documents through their SQA Co-ordinator.

Qualification Verification Summary Reports distil messages from verification activity from a given session. In 2020 not all planned activity took place, so reports have a more limited scope than in previous years.

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Examples of candidate evidence and commentaries for unit assessment can be found on the SQA secure site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Course assessment overview Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

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SQA National 4 Applications of Maths information

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SQA National 5 Applications of Maths information

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The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021. SQA appointees reviewed and provided feedback on a selection of assessment evidence from SQA centres. Subject-specific feedback has been provided to those centres for each course and level they were selected for.

The key messages report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted and reviewed across all the selections. This report is provided for all delivering centres to reflect upon and make any appropriate adjustments.

This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers

These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.

Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries Course assessment overview Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

These reports provide information on the performance of candidates which it is hoped will be useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

Verification Reports

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.

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Online revision Resources and course content: https://mymusiconline.co.uk/national-4

https://ataea.co.uk/index.php/National_4_(Music)

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Online Revision Resources and course content:
https://mymusiconline.co.uk/national-5

https://ataea.co.uk/index.php/National_5_(Music)

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Sport and Fitness, Team Sports - Football NPA L5

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Sport and Fitness, Team Sports - Football NPA L5

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https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/38724.html
Participating and Performance, Officiating and Organising and Coaching Development. Coaching others is a key aspect of this qualification.

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National 4 French - Scotland - BBC Bitesize

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National 4 French learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers organised by topic.

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The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021. SQA appointees reviewed and provided feedback on a selection of assessment evidence from SQA centres. Subject-specific feedback has been provided to those centres for each course and level they were selected for.

The key messages report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted and reviewed across all the selections. This report is provided for all delivering centres to reflect upon and make any appropriate adjustments.

This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers

These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Additional resources session 2021-22

New - New materials not previously published

Updated - published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22

Carried forward - published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22

_____________________________________________________________________

Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
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Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries Audio presentation Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards material are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

These reports provide information on the performance of candidates which it is hoped will be useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

Verification Reports

There was no round 2 verification activity at this level in 2017.

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.

SSERC, in partnership with SQA, have produced teacher/technician guides providing background information to teachers/lecturers. Candidate guides with protocols have also been created.
National 5 Biology Assignment SSERC resources

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https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/ArtandDesign/national5

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Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

2021

There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21.

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Audio Presentation

Changes to understanding standards materials

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional resources session 2020-22

Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

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Essential information

This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

These reports provide information on the performance of candidates which it is hoped will be useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Verification Reports

Assessment

These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Resources

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries Course assessment overview Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.

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This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed. These reports provide information on the performance of candidates which it is hoped will be useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

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Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

2021

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation Course assessment overview Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional Resources session 2020-22

Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

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Find SQA Higher Physics past papers, specimen question papers and course specification and important subject updates here.

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New - new materials not previously published

Updated - published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22

Carried forward - published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22​

_____________________________________________________________________
Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
_______________________________________________________
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries Course assessment overview Audio Presentation Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.

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New - new materials not previously published Updated - published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22 Carried forward - published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22​ _____________________________________________________________________ Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.

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This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

These provide an outline of what each Unit will cover within the following Unit Specifications and detail the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

These define the mandatory requirements for the Added Value Unit, including the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

They also include the further mandatory information on Course coverage for the National 4 Course and include information on the assessment method to be used and the conditions of assessment.

These provide advice and guidance for teachers/lecturers on learning, teaching and assessment within the Course and its Units.

The Physics Added Value Unit assessment is an assignment. While describing what candidates must do, the published assessment offers considerable flexibility in the choice of a context for the assessment.

In the assessment, candidates apply skills, knowledge and understanding to investigate a topical issue in physics and its impact on the environment and/or society. The issue should draw on one or more of the key areas of the Course, and should be chosen with guidance from the assessor.

Centres can access the assessment through their SQA Co-ordinator.

Information on suggested topical issues can be found in the National 4 Physics Course and Unit Support Notes. It is not mandatory to use any of the topical issues suggested. A resource pack for one possible context for this assignment is also included in the National 4 Physics Course and Unit Support Notes.

As with all SQA Unit assessments, Added Value Unit assessments must be internally verified by centres.

These documents contain details of Unit assessment task(s), show approaches to gathering evidence and how the evidence can be judged against the Outcomes and Assessment Standards. Teachers/lecturers can arrange access to these confidential documents through their SQA Co-ordinator.

Qualification Verification Summary Reports distil messages from verification activity from a given session. In 2020 not all planned activity took place, so reports have a more limited scope than in previous years.

This publication replaces Physics General Marking Instructions (publication code G0924, published July 1999).

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Examples of candidate evidence and commentaries for unit assessment can be found on the SQA secure site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Audio Presentation Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

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SQA Higher Graphic Communication Information

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Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Verification Reports

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
More examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Graphic Communication course assessment overview Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.

Contact Information
Contact Graphic Communication

External Web Links

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SQA National 4 Graphic Communication Information

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This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

These provide an outline of what each Unit will cover within the following Unit Specifications and detail the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

These define the mandatory requirements for the Added Value Unit, including the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

They also include the further mandatory information on Course coverage for the National 4 Course and include information on the assessment method to be used and the conditions of assessment.

These provide advice and guidance for teachers/lecturers on learning, teaching and assessment within the Course and its Units.

The course support notes have been revised - the 'British Standards and Conventions - information and support for candidates' document has been added as an appendix.

The Graphic Communication Added Value Unit assessment is an assignment. It is supported by SQA-devised detailed instructions.

In the assessment, candidates are required to produce a graphical response to the assignment brief by planning and producing a range of preliminary, production and promotional graphics.

Centres can choose from a bank of these assessments, available on the secure site, or create their own. Centres can access the bank of assessments through their SQA Co-ordinator.

Care must be taken when setting a centre devised Added Value Unit assignment that the level of difficulty matches those in the bank of assessments and does not exceed them. As with all SQA Unit assessments, Added Value Unit assessments must be internally verified by centres.

These documents contain details of Unit assessment task(s), show approaches to gathering evidence and how the evidence can be judged against the Outcomes and Assessment Standards. Teachers/lecturers can arrange access to these confidential documents through their SQA Co-ordinator.

Qualification Verification Summary Reports distil messages from verification activity from a given session. In 2020 not all planned activity took place, so reports have a more limited scope than in previous years.

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Update from National Qualifications 2021 Group - National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher Latest update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group, following the statement given by the First Minister on Monday 4 January. consultation-course-assessments.jpg Update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group - National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher 12 January 2021 Coronavirus Tuesday 12 January 2021 On Monday 4 January, the First Minister announced that, as part of a national lockdown, schools will operate on a remote learning basis until at least the beginning of February. Following this announcement, the National Qualifications 2021 Group* has met to consider the impact this will have on schools delivering National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses under the alternative certification model. The National Qualifications Group is working through a range of scenarios and is considering potential flexibilities for the alternative certification model, should they be needed. This may include extending the date for submitting provisional results. Learning and teaching The priority for schools and colleges during January should be to maximise learning and teaching time. Given the move to remote learning and the challenges learners face, the assessment of learner evidence cannot be undertaken unless young people have the foundation of teaching and learning of course content. This will impact on the timing of assessment, which can take place in the later stages of the 2020-21 session. Quality assurance The purpose of quality assurance in the alternative certification model is to provide support to teachers and lecturers by combining resources from SQA, local authorities, colleges, independent schools, and Education Scotland. It aims to strengthen teachers' and lecturers' understanding of how to consistently apply the national standard and make accurate assessment judgements. Quality assurance is embedded throughout the co-created alternative certification model; however, it will only take place at the most appropriate time. Understanding Standards A broad range of SQA subject-specific materials are already available to help teachers and lecturers in their understanding of the standards to be applied when assessing learner evidence. They include webinars, audio presentations, and candidate evidence and commentary materials. While existing Understanding Standards materials remain relevant for session 2020-21, SQA is supplementing existing resources with additional material to support teachers and lecturers with this session's changes to National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher assessment, where a need has been identified. So far, this has included new candidate evidence and commentary materials, webinar recordings, audio presentations and video resources that demonstrate how teachers and lecturers can reduce the time required for specific assessment activities. Understanding Standards materials are available from SQA's NQ subject pages and Understanding Standards website. Update on Higher and Advanced Higher subject-specific guidance and resources To support schools and colleges, SQA is continuing to publish Higher and Advanced Higher subject-specific guidance and resources, as planned. Subject-specific guidance on gathering evidence will be published between 18 and 29 January to advise on the types of evidence that can be used to determine a provisional result for each learner. This will include enhanced guidance for some practical-based subjects. Higher and Advanced Higher assessment resources, including question papers, assignments and marking instructions, will be made available on the SQA secure website during January and February. Teachers and lecturers will have the option to use these resources to support the internal assessment requirements for each subject. They can be used in full or in part, when appropriate. The subject-specific guidance will detail how such resources and other relevant assessment resources can be used when gathering evidence to support provisional results. Keeping you updated SQA will provide schools and colleges with regular updates on any newly published guidance and assessment resources, including Understanding Standards materials and webinar sessions. The National Qualifications 2021 Group is continuing to work through the details of the 2021 alternative certification model, including appropriate contingencies, and will provide further information as soon as possible. Stay up to date on 2021 National Qualifications. National Qualifications 2021 Group* *The National Qualifications 2021 Group is represented by the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES), Colleges Scotland, Education Scotland, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), School Leaders Scotland (SLS), the Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS), Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), the Scottish Government, National Parent Forum of Scotland, and the Scottish Youth Parliament. 96362 447 14-JAN-2021 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:38:55 +0000 UPDATED Joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland SQA and Colleges Scotland thank all staff for their continuing help and support in dealing with the challenges which continue to face us all in session 2020-21. audience-speaker.jpg Joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland 18 December 2020 Coronavirus SQA and Colleges Scotland thank all staff for their continuing help and support in dealing with the challenges which continue to face us all in session 2020-21. Over the last few months, key stakeholders have worked together to develop a number of necessary changes to the assessment, and quality assurance procedures for Higher National, and vocational qualifications in 2020-21. SQA and Colleges Scotland continue to work productively and positive discussions are ongoing to confirm an agreed assessment contingency approach for 2020-21, that takes into account the different operating environment in which colleges and other centres are currently working, and maintains the integrity of certification. The HNVQ 2021 Group will be set up shortly to agree an assessment approach in early 2021. The group will include representation from key HNVQ stakeholders, and be chaired by Fiona Robertson, SQA Chief Executive. 96262 447 18-DEC-2020 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:22:15 +0000 UPDATED

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Update from National Qualifications 2021 Group - National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher Latest update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group, following the statement given by the First Minister on Monday 4 January.

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SQA National 5 Practical Woodworking Information

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This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

These provide an outline of what each Unit will cover within the following Unit Specifications and detail the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

These define the mandatory requirements for the Added Value Unit, including the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

They also include the further mandatory information on Course coverage for the National 4 Course and include information on the assessment method to be used and the conditions of assessment.

These provide advice and guidance for teachers/lecturers on learning, teaching and assessment within the Course and its Units.

The Practical Woodworking Added Value Unit assessment is a practical activity. It is supported by SQA-devised working drawings, so centres should not normally make any changes to the assessment, in which candidates make a wooden product consisting of a minimum of five component parts, preparing these, assembling, fitting, fixing and finishing.

Centres can choose from a bank of these assessments, available from September 2013. Centres can access the assessments through their SQA Co-ordinator.

As with all SQA Unit assessments, Added Value Unit assessments must be internally verified by centres.

These documents contain details of Unit assessment task(s), show approaches to gathering evidence and how the evidence can be judged against the Outcomes and Assessment Standards. Teachers/lecturers can arrange access to these confidential documents through their SQA Co-ordinator.

Qualification Verification Summary Reports distil messages from verification activity from a given session. In 2020 not all planned activity took place, so reports have a more limited scope than in previous years.

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There are five units available, three of which must be completed to achieve the NPA. For some of the units teamwork will be involved, but all candidates must play a full part as it is the work/contribution of each individual that will be assessed. The units are designed to underpin the knowledge and skills required by employers, and are closely linked to the National Occupational Standards for each of the subject areas covered in the units. Units are as follows:

1. Exercise and Fitness: Cardiovascular Training

2. Exercise and Fitness: Fixed Weight Training

3. Exercise and Fitness: Circuit Training

The course is designed to enhance your interest in exercise and fitness training, improve personal performance, develop reflective learning, and aid progression to further study of the subject. During the course you will learn:

The main physiological effects of different types of training on the body;

How to personalise training for selected clients;

How to identify advantages and disadvantages of a range of training methods;

How to give a rationale for the selection of exercises;

How to demonstrate cardiovascular, fixed weight and circuit training exercises;

How to evaluate personal performance.

As well as this, you will build a valuable understanding of health and safety in the workplace.

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https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47388.html

https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/ArtandDesign/higher

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SQA PE offers young people the opportunity to experience a variety of team and individual sports. You will explore how sports and athletes are impacted by mental, social, emotional and physical issues and how to overcome these. By developing knowledge on how to overcome these issues in a sporting environment, pupils will have the skills to develop their own performance and that of others. These experiences provide the young people with transferrable skills that are essential in life and work.

The National 5 course explores:

An overview of all 4 factors with an in depth look at 2 factors of choice (Mental, Emotional, Social & Physical)

Personal Development Programme to improve your own performance in 1 activity.

Completion of a portfolio, completed in school, assessed externally by SQA.

No Exam.

Internally assessed performances.

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Updated - published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22

Carried forward - published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22

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Please note: For session 2021-22 Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available Course assessment overview Changes to understanding standards materials in the Course information 2021-22 section.
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More examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA¿s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remains up to date.

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.

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SQA PE offers young people the opportunity to experience a variety of team and individual sports. You will explore how sports and athletes are impacted by mental, social, emotional and physical issues and how to overcome these. By developing knowledge on how to overcome these issues in a sporting environment, pupils will have the skills to develop their own performance and that of others. These experiences provide the young people with transferrable skills that are essential in life and work.

The National 4 course explores:

A general overview of all 4 factors with a more focussed look at 2 factors of choice (Mental, Emotional, Social & Physical)

Personal Development Programme to improve your own performance in 1 activity.

Completion of an internally assessed Factors Impacting Performance portfolio.

No Exam.

Internally assessed performance.

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Sports Leader Award Level 5 offers you the chance to develop your leadership skills in a sports environment.

There will be progression to Level 6 for 2024/2025.

Developing knowledge in leadership skills and behaviours.

Health and safety of your environment.

A healthy lifestyle.

Planning for success.

Supporting your community.

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Sport and recreation gives you the opportunity to explore the career options within sports, physical activity, coaching and the leisure industry. Throughout the course you will learn the essential skills required to succeed in a sporting industry.

Progression to Level 5 available next year.

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The Skills for Work course in Sports and Recreation covers the main practical activities involved in carrying out a support role in a sports and recreation environment, as well as health and safety legislation. Set at SCQF levels 4 and 5, the course gives hands-on experience in an appropriate recreational setting.

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The Skills for Work course in Sports and Recreation covers the main practical activities involved in carrying out a support role in a sports and recreation environment, as well as health and safety legislation. Set at SCQF levels 4 and 5, the course gives hands-on experience in an appropriate recreational setting.

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SQA Practical Cookery offers the opportunity for young people to develop a range of skills to enable them to become proficient cooks. We will explore ingredients their characteristics and develop and understanding of how to use them. We will develop a range of skills and cookery processes to enable pupils to produce and present dishes to a high standard. Pupils will also develop organisational skills to enable them to work efficiently. The skills progressed are all very relevant to life and the world of work.

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This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

These provide an outline of what each Unit will cover within the following Unit Specifications and detail the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

These define the mandatory requirements for the Added Value Unit, including the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

They also include the further mandatory information on Course coverage for the National 4 Course and include information on the assessment method to be used and the conditions of assessment.

These provide advice and guidance for teachers/lecturers on learning, teaching and assessment within the Course and its Units.

The Hospitality: Practical Cookery Added Value Unit assessment is a practical activity. It is supported by SQA-devised recipes, so centres should not normally make any changes to the assessment, in which candidates plan, prepare and serve a two-course meal according to given recipes, safely and hygienically.

Centres can choose from a bank of these assessments, designed to suit a wide range of requirements, available from September 2013. Centres can access the assessments through their SQA Co-ordinator.

As with all SQA Unit assessments, Added Value Unit assessments must be internally verified by centres.

Additional resources session 2021-22 New - new materials not previously published Updated - published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22 Carried forward - published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22 Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Examples of candidate evidence and commentaries for unit assessment can be found on the SQA secure site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

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SQA PE offers young people the opportunity to experience a variety of team and individual sports. You will explore how sports and athletes are impacted by mental, social, emotional and physical issues and how to overcome these. By developing knowledge on how to overcome these issues in a sporting environment, pupils will have the skills to develop their own performance and that of others. These experiences provide the young people with transferrable skills that are essential in life and work.

The Higher course explores:

An in-depth development of all 4 factors (Mental, Emotional, Social & Physical)

Personal Development Programme to improve your own performance in 3 activities.

Final SQA exam.

Internally assessed performances.

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The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021. SQA appointees reviewed and provided feedback on a selection of assessment evidence from SQA centres. Subject-specific feedback has been provided to those centres for each course and level they were selected for.

The key messages report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted and reviewed across all the selections. This report is provided for all delivering centres to reflect upon and make any appropriate adjustments.

Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

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Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.

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Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Course assessment overview Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.

Verification Reports

In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.

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SQA Practical Cookery offers the opportunity for young people to develop a range of skills to enable them to become proficient cooks. We will explore ingredients their characteristics and develop and understanding of how to use them. We will develop a range of skills and cookery processes to enable pupils to produce and present dishes to a high standard. Pupils will also develop organisational skills to enable them to work efficiently. The skills progressed are all very relevant to life and the world of work.

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new materials not previously published

published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22

Carried forward - published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22

_____________________________________________________________________
Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
_____________________________________________________________________

Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA¿s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Course assessment overview Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.

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This unit allows students to gain a unit qualification through music performance. The above pdf is a course outline of the unit.

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Online Revision Resources and course content:
https://mymusiconline.co.uk/higher-2

https://ataea.co.uk/index.php/Higher_(Music)

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These define the mandatory requirements for the Added Value Unit, including the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

They also include the further mandatory information on Course coverage for the National 4 Course and include information on the assessment method to be used and the conditions of assessment.

The Environmental Science Added Value Unit assessment is an assignment. While describing what candidates must do, the published assessment offers considerable flexibility in the choice of a context for the assessment.

In the assessment, candidates apply skills, knowledge and understanding to investigate a topical issue in environmental science and its impact on the environment and/or society. The issue should draw on one or more of the key areas of the Course, and should be chosen with guidance from the assessor.

Centres can access the assessment through their SQA Co-ordinator.

Information on suggested topical issues can be found in the National 4 Environmental Science Course and Unit Support Notes. It is not mandatory to use any of the topical issues suggested. A resource pack for one possible context for this assignment is also included in the National 4 Environmental Science Course and Unit Support Notes.

As with all SQA Unit assessments, Added Value Unit assessments must be internally verified by centres.

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National 4 Environmental Science - The course develops learners' interest and enthusiasm for environmental science in a range of contexts, as well as their investigative and ex

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Study Mode has to be selected as Open Learning to allow pupils online options. Most of these options are Languages.

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Foundation Apprenticeships available online for our learners.

Food and Drink Technology

Creative & Digital media

Business & IT

Care

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How to use this learning resource to improve practice

These Foundation Apprenticeship resources include presentations, films, animations and case studies which teachers/practitioners can use and adapt to help raise awareness of FAs and improved knowledge of Foundation Apprenticeships.

What are Foundation Apprenticeships?

Foundation Apprenticeships give young people the combination of a qualification and a valuable workplace experience in some of Scotland's most exciting growth industries. They typically take two years to complete - but some can be completed in a year.

Why were Foundation Apprenticeships developed?

Foundation Apprenticeships were developed to provide work-based learning opportunities for learners as part of the wider senior phase offer and to meet real skills demands from employers to fit with economic need.

Who are Foundation Apprenticeships for?

Foundation Apprenticeships are for pupils in senior phase who want to get real work experience in a specific sector that they are interested in.

What are the benefits of Foundation Apprenticeships?

S5 and S6 pupils can gain a qualification recognised by industry and employers - set at SCQF level 6 (same level as a higher);

Colleges and universities recognise Foundation Apprenticeships for entry alongside Highers and other qualifications;

FAs help with progression to a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship;

FAs support the development of career management and employability skills as part of the wider development of skills for learning, life and work;

It connects learners with employers and the wider world of work;

Through FAs, learners develop understanding of the responsibilities and duties placed on employers and employees;

FAs also support a flexible approach to work placements with better links to career aspirations as described in the Work Placement Standard.

Watch a playlist of YouTube videos from Apprenticeships Scot giving teacher testimonials about Foundation Apprenticeships.
PDF file: Skills Development Scotland - Benefits of Foundation Apprenticeships (1.9 MB)
What is the ambition for Foundation Apprenticeships?

The current focus is on meeting Scottish Government's ambition to make 5,000 Foundation Apprenticeship opportunities available in schools by the end of 2019, with the aim of embedding these in the senior phase curriculum offer in all secondary school's by 2020.

How are Foundation Apprenticeships being delivered throughout Scotland?

When first introduced, the standard delivery model for Foundation Apprenticeships was:

College-led co-ordination and delivery

Employer placement

Over two years starting in S5

Since then, Foundation Apprenticeships have developed with an increased range of partnerships and delivery models being developed to meet local needs. There are now a range of regional and local variations. For the academic year ahead, these include:

FAs delivered over one academic year. This is available in many local authorities depending on the specific frameworks involved. This will usually see pupils selecting a FA as two subjects over an academic year.

Knowledge components being delivered in school either through college, teaching or other learning provider, including direct involvement of school teachers in the delivery of parts of a FAs (e.g. specific unit).

Individual schools taking a lead role for coordinating delivery of a FA within a local cohort approach. This could involve timetabling, recruitment and delivery at a localised level.

Independent learning providers and local authorities taking a lead role in coordinating the delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships.

Local Authorities and employers directly linking participation in FAs to their own recruitment plans in key sectors.

Learning Providers have been working with Local Authorities and schools to find the model most appropriate in each area for 2019. For details on the local delivery plans please contact your local learning providers or get in touch with SDS by registering an interest through www.apprenticeships.scot/Foundation and searching by your school. You can also email SDS directly at newapprenticeships@sds.co.uk and they will connect you to your local learning providers.

What has the impact been?

Foundation Apprenticeships support the Scottish Government's Youth Employment Strategy, Developing the Young Workforce. Foundation Apprenticeships support:

Reducing youth unemployment;

Learners moving on to positive destinations;

Bringing education and employers closer together;

Opening more career pathways for young people.

What's been said?

John Swinney, Education Secretary, spoke of the benefits of Foundation Apprenticeships:

They are the chance to get a head start on a career by gaining industry-recognised qualifications, working on real projects and gaining the experience every employer looks for.

Tony McDaid, Executive Director of Education Resources, South Lanarkshire, said:

It's important to offer young people the choice of Foundation Apprenticeships because it gives them a wide variety of opportunity. As they're heading towards leaving school, young people are thinking about what they're wanting to do next - this gives them practical opportunities.

Graeme Hendry, SDS national manager for Foundation Apprenticeships, said:

Foundation Apprenticeships are closing the gap between the classroom and the workplace, with pupils seeing the benefits. Employers are telling us that pupils who have taken a Foundation Apprenticeship are more attractive candidates for apprenticeship jobs.

Fraser Wallace, Apprentice of the Year 2018, said:

My Foundation Apprenticeship has been a great way to make the transition from school to the workplace. It has helped me decide that this is what I want to do. I'm learning so much on the practical side and even more from the people I am working with.

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DYW senior phase developments - Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs)

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Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.

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Choose from a fantastic range of courses such as Accounting, Law and so much more.

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YASS, our Young Applicants in Schools Scheme, is designed to bridge the gap between school and university, college or employment and helps motivated students stand out from the crowd. It encourages independent learning and builds confidence. Taking part in YASS develops key skills like time management and using an online study environment.

Registration for YASS modules is organised through the school, although students deal directly with the OU when it comes to course work and assessment.

8,800 young people from almost 300 schools have taken Open University modules through YASS. Find out more:

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YASS, our Young Applicants in Schools Scheme, is designed to bridge the gap between school and university, college or employment and helps motivated students stand out from the crowd. It encourages independent learning and builds confidence. Taking part in YASS develops key skills like time management and using an online study environment.

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https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/ArtandDesign/AdvancedHigher

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Senior Phase Offer 26/27 | Dumfries and Galloway College

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Automotive Skills SFW @ SCQF Level 4

This qualification is designed to engage and motivate pupils who are interested in learning about the motor vehicle industry. It is aimed at learners who prefer and respond to 'hands-on' learning.
Tuesday PM - Dumfries Tuesday PM - Stranraer

Automotive Skills SFW @ SCQF Level 4

This qualification is designed to engage and motivate pupils who are interested in learning about the motor vehicle industry. It is aimed at learners who prefer and respond to 'hands-on' learning.

Thursday PM - In Person

UWS Healthcare Foundation Academy @ SCQF Level 5

This is a school Foundation Academy course delivered in partnership with UWS and the NHS. You will be a UWS Associate Student on the pathway towards a degree in nursing.

Completing this programme alongside other specific subjects at your school will mean you may go on to the level 6 Foundation Academy course whilst still at school next year.

Tuesday PM / Thursday PM - Hybrid

UWS Healthcare Foundation Academy @ SCQF Level 6

This is a school Foundation Academy course delivered in partnership with UWS and the NHS. You will be a UWS Associate Student on the pathway towards a degree in nursing.

Completing this programme alongside other specific subjects at your school will mean you may meet the entry criteria for nursing.

Tuesday PM / Thursday PM - Hybrid

Legal Studies NPA @ SCQF Level 6

The National Progression Award in Legal Studies at SCQF level 6 has been designed to provide you with a fundamental knowledge of Scots Law, which will primarily facilitate progression into further academic qualifications but may be useful for entry-level employment in a range of sectors.

Tuesday PM - Online

Don't just take our word for it-hear from the students themselves!
Our College Academy transforms futures, helping senior pupils gain qualifications and real-world experience.

Discover the inspiring success stories of students who've taken this exciting step and see how College Academy has helped them achieve their goals.

Ready to be inspired?
Find out more

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Senior Phase Offer 23/24 | Dumfries and Galloway College

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For Academic Session 2026-27 e-Sgoil is offering a range of online National Qualifications, that learners anywhere in Scotland can access, by bringing learners from different schools, across Scotland, together to form a viable cohort.

For most courses, the class size will be between a minimum of 8 learners, up to a maximum of 30 learners. Participating schools/local authorities will be charged £800 for each learner undertaking a course.

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Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

2021

There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21.

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries Audio presentation Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional resources session 2020-22

Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.

Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Course Reports

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Find SQA Higher Biology past papers, specimen question papers and course specification and important subject updates here.

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Professional Development Awards (PDAs) extend or broaden professional or vocational skills and are linked to National Occupational Standards. The PDA in Scottish Football Association: Refereeing at SCQF level 7 is designed to equip individuals with knowledge and understanding of Scottish Football Association (SFA) refereeing, concentrating on knowledge and understanding of the Laws of the Game of football. It also includes learning about formal controls, misconduct, match reports and fitness standards for referees. This knowledge is drawn together by refereeing a football match.

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Media studies brings communication, culture, and technology together. With a focus on critical analysis and creative expression, students learn to understand the impact of media on society.

You could follow many career paths, from journalism, public relations, and advertising to content creation, digital marketing, and media production. The evolving nature of media provides opportunities to engage with emerging technologies, influencing the way we consume and share information.

Whether aspiring to be a content creator, media strategist, or cultural analyst, a foundation in media studies opens doors to exciting and influential career possibilities in the ever-evolving global media landscape

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Find Higher Media past papers, specimen question papers, course specification, and subject updates, here.