A new term and a shiny new plaque is heading its way to St John's Academy!
Over the past five years, staff at the Perth school have been working to increase the variety of qualifications and awards available to pupils.
View the school on our School Ambassador wall at buff.ly/z3Xmfp2
As if all those Easter eggs over the break weren’t sweet enough… 🍫✨
Pupils and staff at St Ninian’s High School, in Kirkintilloch, have come back today to even sweeter news - they’ve achieved Gold in the SCQF School Ambassador Recognition Programme! 🥇👏
Check them out on our wall at
Is your child leaving school but isn't sure what’s next? 🎓💭
The SCQF can help them:
✅ Understand their qualifications
✅ Explore their options
✅ Find routes to uni, college, or apprenticeships
Remember - there’s more than one route to get to where they want to go!
🔗https://buff.ly/rP3PZXF
An exciting opportunity is now open to support the next phase of digital innovation at the SCQF Partnership.
📅 Deadline: Friday 24 April 2026
👇 Download the full tender document and find out more at scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...
📚 One week to go until exams begin! First up on 22 April, it's Spanish, with the National 5 exam in the afternoon. If you sat O' Grades, Standard Grades & Intermediates, you may be confused by what a 'National 5' is.
Our guide shows how older qualifications compare to today's.
Info: buff.ly/9ACjpqB
We’re hiring! 📣
Join the SCQF Partnership as our new Executive Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our small but mighty team, contribute to meaningful projects, and help make a real difference to learners and employers across Scotland.
Find out more at: buff.ly/qz9ww4H
We’re celebrating Inverkeithing High School 🎉
Achieving Bronze in the SCQF School Ambassador Recognition Programme marks an important step in the Fife school's journey to expanding the range of qualifications on offer. Check them out on our School Ambassador Wall: scqf.org.uk/support/educ...
Do you have a child in secondary school?
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is looking for feedback from parents and carers to help shape its careers service.
All entrants have the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher.
🔗 sds.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🎓 Your employees could already be closer to a university degree than you think.
Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the skills and experience your workforce can count towards entry to a university course, or even advanced entry into year 2 or 3.
Learn more at lnkd.in/eCCsvHHG
📣 Have you left school, but aren't sure what’s next?
🎯 The SCQF can help you:
✅ Understand your qualifications
✅ Explore all your options (not just the 'traditional' ones)
✅ Discover pathways
🔗 Visit scqf.org.uk/support/lear... or to start planning your future!
An exciting opportunity is now open to support the next phase of digital innovation at the SCQF Partnership.
We’re inviting tenders for the design and development of an interactive eLearning pilot.
👇 Download the full tender document and find out more at scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...
👏 A huge well done to Vale of Leven Academy! 👏
The @wdcouncil.bsky.social school has achieved Bronze in the SCQF School Ambassador Recognition Programme.🥉
Check them out on our School Ambassador Wall: scqf.org.uk/support/educ...
Great work from @sl-trinityhs.bsky.social pupils! They really are a cut above! 💇♀️
Is your child sitting exams in the next few months?
Download the Your Exams booklet from @qualifications.gov.scot - it contains everything you need to know about National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams: info.qualifications.gov.scot/YourExams
#AllLearningCounts
Are you an experienced accountant or risk professional? We’re looking for a new Chair for the SCQF Partnership’s Audit and Risk Committee as we move forward at an exciting and critical time for learning, qualifications and workforce development in Scotland.
Learn more at scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...
Helping young people prepare for life beyond school has never been more important.
At Clydeview Academy in Inverclyde, pupils are gaining real-world business experience through the Young Enterprise Company Programme at SCQF Level 6.
🎥 Watch the case study: scqf.org.uk/case-studies...
Curious how qualifications make it onto Scotland's framework for qualifications – #SCQF? 🤔
They go through a process called credit rating to ensure they meet rigorous quality standards ✅
🎥 Watch our animation to learn more
🔗 Learn more: scqf.org.uk/support/cred...
Designing learning or training programmes? Make sure your learning outcomes and assessments are hitting the mark.
🎥We've have a suite of videos, packed with guidance on best practice in creating learning outcomes and assessment.
👉 Watch now: scqf.org.uk/support/cred...
#SCQF #LifelongLearning
🤷♂️Confused about how Armed Forces qualifications equate to Scotland’s qualifications? Let us help: 👉scqf.org.uk/support/learners/service... to find out more.
#Navy #RAF #Army
Not sure what ‘SCQF level’ means in a job advert?
We’re here to help! 💡
An SCQF level shows how difficult a qualification is. The levels range from 1 to 12 and go from basic to more advanced learning.
✅ Discover your SCQF level at scqf.org.uk/the-framewor...
#SCQF #KnowYourLevel #JobHunt
Writing a job advert?
🎯 Instead of ask for specific qualifications, like a degree, ask for an #SCQF level to attract a wider range of applicants.
Not sure which SCQF level fits the role?
We can help 👉 scqf.org.uk/support/empl...
#HR #Recruitment #AllLearningCounts
We’re pleased to announce the organisations that have secured funding to have their interdisciplinary learning programmes and added to the SCQF.
We received 24 fantastic applications, making it a tough task to select just 7.
Find out who secured funding at:
📢 SCQF Ambassador Schools!
We have a range of resources to support your SCQF journey:
✅ Pupil Ambassador Training
📱 Social Media Toolkit
📖 Pupil Guide
📸 Criteria Snapshot
📌 Criteria Guidance
🔗 scqf.org.uk/support/educ...
#SCQFSchools #Education #AllLearningCounts
🔍 Do you know your #SCQF level?
📚 Knowing your SCQF level can help you plan your next steps in education, or in your career 💼
👉 Find yours today: scqf.org.uk/the-framewor...
#AllLearningCounts
What if you could earn a degree in just a year?
Fast-track your way through university with Recognition of Prior Learning.
Find out how it works 👉 scqf.org.uk/rpl-hub
#AllLearningCounts #RPL
🤔 Not sure what a qualification means? The SCQF helps employers compare different qualifications, making hiring & staff development easier.
📽️ Watch our video to learn how the #SCQF can help!
🔗 Find out more: scqf.org.uk/support/empl...
We’re looking for an experienced event management agency to support our 25th Anniversary Conference in September 2026 🎉
We’re seeking support with event logistics, speaker liaison, coordination and on-the-day delivery.
📄 Find out more at scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...
🗓 Deadline: Wednesday, 1 April
Looking for a new job? 🤔
Not sure what SCQF levels on job adverts mean?
We’ve got you covered. ✅
Find your SCQF level and understand how your qualifications match the role at scqf.org.uk/the-framewor...
#SCQF #JobSearch #AllLearningCounts
🎓 Confused by how older Scottish qualifications compare to newer ones?
Our diagram shows where qualifications like Standard Grades & Intermediates sit on the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
No matter when you studied, your learning still counts.
Info: scqf.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Speed up your employee's learning journey with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
By reflecting on what skills and knowledge they've earned on the job, employees could fast-track onto year 2 or 3 of a degree course.
Learn more at scqf.org.uk/rpl-hub/rpl-...
#AllLearningCounts #RPL #CPD
