Publications

Achievement Counts 2008: A students' guide to credits and qualifications

A PDF leaflet which provides useful information about the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.

Lifelong Partners: Scotland's schools and colleges building the foundations of a Lifelong Learning Society

A guide from the Scottish Government for schools, colleges and local authorities on building the foundations of a lifelong learning strategy.

National Qualifications - A quick Guide

An brief guidebook for parents, carers and adult returners on the basic facts about NQs and the range of qualifications available, including Standard Grades, National Courses and National Units. Includes useful sources and frequently asked questions.

National Qualifications Consultation (2008)

A Scottish Government consultation on the next generation of National Qualifications in Scotland. This 2008 publication sets out a range of proposals designed to ensure that National Qualifications fully reflect Curriculum for Excellence and equip Scottish young people for the demands of the Twenty-first Century.

National Qualifications: an introduction for employers

This guide gives you the basic facts about National Qualifications (NQs) in Scotland and tells you about the range of qualifications avaliable.

SCQF revised framework

A detailed version of the SCQF revised qualification framework, which highlights how each learning programme relates to each other.