Two major milestones have been met on the route towards the introduction of Scotland’s new National Qualifications by Scottish Qualifications Authority and Education Scotland.

SQA has published the final Course, Unit and Assessment Specifications for the 197 new National Qualifications at National 2, National 3, National 4, National 5 and Higher levels.

Simultaneously, Education Scotland has published a suite of practical advice and guidance for teachers and lecturers to support them in preparing for implementing key aspects of the new qualifications.

The material from both organisations is available to download from their websites:

www.sqa.org.uk/curriculumforexcellence

www.educationscotland.gov.uk/nq

Further information can be found in SQA’s press release