{"id":1561,"date":"2026-06-03T14:28:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/?page_id=1561"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:28:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:28:39","slug":"scqf-scottish-credit-and-qualifications-framework","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/scqf-scottish-credit-and-qualifications-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Purpose of the Framework<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1571\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/scqf-scottish-credit-and-qualifications-framework\/scqflogo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03142409\/SCQFlogo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"307,304\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SCQFlogo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03142409\/SCQFlogo-300x297.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03142409\/SCQFlogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1571 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03142409\/SCQFlogo-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03142409\/SCQFlogo-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03142409\/SCQFlogo.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework helps learners, parents and employers better understand the<strong> wide range<\/strong> of <strong>qualifications<\/strong> and <strong>learning pathways<\/strong> available to young people in Scotland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The framework <strong>brings together<\/strong> qualifications from schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeships and wider achievement programmes into <strong>one clear system<\/strong>, showing the<strong> level of learning achieved<\/strong> and the amount of <strong>credit gained<\/strong>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1566\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/scqf-scottish-credit-and-qualifications-framework\/framework\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03134351\/Framework.png\" data-orig-size=\"1170,820\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Framework\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03134351\/Framework-300x210.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03134351\/Framework-1024x718.png\" class=\"wp-image-1566 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03134351\/Framework-300x210.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"307\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03134351\/Framework-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03134351\/Framework-1024x718.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03134351\/Framework-768x538.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03134351\/Framework.png 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The SCQF at Inverclyde Academy<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Inverclyde Academy, we are committed to ensuring that all young people are <strong>supported to achieve success<\/strong> through <strong>pathways which reflect their individual strengths, interests and future aspirations<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through our work with the SCQF, we aim to raise awareness of the value of <strong>all<\/strong> <strong>learning<\/strong> and <strong>achievement<\/strong>, helping pupils and families to better understand <strong>progression routes<\/strong> into further education, higher education, training and employment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ongoing Work<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of our <strong>ongoing commitment<\/strong> to improving learner pathways and attainment, we are continuing to develop opportunities for pupils to recognise and celebrate achievement across <strong>all areas of school life<\/strong>. This work also supports\u00a0 our whole-school commitment to <strong>promoting learner understanding<\/strong> of qualifications, skills, progression and achievement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We encourage parents, carers and pupils to explore the information and resources available throughout this section of the website to <strong>support<\/strong> our young people to make<strong>\u00a0informed choices<\/strong> and effectively <strong>plan for the future.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Use the links below to help inform you of the pathway options available to you<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compare qualification types and levels using the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03135014\/Framework.pdf\">Framework<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Understand how new qualifications compare to old in this table of <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03135622\/Previous-vs-Current-Qualifications.pdf\">Previous vs Current Qualifications<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore Inverclyde Academy&#8217;s current departmental pathways and progression routes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> using the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/05\/29103759\/SP-Options-Booklet-26-27-FINAL.pdf\">SP Options Booklet &#8211; 26-27<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Parents and Carers can find information to support their child in this <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/inverclydeacademy\/uploads\/sites\/7221\/2026\/06\/03141410\/Get-To-Know-The-SCQF-Parents-Carers-Guide-Handout-1.pdf\">Parents &amp; Carers Guide<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Purpose of the Framework The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework helps learners, parents and employers better understand the wide range of qualifications and learning pathways available to young people in Scotland. The framework brings together qualifications from schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeships and wider achievement programmes into one clear system, showing the level of learning &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/scqf-scottish-credit-and-qualifications-framework\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7655,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1561","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1561","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7655"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1561"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1573,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1561\/revisions\/1573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/inverclydeacademy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}