From SQA

The Exceptional Circumstances Consideration service is now open and requests can be made through SQA Connect

When you submit evidence for SQA to consider, please send only academic evidence. This can include Unit assessments, coursework, mock tests and class tests – with the instruments of assessment where applicable. Please do not send any documentation in support of the exceptional circumstance reason, such as medical certificates or Head of Centre letters. You must retain this at the centre and not send it to SQA. When our examiners review exceptional circumstance requests, they do not take into consideration the reason the request has been made.

You’ll find more detailed information on submitting an Exceptional Circumstances request in Exceptional Circumstances Consideration: Guidance and user guide for centres, which is available in the ‘Documents’ section on SQA Connect. If you have any questions, please contact the Exceptional Circumstances helpdesk at ec.enquiries@sqa.org.uk or on 0345 213 6640.

Commonwealth Games legacy engagement event

On 10 June, we’re running an awareness-raising event in Glasgow for FE college staff. SQA was involved in developing the guide for the Games volunteers – the Clyde-siders. The event will feature updates on how the Volunteering Options guide can help volunteers recognise and enhance their skills; how Glasgow 2014 is linking with the further education sector; and opportunities for the 15,000 Clyde-siders to make the most of the skills and experiences they will take away from the Games. See our webpage at http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/70126.html for more information and to book a place.

SQA Update

NQ Notification of changes to Unit Specifications and Frameworks 2013/14 can be found at : http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/68833.html/

Professional Update And You Event – Friday 16 MAY 2014

The EIS and West Lothian Council are holding a joint Professional Update event on Friday 16 May 2014 in Deans Community High School, Eastwood Park, Livingston EH54 8PS from 1.30 pm to 4 pm.

We are delighted to advise that the keynote speakers at the event on 16 May will be:

Ken Muir, Chief Executive, GTC(S)

Larry Flanagan, EIS General Secretary

Elaine Cook, Head of Service, West Lothian Council

Toni Cameron, EIS West Lothian Learning Rep

The keynotes will be followed by a panel discussion where you can ask the questions YOU want to ask about Professional Update and how it will affect you. To register please email Lyn McClintock, EIS National CPD and Learning Rep Co-ordinator lmcclintock@eis.org.uk as soon as possible but no later than Wednesday 30 April 2014 to ensure your place at this important event.

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