SQA Advisory Council
The SQA Advisory Council was established under the Scottish Qualifications Authority Act 2002 as a body independent from the SQA Board to consider and provide advice to the SQA and Scottish Ministers.
The Advisory Council is a unique partnership that provides a representation of SQA's stakeholders. The Council’s primary role is to consider and advise on matters relating to SQA’s qualifications, awards and functions.
The aim of the Council is to offer sound and well-informed advice to SQA on the needs and views of stakeholders as well as working in such a way that recognises and involves key stakeholders as part of a commitment to openness.
Advisory Council Members
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Convenor (SQA Board member)
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SQA Board member
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Chief Executive
YouthLink Scotland
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Director
Skills Development Scotland
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Vice Principal
Edinburgh University
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Assistant Principal
Fife College
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Member (Education Committee)
Educational Institute of Scotland
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Chief Executive
Scottish Training Federation
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Head of Education (Senior Phase), South Lanarkshire Council
Related Information
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330
External Web Links
- Standards Commission website