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• SQA publishes summary of appeal outcomes for National Qualifications in 2024
• Scottish set text list for English courses updated to include more modern and diverse works

  The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has published its new list of Scottish set texts for National 5 and Higher English courses for implementation from session 2025-26. This follows an extensive consultation that heard the views of teachers, learners, and literary experts from across the country.

• SQA launches 'Your Voice' panels to help learners, teachers, and parents shape Qualifications Scotland

  The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is today launching a ‘Your Voice’ campaign, calling on Scotland’s learners, teachers, lecturers, parents, and carers to sign up to new partnership panels.

• Roadmap to Qualifications Scotland unveiled, pledging to reset relationships with learners and teachers

  An ambitious blueprint for Scotland's new qualifications body is published today, marking the start of a year-long transition from SQA to Qualifications Scotland.

• SQA supports the College Development Network College Awards in its 25th year

  SQA sponsored the Judges’ Award category and this year’s winner was Dundee and Angus College.