SCQF Partnership

28/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Castlemilk High School on achieving the SCQF School Ambassador Silver Award! 🥈👏

This well-earned recognition celebrates the school’s dedication to helping young people better understand their qualifications and the many pathways available to them for the future.

A fantastic achievement that reflects the hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment of pupils, staff, and the wider school community. 🌟

Well done to everyone at Castlemilk High School on this brilliant success! 🎓✨

26/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to everyone at Alford Academy on achieving the SCQF School Ambassador Silver Award! 🥈👏

This fantastic achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment shown by pupils, staff, and the wider school community in promoting awareness and understanding of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.

The Silver Award recognises the school’s ongoing efforts to help young people make informed choices about their learning pathways and future opportunities — a brilliant milestone to celebrate! 🌟

Well done to all involved on this well-deserved recognition. Here’s to continued success and inspiring even more learners i

Check them out on our School Ambassador wall - https://scqf.org.uk/support/educators/school-ambassador-programme/school-ambassador-wall/

21/05/2026

Learning at Work Week is a great time to explore new skills and learning opportunities.

The SCQF Register can help you find qualifications, compare SCQF levels and plan your next steps.

Start exploring today - visit www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/scqf-register/

20/05/2026

Thinking about a new job or returning to education? You may have come across the term SCQF level — but what does it mean? 💡

The Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) helps you understand and compare qualifications in Scotland by assigning them a level based on how challenging they are.

This Learning at Work Week, understanding your SCQF level can help you:
✔️ Recognise the value of your existing qualifications
✔️ Explore opportunities for workplace learning and progression
✔️ Plan your next learning or career step with confidence

Watch our animation to learn more, and discover the SCQF level of your qualifications at https://scqf.org.uk/the-framework/interactive-framework/

19/05/2026

This Learning at Work Week, take time to understand the qualifications you already have 🎓

Qualifications in Scotland have evolved over the years - and our guide shows how older qualifications such as O' Grades, Standard Grades and Intermediates compare to today’s qualifications.

Understanding your qualifications can make it easier to see where you are — and where you could go next.

Learn more athttps://scqf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/old-v-new.pdf

Plan the next steps in your learning journey at https://scqf.org.uk/support/learners/adult-learners/

18/05/2026

💡 It’s Learning at Work Week, and we’re highlighting how you can fast-track the next steps in your learning journey.

Did you know the skills and experience you already have could help you access university — even if you don’t meet the traditional entry requirements?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises the knowledge and skills you’ve gained through work, volunteering and life experience. It could help you:
✔️ Gain entry to college or university
✔️ Fast-track your studies through direct entry into year 2 or 3
✔️ Gain exemption for certain modules

RPL can save you time and money on your learning journey.

Learn more at our RPL Hub - www.scqf.org.uk/rpl-hub

15/05/2026

Have you signed up yet? 👇

If you don't fancy waiting on the postie on Results Day...then sign up to My Qualifications Scotland.

All you need is:

✔️your Scottish Candidate Number (SCN)
✔️an email address

Register to receive your by text or email: info.qualifications.gov.scot/MyQualificationsScotland

13/05/2026

We’re delighted to celebrate Clydeview Academy, Gourock achieving Gold status in the SCQF School Ambassador Programme 🌟

This fantastic achievement recognises the commitment, enthusiasm and hard work of the pupils and staff who have championed the SCQF and helped raise awareness of learning pathways and opportunities.

Achieving Gold demonstrates outstanding engagement and dedication to supporting young people to understand the value of their learning.

Well done to everyone involved – a brilliant accomplishment and a credit to the whole Inverclyde school community 👏

Check them out on our School Ambassador wall at https://scqf.org.uk/support/educators/school-ambassador-programme/school-ambassador-wall

11/05/2026

What if the experience you’ve already gained at work could help you earn a degree?

Our latest case study shares Joanne’s story. Joanne, an employee at North Ayrshire Council, used her workplace experience to demonstrate she already met the learning outcomes of year one of a Business & Project Management degree at the University of the West of Scotland.

This meant she was able to progress straight into year two - saving time and money, and avoiding repeating learning she had already achieved through her job.

This was made possible through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), a process that formally recognises existing skills and knowledge and applies them towards a qualification - helping learners fast-track their studies.

🎥 Watch Joanne’s story in full: https://scqf.org.uk/case-studies/case-study/joannes-story-fast-tracking-a-degree-with-recognition-of-prior-learning/

Discover if RPL could work for you at https://scqf.org.uk/rpl-hub/

08/05/2026

Not sure what ‘SCQF level’ means in a job advert?
We’re here to help! 💡

An SCQF level shows how difficult a qualification is. The levels range from 1 to 12 and go from basic to more advanced learning. For example, a Higher is at SCQF level 6, while a PhD is at SCQF level 12.

✅ Discover your SCQF level at https://scqf.org.uk/the-framework/know-your-scqf-level/