SCQF Partnership

SCQF Partnership The SCQF is Scotland's qualification framework. The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is Scotland’s national qualifications framework.

You can use it to understand the level of difficulty of qualifications in Scotland, and plan the next steps in your learning journey. The SCQF supports lifelong learning and can:

• help people of all ages and circumstances to access appropriate education and training over their lifetime, so as to fulfil their personal, social and economic potential
• help employers, learners and the general publi

c to understand the full range of Scottish qualifications, how qualifications relate to each other and to other forms of learning, and how different types of qualification can contribute to improving the skills of the workforce.

🎓 Confused by how older Scottish qualifications compare to newer ones?Our diagram shows where qualifications like Standa...
07/09/2026

🎓 Confused by how older Scottish qualifications compare to newer ones?

Our diagram shows where qualifications like Standard Grades & Intermediates sit on the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

No matter when you studied, your learning still counts.

More info:https://scqf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/old-v-new.pdf

🎉 The countdown is on to SCQF Week 2026!This year is extra special as we mark 25 years of the Scottish Credit and Qualif...
27/08/2026

🎉 The countdown is on to SCQF Week 2026!

This year is extra special as we mark 25 years of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

From 21 to 25 September, we’ll be looking back at 25 years of learning journeys, while also looking to the future of education.

📅 Save the date and join us throughout the week as we celebrate 25 years of the SCQF.

Find out what’s planned and how you can get involved at https://scqf.org.uk/news-and-blog/join-us-to-celebrate-scqf-week-2026/

📚 Teachers – have you seen our new SCQF guides?With the new school year getting underway, now is a great time to make su...
18/08/2026

📚 Teachers – have you seen our new SCQF guides?

With the new school year getting underway, now is a great time to make sure pupils and their parents and carers have a clear understanding of the SCQF, and qualifications and pathways available to them.

We have two updated SCQF guides available for schools:

👨‍👩‍👧 For parents and carers
🎓 For pupils

You can view both guides online, or order printed copies for your school.

👉 Parents and carers guide:https://scqf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Parent-leaflet-updated-2026-web.pdf
👉 Pupil guide:https://scqf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pupil-Leaflet-2026-web-March-2026.pdf
📦 Order copies by emailing [email protected]

📚 A new school year means new goals – and Castlemilk High School’s SCQF Ambassadors have already set theirs.They went fr...
17/08/2026

📚 A new school year means new goals – and Castlemilk High School’s SCQF Ambassadors have already set theirs.

They went from bronze to silver SCQF status in just a few months through our School Ambassador Programme. 👏

They’ve been helping their fellow pupils and parents and carers understand the different qualifications and pathways available at the Glasgow City Council school.

Now, as a new term gets underway, they’re setting their sights on gold. 🥇

👉 Read the full story at https://scqf.org.uk/news-and-blog/every-achievement-counts-how-castlemilk-high-school-is-changing-the-way-young-people-see-themselves/

🌿 What if therapy didn't always happen in a counselling room?From woodland walks to campfires, outdoor environments can ...
14/08/2026

🌿 What if therapy didn't always happen in a counselling room?

From woodland walks to campfires, outdoor environments can help people build confidence, process emotions and improve wellbeing.

Our latest blog explores a qualification from The Therapy Adventure at SCQF level 7 that's helping outdoor professionals combine adventure with therapeutic practice.

🍃 Read the blog to discover how outdoor learning and therapy are coming together - https://scqf.org.uk/news-and-blog/doing-therapy-differently-outdoor-adventure-therapy-at-scqf-level-7/

13/08/2026

🙋‍♂️ Know someone who has just left school?

My World of Work's School Leavers Toolkit helps connect them to jobs, courses, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities.

📣Take a look and spread the word!👉 myworldofwork.co.uk/career-help/school-leavers-toolkit/

🏊 A new qualification is making waves!The STA Swimming Teacher Qualification is now part of the Scottish Credit and Qual...
11/08/2026

🏊 A new qualification is making waves!

The STA Swimming Teacher Qualification is now part of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), helping learners and employers better understand the value and level of the qualification.

At SCQF level 7, it's the same level as difficulty as an HNC or Advanced Higher.

Want to know why this matters and what it means for future swimming teachers?

💦 Dive into our latest blog to find out more.

🔗 Visit https://scqf.org.uk/news-and-blog/take-the-plunge-with-swim-teacher-qualification-at-scqf-level-7/

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