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📣UPDATE: Our Bluesky profile is changing.

SQA will soon transition to Qualifications Scotland. When this happens, you'll notice that our Bluesky profile and handle will change.

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📣 Change to our Bluesky account: 1 day to go!

When we transition to Qualifications Scotland tomorrow, Sunday 1 February, you'll notice that our Bluesky profile will change to reflect this.

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January 31, 2026 at 10:20 AM
📣 The Scottish Government has announced the chair and members of the inaugural Qualifications Scotland Board, which has representation from teachers, lecturers, learners, employers and employee relations.

We're delighted to welcome six new members.

👉 info.sqa.org.uk/3LVBKQI
January 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
UPDATE: Changes to our Bluesky account.

📆On 1 February our Bluesky profile and handle will change to reflect our transition to Qualifications Scotland.

You don't need to take any action when this happens - you will continue to receive our latest updates.

Thanks for your continued engagement.
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 AM
🙋Become an invigilator and play a key role in the 2026 exams!

No experience required - you’ll be given full training before the exams begin.

Contact your local school, college or training provider for available opportunities.

Learn more about the role in general ➡️ info.sqa.org.uk/46HzqnY
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM
👋Calling all teachers of the subjects listed below!👇

We're looking for your help in marking this year's National Qualifications exams.

Learn about the many benefits of getting involved, and apply today: info.sqa.org.uk/4nTXN7s
January 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM
📣UPDATE: Our Bluesky profile is changing.

SQA will soon transition to Qualifications Scotland. When this happens, you'll notice that our Bluesky profile and handle will change.

💡If you currently follow SQA on Bluesky, then you don't need to take any action to continue to receive updates.
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
We’re recruiting markers for this year’s National Qualifications exams.

Craig says marking for SQA has improved his teaching, and helped him progress in his career.

Read more about Craig’s experience, and apply for current opportunities: https://ow.ly/rtmA50XSQMJ
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
In the run up to our transition to Qualifications Scotland, we're revisiting inspiring learner stories.

At Baldragon Academy, learners are gaining transferable skills, thanks to the NPA Beekeeping.🐝

Here's a reminder of why it's such a buzz-worthy qualification: info.sqa.org.uk/4nydbpE
January 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
🙋Would you like to be part of the booming wellness industry?

With our NC Wellness Therapies you'll cover topics including massage and healthy eating.🥕

On completion you can choose to progress to our HNC/HND Complimentary Therapies.

Find out more: info.sqa.org.uk/4gB8NDj
January 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Contact your local school, college or training provider to find out about invigilator opportunities for the 2026 exams.

You’ll be given full training and will be supported by a Chief Invigilator.

You can learn about the role in general on our website: info.sqa.org.uk/46HzqnY
January 8, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Before our transition to Qualifications Scotland, we're revisiting inspiring learner stories.

These include Jude turning his passion for hands-on learning into a career in renewable energy.🤩

Take a look back at his journey: info.sqa.org.uk/48klMIy
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Marking for SQA is a fantastic form of CPD.

If you’re a teacher of these subjects, then why not give it a go?👇

Apply to become a marker for this year's National Qualifications exams: info.sqa.org.uk/4nTXN7s
January 6, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Got a keen interest in photography? Our NPA covers...

📸 photography genres & concepts
📸 taking the perfect shot of people & places
📸 working with photographic images

Put your future in the frame and find out more: info.sqa.org.uk/4amMt0b
January 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
🤩 2025 learner highlight: pupils brew up career opportunities.☕

Back in August we shared how learners at Dunbar Grammar School have been serving up coffees to fellow pupils as part of the Barista Skills Award.

Take a look back: ▶️info.sqa.org.uk/3HS0tDl
December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We hope you all have a fantastic festive season!🎄☃️Our phone lines are now closed and will re-open on Monday 5 January.

If you need to get in touch with us before then, you can fill in our customer enquiry form,& we'll get back to you when our offices reopen. ➡️ https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/77338.html
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Have you considered becoming an exam invigilator?

You’ll play an important role in maintaining the quality of qualification assessments.

Reach out to your local school, college or training provider to find out about opportunities.

Learn about the role in general: info.sqa.org.uk/46HzqnY
December 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📢 Parents and carers – Your National Qualifications is handy guide for learners who are completing coursework, and sitting exams next year.

Why not take a look? It’s available to download now. 👉 info.sqa.org.uk/43beMKF
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
📣Teachers! Marking for SQA is a great opportunity to make connections.

You'll also gain knowledge and experience that will help you in your teaching.💪

We're recruiting now: info.sqa.org.uk/4nTXN7s
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Struggling to create a showstopper cake this festive season? 🍰

After undertaking our HNC Bakery you'll be sure to wow your guests. The qualification even covers the design of sugar craft flower displays! 🌸

Learn more➡️: sqa.org.uk/sqa/106447.html
December 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Schools, colleges and training providers are recruiting invigilators for the 2026 exams. You’ll be given full training!

Get in touch with your local school, college or training provider to chat about opportunities.

Learn about the role in general on our website: info.sqa.org.uk/46HzqnY
December 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🤩 2025 learner highlight: Emily scores career goal.⚽

Earlier this year we were delighted to share how Emily turned her love of football into a career path, thanks to a Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media.👏

Be inspired by her story once again: info.sqa.org.uk/45J0ktX
December 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🙋Are you a teacher considering marking for SQA?

Aberdeenshire-based Fiona says she received excellent support in her early years of marking.

She now enjoys helping colleagues, in her role as a marking Team Leader.

Read Fiona's story, and learn about current opportunities: info.sqa.org.uk/4nTXN7s
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📣 Teachers and lecturers – our Understanding Standards event and webinar programme continues into January.

🔎 And remember you can also access subject-specific online resources which will help you prepare your learners for assessment.

Find all the details: info.sqa.org.uk/4jAiqDo
December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🗓️ EXAM TIMETABLE UPDATE: We’ve listened to feedback and made final changes to the 2026 exam timetable in the following subjects:

🔵Health and Food Technology
🔵Music
🔵Urdu

All other exams remain unchanged. Learn more: https://ow.ly/varN50XGjTn
December 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We had a fantastic time celebrating the achievements of Scotland's colleges at last week's College Development Network College Awards.🎉

It was an inspiring evening which recognised the achievements of college staff and learners.🤩

Find out more about this fantastic event: info.sqa.org.uk/3KE1ZdC
December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM