Glenwood Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF): All you need to know to help your child.
Every qualification we have in school is accredited to a National Standard awarded by the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). The SCQF has 12 levels. The different levels indicate the level of difficulty of a particular qualification, with 12 being the most challenging (typically a doctoral degree). Qualifications are diverse and understanding Levels and Credit points is very important so that you can help your child plan their learning journey. The link below introduces the SCQF:
What is the SCQF?Levels and Credit points are assigned to different courses. If you want to know more about this please click the link below!
Scotland’s qualifications landscape has changed considerable over the years. From O’ Grades and Standard Grades, through to today’s Nationals and National Progression Awards, it can be difficult to understand the changes. The link below will help you relate qualifications from your education to today’s qualifications.
Old Qualifications Versus New Qualifications
At Glenwood we are offering much more than just the traditional National and Higher qualifications. We offer Skills For Work, National Progression Awards (NPAs) and Foundation Apprenticeships with links to college. Some qualifications conclude with an exam, while some focus on continual assessment, which many pupils find suits them better. The link below helps you see where qualifications sit compared to others. the Interactive Framework allows you to select courses and qualifications.
Interactive Framework FInally, at Glenwood we are passionate about ensuring that pupils, parents, teachers and local employers and colleges are knowledgeable about the SCQF because this will mean our pupils can choose courses with confidence. We are on the journey to become an SCQF School Ambassador. This important recognition supports our efforts to empower pupils in making their decisions.