Qualifications Scotland
Qualifications Scotland is Scotland's national awarding body (formerly Scottish Qualficiation Authority, SQA), designing and delivering trusted qualifications that recognise knowledge and skills. Based in Scotland, they create qualifications that are valued and used worldwide.
The organisation supports learners, educators and employers through expert guidance and bespoke solutions, adapting to the changing needs of learners and the economy. Qualifications Scotland is committed to transparency in decision-making and continuously seeks new ways to improve its services.
Qualifications Scotland collaborates with thousands of education and training professionals and industry experts to develop and deliver relevant qualifications.
The organisation works in partnership with learners, schools, colleges, universities, training providers and employers. This ensures qualifications accurately assess what learners know and can do. These qualifications create meaningful pathways for lifelong learning and successful careers.
Windsor Park is a registered centre for delivering Qualifications Scotland awards. This means in addition to being submitted for qualifications through their mainstream courses, our learners can study for qualifications in courses taught by Windsor Park staff that are not available in mainstream classes.
Alternative Assessment Arrangements (AAA)
Deaf students may be eligible for Alternative Assessment Arrangements. These arrangements enable learners with additional support needs to access qualifications and to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in assessments.
More information can be found here Assessment arrangements guide for learners - Qualifications Scotland
The adjustments available can include:
- Extra time
- Separate accommodation
- Reader or live speaker
- Use of sign language in the exam Using sign language in exams - Qualifications Scotland
Windsor Park staff will support students through their assessments, including translating any sign language used by the students in their exams.