Independent Commission for Land-Based Learning - review and implementation plan: SG response - progress report
Progress of the actions in response to all the recommendations from the Review of Land-Based Learning in the 12 months since the Scottish Government response report was published.
Recommendation 5:
Ensure that accreditation bodies (at all curriculum levels) have sufficient capacity to respond timeously to review existing awards and develop new awards, guaranteeing the skills and knowledge requirements of the Sector are met.
Output
Identify options for a change in scope with a view to providing advice to Ministers.
Implementing Actions
Flexible qualifications and the reform of the post-school education and skills system were highlighted in our response to the review. As part of this work, a Short Life working group on the scope of accreditation has been established. A series of stakeholder events have also taken place. Ministers will be asked to consider options for change early in 2025.
Progress Update
The final meeting of the Short Life Working Group was held in February 2025. An options paper on the scope of accreditation of Qualifications Scotland (QS) and its oversight role of all publicly funded qualifications in Scotland, developed by Scottish Government officials, was discussed during the group’s final meeting and the Group’s input has been incorporated into the paper. Advice will be sent to Ministers in due course.
Timescales
Spring 2025 – expected to be met.
Milestones
Stakeholder engagement meetings carried out Autumn 2024 – complete.
Short life working group meeting notes and action taken - Early 2025 – complete.
Submission of advice to Ministers in Spring 2025 - in progress.
Contact
Email: ruralpolicymailbox@gov.scot