The validation event for NPA Esports was held last Wednesday afternoon. The purpose of validation is for people, who are independent of the development, to review the proposed qualification and ensure that it’s fit for purpose. It was a high quality panel, comprising representatives of industry (Esports Scotland), university (University of Glasgow), colleges (Dundee & Angus), schools and national organisations (Education Scotland) among others. The outcome was that we’ve been asked to change a few things and say more about…

We’re looking for experienced teachers, lecturers and trainers to join the External Verification team. External Verifiers (EVs) are responsible for maintaining national standards across SQA centres (in Scotland, the wider UK and internationally). It’s a paid role and a fantastic form of professional development since you get to experience how different centres deliver SQA qualifications. We’re particularly looking for people with school or university experience but college and training centre staff are welcome to apply too. You can find our…