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26 July 2023

More than 144,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their 2023 results

Scottish pupils are set to receive their full Higher, National and Advanced results on the 8th August 2023, and SDS' expert careers advisers will be on hand to help.

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21 July 2023

Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships

Survey seeks sector feedback to develop apprenticeships

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10 July 2023

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

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10 July 2023

Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean

Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean

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04 July 2023

Results Helpline 2023 - help us spread the word!

Almost 145,000 school pupils and students across Scotland will receive their SQA results on Tuesday 8 August 2023

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28 June 2023

Scottish Government post-school education and skills reform

The actions are part of the initial priorities set out in the publication of Purpose and Principles for Post-School Education and Skills.

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28 June 2023

What drives young people’s career ambitions?

Almost half of Scotland’s school leavers say a lack of confidence and a lack of work experience are key barriers to their future careers.

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23 June 2023

Survey seeks sector feedback to develop Land use apprenticeships

The views of those working in Scotland’s Land use sector are needed to support the development of apprenticeships for the industry.

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23 June 2023

SDS goes Platinum

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has achieved Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation which places it in the 6% of organisations who achieve this highest-level status.

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23 June 2023

SDS publishes Annual Review 2022-23

Strong delivery against core service targets within tight budget constraints and Platinum Investors in People accreditation among highlights of Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Annual Review.