The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Partnership has announced an inspiring line-up of speakers and workshop hosts for its flagship SCQF@25 Conference, taking place at the Glasgow Science Centre on 22 September.
The conference marks the 25th anniversary of the SCQF – Scotland’s national qualifications framework – which has been helping learners, employers and educators understand and compare qualifications and learning achievements since 2001.
Hosted by Stuart McKenna, Chief Executive of the Scottish Training Federation, the event will bring together leaders from education, skills and industry to reflect on the Framework’s impact over the past quarter century and explore its role in shaping Scotland’s future skills and education landscape.
SCQF@25 keynote speakers
Among the keynote speakers is The Real David Cameron, an experienced mentor and consultant whose insightful perspective on education promises to provide delegates with fresh inspiration.
The conference will also hear from Dr Lee Coutts, Head Teacher of Ullapool High School, whose personal and professional journey exemplifies the transformative power of lifelong learning.
SCQF@25 workshops and hosts
Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in a series of interactive workshops exploring some of the key challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s education and skills system:
- Bridging the attainment gap with the SCQF, hosted by Dr Lee Coutts and John McGhee, Director of Education at Glasgow City Council.
- Addressing skills gaps through apprenticeships, hosted by Rohaise Rose-Bristow, business owner and co-chair of the Apprenticeship Approvals Group, Michael Cusack, Chief Sustainability Officer at ACS Clothing and Tommy Breslin, Director of Scottish Union Learning.
- Exploring Recognition of Prior Learning, hosted by Peter McGuire, Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland and Ross Short, Head of Fleet Capability at Babcock International.
- How to get your qualification on the SCQF with third-party credit rating, hosted by Iain Hawker, Assistant Principal at Fife College, and Julie Wales, Head of Sector at Glasgow Clyde College.
The conference will conclude with a panel discussion featuring experts from across education, skills and industry, who will reflect on the future of qualifications, learning and workforce development in Scotland.
‘An opportunity to reflect’
Marissa Lippiatt, interim chief executive of the SCQF Partnership, pictured right, said: “As we celebrate 25 years of the SCQF, this conference provides an opportunity to reflect on the significant impact the Framework has had on Scotland’s education and skills landscape.
“We are delighted to welcome such an inspiring group of speakers and workshop hosts who will help us explore how qualifications, skills and lifelong learning can continue to support individuals and communities for the next 25 years and beyond.”
The SCQF@25 Conference is expected to attract representatives from schools, colleges, universities, employers, professional bodies, training providers and government organisations from across Scotland.
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