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  • Tullos Training Annual Awards 2025

    Tullos Training Annual Awards 2025

    Tullos Training held its 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony in the Aberdeen Altens Hotel on the evening of 25 June 2025. The event was attended by over 150 learners, employers and […]
  • Career Services Collaborative Co-Chairs announced

    Career Services Collaborative Co-Chairs announced

    Skills Development Scotland’s Senior Director of Transformation has been named as an Interim Co-chair of the Career Services Collaborative. James Russell will take on the role alongside Elma Murray CBE, […]
  • Nick Page appointed Chief Executive of SQA

    Nick Page appointed Chief Executive of SQA

    The Scottish Qualifications Authority has confirmed the appointment of Nick Page as its new Chief Executive. Mr Page brings a track record of successful delivery, service transformation and improved outcomes […]
  • SFC, SDS and QS board members being recruited

    SFC, SDS and QS board members being recruited

    The Scottish Government is currently recruiting board members for the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and Qualifications Scotland (QS). The closing date for applications for SFC and […]
  • AquaTerra Training and IED Training Solutions join forces

    AquaTerra Training, a leading provider of practical health and safety training based in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, is proud to announce that IED Training Solutions Ltd (IED) has joined its growing group […]
  • £40 million funding for Dundee University

    £40 million funding for Dundee University

    Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has confirmed up to £40 million funding in principle for the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to support the University of Dundee’s recovery. Funding will be provided […]
  • Education reforms agreed by Parliament

    Education reforms agreed by Parliament

    The creation of a new national qualifications body, along with an independent education inspectorate, has taken a major step forward after legislation to implement the changes was passed in the […]
  • Apprenticeship funding ‘discrepancy’ risks exacerbating recruitment challenges

    Trade body SELECT has warned that Scotland could suffer recruitment challenges in the electrical sector due a growing discrepancy in apprenticeship funding. The association has reacted to the announcement of a 15% […]
  • Minister speaks at Education Committee

    Minister speaks at Education Committee

    Graeme Dey MSP, Minister for Higher and Further Education, has given evidence to the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee in relation to the Tertiary Education and Training […]
  • STF Member Update – Friday 27 June 2025

    STF Member Update – Friday 27 June 2025

    The next STF Member Update Meeting will be held on Friday 27 June 2025, 11.00-12.00 on Teams. This meeting will include an update on proposed changes to the Definition of Apprenticeship […]