29/09/2026
Dear all
As part of the Scottish Government’s wider plans to improve the curriculum, qualifications and outcomes for young people, we are reforming qualifications in the senior phase — S4 to S6. It is important that we hear from as many learners, educators, parents and carers across Scotland as possible, so that we understand their needs and experiences.
Surveys:
We’ve launched surveys for learners, educators, parents and carers. The survey findings will help to shape what senior phase qualifications look like in the future.
Educators
We are seeking responses from people who are currently teaching, or have previously taught, national and/or vocational qualifications delivered in the senior phase.
Survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/LNZ0WM
Parents and carers
We are seeking responses from parents and carers of learners currently in S4–S6.
Survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/25FX0W/
Learners
We are seeking responses from learners who are currently studying in S4–S6 or at college.
Survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/CMZJQO/
Your Voice panels
We are also inviting learners, educators, parents and carers to volunteer to take part in research with Qualifications Scotland through our Your Voice panels.
Joining a panel does not commit anyone to taking part in research. Panel members can accept or decline invitations and can leave the panel at any time.
The following groups are eligible to sign up:
* Anyone teaching or studying for a Qualifications Scotland qualification.
* Parents and carers of learners in S4–S6.
Join at Your Voice sign-up.
Over the next few years, we are going to be reviewing and reforming our qualifications. As we design these qualifications, we want to make sure that we listen to and consider the views of educators.
