Whether you are a college, school, employer or training provider, our FAQs can help answer your questions.
If you are studying or thinking about taking one of our qualifications, our FAQs can answer most of your questions, especially around exam time.
Our FAQs can help with questions you may have about our National Qualifications that support Scotland's curriculum.
These FAQs should help to answer any questions you have about your Scottish Qualifications Certificate.
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is a way of comparing the wide range of Scottish qualifications.
If you are interested in having your qualifications or learning programmes included in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) these FAQs are for you.
SQA's Customised Awards allow you to develop qualifications that are tailored to your needs.
How do I find out the dates of this year's exams?
You can check the dates and times of this year's exams using the current examination timetable.
Can I make changes to a candidate's personal details?
How do I update my centre's details with SQA?
You can update your centre's details, including details for the SQA Co-ordinator, either by contacting our Business Development and Customer Support team, or by filling out our online Centre Update form.
How do I provide feedback, comments or make a complaint to SQA?
If you don't already have a named contact within SQA, contact our Business Development and Customer Support team. Our Customer Charter gives further details and information on how to make a formal complaint.
How do I make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request?
Please complete our Freedom of Information request form. Full details on how to make a request are available in our policies section.
I would like to deliver a specific qualification, how would I go about this?
If you know the name of your Business Development Manager/Consultant then you can contact them directly.
Alternatively call 0303 3330330 or email mycentre@sqa.org.uk and we will put you in touch with the relevant contact.
How can I access support materials for National Qualifications?
You can arrange access to secure materials through your SQA co-ordinator. These materials must be stored securely and treated as confidential.
I have a candidate who requires additional support during their exams, how can I arrange this?
I am interested in becoming an SQA Appointee, where can I get more information?
How do I contact SQA?
There are a number of communication methods, depending on the nature of your enquiry. Full details are available on our Contact SQA page.
Foundation Apprenticeships are a Skills Development Scotland (SDS) initiative, providing new, work-based learning opportunities for S5 and S6 learners. For further information visit.
Where can I access past papers?
You can access past papers for National Qualifications using our Past Paper Finder.
Replacement certificates can be arranged for a fee of £38.00 and this service normally takes between 2-3 weeks.
The replacement certificate will also show Core skills, SQA Credits & SCQF credit points if these are applicable to your qualification(s).
How can I sign up to receive my results by e-mail or text?
Learners studying National Qualifications can sign up to receive exam results by e-mail or text on MySQA.
You register using your Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) and activate your account once you receive the activation e-mail. After you activate your account, you will then have to select whether you wish to receive your exam results by e-mail or text.
Please note: registration for MySQA closes a few weeks before results day, so make sure you register early.
How do I make a general enquiry to SQA for advice and guidance?
For general support and advice, please complete our candidate enquiry form.
How can I get study advice and information?
Our Study Guides and videos will give you hints and tips to help you when studying for SQA qualifications.
How do I find my Scottish Candidate Number (SCN)?
Your Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) is displayed directly under your name on your certificate.
Alternatively, call us on 0345 279 1000 and we will confirm your details then provide you with your SCN Number.
How do I compare my qualifications with those in other countries?
We cannot provide direct comparisons between our qualifications and that of other awarding bodies within the UK or internationally.
However, you can download Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries (886 KB) (UK) or visit UK NARIC (International).
How do I change the name on my record or certificate?
Please note, if you currently attend school, college or are an SQA learner through your employer or training provider, then your centre has the responsibility to amend your record for you. Please ask your teacher, lecturer or employer/contact to update your record.
How do I change my address details?
If you are currently studying your school/college or training provider will have to change your address as this must be done by the centre who have registered you for the qualification you are studying.
We will then be able to complete your change of address.
How can I find out which centres offer the courses I'm interested in?
If you would like information on a specific course that we offer then please complete the Candidate Enquiry Form.
Can I request for my external assessment material to be returned to me?
We provide the Return of External Assessment Materials service to return non-examination material submitted to us for assessment. We understand that the materials your school or college sent us as part of your assessment might be of special value to you. Recordings, artwork and written pieces that you produced might not be easy to re-create, so maybe you'd like your original material back. This is why we offer a returns service. You can submit a request, asking us to send back the materials.
Can I get access to my exam script?
SQA does not provide access to or copies of exam scripts even if requested under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 or Data Protection legislation.
A request for an examination script is a request for personal information, and therefore exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Personal information is protected by Data Protection legislation.
You have the right to request access to the personal information that we process about you. Your request is known as a subject access request.
In response to your request you will receive a copy of the information that SQA holds about you, including any marks or comments that have been added to your script, if available. However you will not receive a copy of the examination script itself as this is exempt from release under this legislation. Please note that SQA markers are instructed not to add their comments to examination scripts, but this does occasionally happen.
You can find out more about your personal information on the Personal Information section on our website.
I have not received my results by text or e-mail?
Text and e-mails containing exam results will be sent to candidates who have an activated MySQA account from 8.00 am on Tuesday 7 August 2018. Please note that e-mails and texts cannot be resent.
a) Have you registered for a MySQA account?
If No, you will not receive a text or e-mail.
If Yes, please go to b).
b) Did you activate your MySQA account?
If Yes, please go to c).
c) Did you sign up to receive you result by text?
If Yes, please go to d).
d) Have you studied for National Courses, National 5, Highers or Advanced Highers during 2017–18?
If No, you will not receive results by text and/or e-mail. This service is only available to candidates who have sat a National Course.
If Yes, please contact your service provider. Texts and e-mails with exam results are sent out to candidates who have an activated account from 8.00 am on Tuesday, 7 August 2018.
NB If you are abroad, you will only receive a text if your phone is set up to receive messages abroad and if you have enough credit.
e) It's 8.10 am and I still haven't received my e-mail.
Check your spam/junk folder regularly, as delivery times from individual service providers may vary.
f) I can't see the English: Spoken Language component for National 5 English on MySQA.
When will MySQA re-open so I can register for next year?
MySQA will re-open on Wednesday, 8 August at 9.00 am.
National Qualifications are one of the most important types of qualification in Scotland, and almost everyone leaving school or college today has one or more National Qualification. They are mainly taken by learners in the senior phase of secondary school (S4 to S6) and learners in colleges, including adult learners.
How do the current National Qualifications differ from the previous National Qualifications?
There is more focus on skills development compared to the previous qualifications, however the current qualifications still place a great deal of importance on knowledge and understanding.
The following table shows how the current qualifications replaced the previous ones.
The current National Qualifications have also been designed to share a similar structure at each level. This means there is a smoother progression between levels, eg when progressing from National 5 to Higher.
What skills do learners develop when studying National Qualifications?
Learners develop practical skills like data collection and team-working; Core Skills like literacy, numeracy, communication, ICT and problem solving; and Skills for Learning, Life and Work (SfLLW) such as employability, independent thinking, and enterprise and citizenship.
How are literacy and numeracy skills developed?
Literacy and/or numeracy skills are developed within all National courses, though how this takes place will vary depending on the subject area.There are National Literacy Units and National Numeracy Units which learners can study for on a stand-alone basis.These units are also a required part of some National courses. More information can be found on our Literacy and Numeracy page.
Why do learners in some schools study 5 or 6 subjects in S4, while others study 7 or 8?
SQA does not specify the number of qualifications that schools should deliver. The number of subjects that learners study in S4 is decided locally by the school or local authority.
Why are there no exams in National 4 courses?
National 4 courses have been designed to provide flexibility in timetabling and assessment. Internal assessment is more suitable for courses at National 4 level and will help to build learners' confidence in preparation for National 5. Learners do a National 4 Added Value Unit assessment instead of an exam, and the Added Value Unit assessment allows them to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout the course.
Do candidates who are entered for National 5 courses need to do the National 4 Added Value Unit as well?
No. SQA advice is that candidates who are working towards a National 5 qualification should only be entered for the National 4 Added Value Unit if they are considered to be a borderline candidate. Schools and colleges should only enter candidates for the qualification they are most likely to achieve.
Do internally assessed qualifications hold less weight than those with externally marked assessments?
No. All internally assessed qualifications are subject to robust quality assurance by SQA, to ensure that the qualifications are being assessed at the national standard.
National 4 follows a similar model to other existing qualifications such as the Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND), which are both internally assessed but quality assured by SQA. Many people use these qualifications to progress into employment or to get into higher education, often with advanced standing (where the university accepts the qualification as credit towards completing an undergraduate course, enabling the student to enter the course at a more advanced stage, eg entering at second year instead of third year).
What support is available during exams and assessments for disabled candidates or candidates with additional support needs?
SQA can allow assessment arrangements to be made for candidates in their exams and assessments. For example, a candidate who experiences difficulties with writing can use a laptop. We allow many different kinds of assessment support, such as use of sign language, human readers, scribes, prompters or extra time to complete assessments. We can also provide adapted question papers, including Braille question papers, digital question papers, large print question papers and question papers printed on coloured paper.
The school or college is responsible for making an assessment arrangments request to SQA and we will work with them to find the most suitable arrangement for the candidate. In most cases, the school or college will have already identified the candidate's needs and will be providing support for them during their studies, not just in exams and assessments.
Do all learners sit prelims?
No. It is for individual schools and colleges to decide whether or not to use prelims. Prelims do not form part of the formal assessment process for National Qualifications and are not a requirement.
Prelim papers are set and marked by the school or college, not by SQA.
Are grades in National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Courses banded?
Yes, however this information does not appear on the candidate's qualifications certificate. The certificate will simply state that the candidate has achieved grade A, B, C or D.
If a candidate wishes to find out which band they have achieved, they will need to contact their school or college. The school or college will be provided with details of which band the candidate achieved their grade at; for example, where a candidate has achieved an A, if they achieved an A (upper) at Band 1 or an A (lower) at Band 2.
What does Grade D mean?
Candidates are awarded National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Courses at grades A, B, C and D. This grade appears on their Scottish Qualifications Certificate.
Grade D, like grades A to C, is reported on the Scottish Qualifications Certificate as a Course award and attracts both UCAS points and SCQF points. Grade D indicates that the candidate has achieved all the National Units for the Course at that level and has achieved a band 7 in the external assessment - this equates to getting between 45-49% in the Course assessment for Advanced Higher, or between 40-49% in the Course assessment for Higher and National 5.
Candidates who score less than 45% in the Course assessment for Advanced Higher (or less than 40% for Higher and National 5) receive a 'No Award' result, and are not awarded the National Course.
Is a Grade D at National 5 higher than a pass at National 4?
Yes. National 5 Courses carry 24 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) credit points at SCQF level 5, reflected the level of demand and difficulty involved.
National 4 Courses – which are not graded – also carry 24 SCQF points, however these are at SCQF level 4, which has a lower level of demand and challenge.
What are grade boundaries and how do they work?
Grade boundaries are the marks required to achieve a particular grade within a Course.
For each National Course, the Course assessment (whether question paper or coursework, or both) has an intended level of demand and difficulty which reflects the grade descriptors for the Course and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level at which it is set.
If the Course assessment is found to be easier or more difficult than intended, adjustments are made to make sure the national standard of the Course is maintained. In other words, to make sure that the level of difficulty required to achieve an A, B, C or D in the assessment remains unchanged from one year to the next.
We take our responsibility to uphold the high standards of Scottish qualifications very seriously.
What is the fallback position for candidates who receive a 'fail' or 'No Award' result?
There is no automatic fallback position at any level. However, for candidates who don't achieve the course award at National 5, we have an arrangement in place called Recognising Positive Achievement, which means that they may be eligible to achieve National 4 instead. This arrangement is also in place for candidates who don't achieve National 4 but may be eligible to achieve National 3. Ask your school or college for more information.
Any candidates who receive a 'fail' or 'No Award' result, who wish to re-sit the following year, will only be required to complete the parts of the course they haven't already passed. However it is at the discretion of the school or college to decide whether or not to re-enter candidates for the course.
How is SQA ensuring that national standards are met and maintained?
We have robust quality assurance arrangements in place to support internal assessment in National Qualifications. We use a combination of approaches to externally verify assessments to make sure they continue to meet national standards. More information is available from our Quality Assurance page.
Is SQA providing support to teachers and lecturers to help them understand the national standards required?
Yes. We are currently running an Understanding Standards programme to help teachers and lecturers develop their understanding of the standards required for assessment. Further information on this programme can be found on the Understanding Standards webpage.
Find out more information about your Scottish Qualification Certificate.
I didn't get the results I expected / I failed to meet the conditions of the offer made by a university. Can you advise me what I should do?
Please call the Skills Development Scotland Exam Results Helpline. Qualified Careers Advisors will be on hand to offer careers advice, and discuss clearing vacancies and alternative options.
I haven't received my certificate, how can I find out my results?
a) Has the mail been delivered?
b) Did you register to receive your results by text and/or e-mail?
If Yes, you will have received notification of your results. Please check your spam and junk folder, or contact your service provider.
If No, please be patient and wait until the post has been delivered in your area.
c) Did you register to receive your results by text and/or e-mail?
If Yes, you will have received notification of your results. Contact your school/college when the new term starts to arrange for another certificate to be sent.
Please contact your school or college and they will arrange for a new certificate to be issued on your behalf if your certificate is damaged.
My name has been spelled incorrectly.
SQA uses the details your school/college supplies us with. Please contact your school after the holidays and ask them to update/amend your details and advise us to arrange for a replacement certificate to be sent to you.
Please contact your school after the holidays to discuss your missing result. The school will look into this and amend your record accordingly. SQA will only send you an updated certificate once the school enters and submits results for the missing unit(s).
Why have I received two certificates with different information on them?
The most likely explanation is that we are holding your results under two different Scottish Candidate Numbers. Please take both certificates to your school or college and ask them to arrange a 'merge' with us to bring the information together into one single certificate.
Can I have something removed from my certificate?
No. Your certificate is a record of all your achievements. Items can only be removed if they have been included in error — if you think this is the case, you should contact your school or college who will liaise with us to resolve the matter.
I successfully completed the National 4 Added Value. Why is it not on my certificate?
SQA issues certificates to candidates based on the information your school/college sends us. If the Added Value is missing from your certificate you will need to contact your centre.
(If your school/college has registered you, the Added Value will be located under the National Units section; titled '(subject area) Assignment' SCQF Level 4).
This mean that you have not attained grades A–D in any of your external exams for the National Courses you sat this year.
If you have passed any National Units that are part of the course(s), then you will receive a separate certificate for these. Please speak to your school or college for further clarification and advice.
This year, each candidate who has undertaken subject examinations through the medium of Gaelic will receive a single certificate displaying these qualification titles in Gaelic.
National 3/4/5: Geography, Modern Studies, History.
Higher: Geography, Modern Studies, History, Mathematics.
Advanced Higher: Geography, Modern Studies, History, Mathematics.
Qualifications achieved through the medium of Gaelic will be displayed in Gaelic in the abbreviated text message and the e-mails that candidates receive (if they have signed up for MySQA).
A qualification undertaken through the medium of Gaelic will attract the same number of SCQF points as its equivalent in English.
A qualification undertaken through the medium of Gaelic will attract the same number of UCAS points as its equivalent in English.
I sat my exams in Gaelic but the course title does not appear on my certificate.
Course titles and all units/elements attained through the medium of Gaelic will be reported in Gaelic on the certificate. This includes the exam code element in the Detailed Record of Attainment. Candidates who do not complete, or fail, the external assessment (exam) will still see the units/elements they have attained reported in Gaelic.
Qualification titles and units/elements that appear in Gaelic on the certificate will be followed by an English translation in brackets. There will also be a recognition statement (in English) on the detailed record of attainment to indicate that the course was assessed and attained through the medium of Gaelic. The recognition statement will not appear if the candidate achieves units/elements or the external assessment only, ie does not achieve the complete course award.
Please contact your school to discuss further any questions you may have relating to the failure to complete the course or failing the external assessment.
The Scottish Qualifications Certificate will display the subject and any associated units/elements in Gaelic. Due to restrictions with system functionality at this stage, we are unable to produce certain characters, such as grave accents, however this is under review as part of our Gaelic Language Plan commitments.
Can I order a replacement certificate in Gaelic?
Replacement certificates can be ordered via the Replacement Certificate Service. Only replacement certificates ordered for candidates who sat exams from 2012 onwards will display course titles and units/elements in Gaelic. Replacement certificates for years up to and including 2011 will be issued in English only.
Core Skills are a group of five skills that are key to learning and working in today's world. Employers have identified these skills as those that are most likely to be needed in any work environment. This does not mean that every job will need people who are proficient in all five Core Skills but it does mean that every job will require some level of ability in some or all these skills.
Why do the Core Skills I've been awarded not show on my certificate at the same level as my course and unit achievements?
This is perfectly normal. As described in the 'Profiles' section of this guide, the Core Skills that are built into our qualifications are not always at the same level as the Course or Unit itself. For further information about this, you should contact your school or college, or visit our Core Skills web page.
How are National 2 to Advanced Higher courses graded?
Courses at National 2, National 3, and National 4 levels are not graded — the units that make up the course are assessed internally as pass or fail.
Courses at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher are graded A–D. Grading is based on your performance in the course assessment. If you fail the course assessment, you will receive a no award result.
What is the fallback position for National Qualifications?
There are no automatic compensatory arrangements at any level. However, our Recognising Positive Achievement arrangements support learners who don't achieve the course award at National 5, but who may be eligible to achieve National 4 instead. This is also in place for National 4–National 3.
Any learners wishing to resit the following year will only be required to complete the units attached to the course that they have not already passed. For National 5–Advanced Higher, learners are required to resit all components of the course assessment; ie the mark for the coursework component cannot be transferred from one exam session to the next. For some coursework components, such as projects/investigations, it may be possible for a candidate to use their previous research or stimulus material. However, in all cases a new coursework assessment must be undertaken and submitted to SQA. It is at the discretion of the school to decide whether or not to re-enter candidates.
I have been awarded a grade D – what does this mean?
Candidates who score less than 40% for Higher and National 5, or less than 45% for Advanced Higher, in their course assessment are not awarded a National Course and will receive a no award result. This is a result of the range of changes that the Scottish Government has asked SQA to make to National Courses.
Can I see my grade banding / component mark?
Grade banding/component marks can only be obtained from your school/college. Please note, however, that even if your school/college has staff available during certification week, they may not have access to this information, as banding and component marks are issued directly to the SQA Co-ordinator - we would advise waiting until the start of term for this information.
I completed a National 5 course, why have I been awarded National 4?
If you have received a National 4, this means you did not receive enough marks in the National 5 course assessment(s) for a grade D, but that you have benefited from our Recognising Positive Achievement arrangements. These arrangements support candidates who attempt a National 5 course but who do not achieve a grade A – D in the course assessment. Where a hierarchical or corresponding course exists at National 4, these candidates are awarded the course at this level instead.
The opportunity to achieve the National 4 course is available until the following April. Consequently, if you fail the National 5 course, but haven't met the above criteria to achieve National 4 instead, your school or college may choose to enter you for the National 4 award instead, provided that you meet the above criteria before April of the following year.
Is the achievement of a Grade D in a National 5 Course of more value than achieving a pass at National 4?
Yes. National 5 courses (which are graded A to D) carry 24 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 5, reflecting the level of demand and challenge involved.
National 4 courses (which are not graded) also carry 24 SCQF points, but these are at a SCQF level 4, which has a lower level of demand and challenge.
Why is there no grade on my certificate for my course?
First, check that the course grade that you're missing is for a National Course and not for a Skills for Work course (which are also available at National 5 and Higher). Skills for Work courses are not graded; the units that make up the course are internally assessed as pass or fail.
If your certificate is missing a grade for a Higher or National 5 National course, this would mean that you have not achieved a grade A–D in the course assessment.
To achieve a Higher English or National 5 English course, you must pass the compulsory English: Spoken Language component plus the course assessment. Look under the heading for the National Unit; if the title of the course is showing (eg X824 76 English: External Assessment), a pass result has not been submitted.
To achieve the course award at Advanced Higher, you need to pass all units plus the course assessment. Details of the units you have passed will be listed in the National Units sections of your certificate pack (on the Summary of Attainment and detailed record of attainment pages). Look under the National Units heading; if the title of the course is showing (eg X721 77 Drama: External Assessment), either one or more unit results are missing or you have failed a unit. Please contact your school or college and discuss the matter with them. Staff in your school or college can get in touch with SQA to take action if they need to rectify this.
Alternatively, it might be that your final unit(s) were not formally assessed in time for the certificate being issued on results day, as there is a final cut-off date for schools and colleges to submit the results to us before the end of the session. If you fall into this category, we will issue you with an updated certificate in the month after we receive your unit results.
Why have my National Units not been graded like my course results? Why are there no levels against my National Units?
Units in National Courses are not graded — they are internally assessed as pass or fail. If they are listed on your certificate, then you have passed them. If they are not on your certificate, it is possible you have failed them or that your school or college has deferred a decision until you complete the evidence needed for a pass. If you think your unit results are missing, please discuss this with your school or college.
Some National Units do not have levels attached to them. These are usually units, called modules or short courses, which were offered by SQA's predecessor bodies. Now, for certification purposes, we call them unlevelled National Units.
What does 'Exam Only' mean on my certificate?
'Exam Only' means that you have passed the Advanced Higher course assessment, but you have not passed all the units required to achieve the overall course award.
For English Higher and English National 5 courses, a pass result must be submitted for the compulsory English: Spoken Language component.
What does 'no award' mean on the letter that accompanies my certificate?
For Higher and National 5 courses (excluding English), 'no award' indicates that you have achieved band 8 or 9 in the course assessment.
For Advanced Higher courses, 'no award' in the grade column indicates that you have passed all of the contributing units and achieved band 8 or 9 in the course assessment.
For English Higher and English National 5 courses, 'no award' indicates that you have passed the compulsory English: Spoken Language component, and achieved band 8 or 9 in the course assessment.
I've received a letter stating that I've not been successful in achieving the full award(s) in the National Course(s) that I sat this year.
This means that you have not attained grades A–D in any of the external exams for the National Courses you sat this year.
If you have passed any National Units that are part of the course(s), you will receive a separate certificate for these. Please speak to your school or college for further clarification and advice.
What is the SCQF and what does it do?
SCQF stands for Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.
The framework shows how all qualifications in Scotland, such as those awarded by SQA and universities, compare with each other. It supports progression or movement between different qualifications — eg how Highers (SCQF level 6) help prepare learners for HNC/HND (SCQF level 7/8) or university degree courses (beginning at SCQF level 7 and awarding at SCQF levels 9 or 10), or how learners who have achieved an HND (SCQF level 8) can often get direct entry into the third year (SCQF level 9) of a related undergraduate degree course in some universities.
What does 'SCQF Level' mean?
The level of the qualification shows how demanding it is. There are 12 levels in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, with level 1 being the least difficult (introductory level of qualification) and level 12 the most demanding (eg PhDs). SCQF level 7 is the starting point of the higher education levels on the framework.
How do 'credit points' work? What do they mean?
SCQF credit points are based on the amount of time the average learner would take to complete the qualification. As well as including the time spent learning in school, college, university or training, it also includes self-directed learning — ie study at home or the library. One SCQF credit point represents a notional 10 hours of learning. So, for example, if you achieve a Higher course (SCQF level 6) with 24 SCQF credits, you will have undertaken about 240 hours of learning.
Why is the SCQF shown on the certificate?
The SCQF has been used in Scotland's schools, colleges and universities for over 15 years, and employers are increasingly becoming more aware of it. With more and more qualifications being placed on the framework, we feel that it is right to include SCQF information on your certificate.
Knowing your SCQF information can help you make decisions about what to do next. It also helps colleges and universities make decisions about entry or progression and, increasingly, helps employers understand how your qualifications compare to other qualifications. It also helps people outside of Scotland to understand Scottish qualifications, as they will use certain tools to align or benchmark them to qualifications within their own qualifications frameworks.
Are SCQF credit points the same as UCAS tariff points?
No. SCQF credit points are not the same as UCAS tariff points and do not relate to the tariff. UCAS tariff points are designed solely for determining how useful a qualification is for progression into higher education. They relate to the type of qualification and the grade achieved and are allocated on that basis. By contrast, SCQF credit points are a measure of how much learning needs to be done to achieve a qualification, regardless of the grade achieved.
Why does Scotland need a Framework of levels and credits?
The Framework shows that qualifications are broadly comparable (though this does not mean that they are equivalent) by describing them using a common language of level and credit.
The SCQF supports the Scottish Government's lifelong learning strategy and - now that there's more mobility of learners and workers across the UK, Europe and internationally - qualification Frameworks are the method by which learning will be understood globally. SCQF information will be useful to holders of the Scottish Qualifications Certificate (SQC) so they can explain to employers and training providers how their qualifications compare to other qualifications.
Who will benefit from the SCQF?
The SCQF is managed by a partnership of SQA, the higher education sector (working through the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), Colleges Scotland and Universities Scotland), and the Scottish Government. An industry representative also sits on the SCQF Board. However, a much wider range of stakeholders have overseen the SCQF's development, including Skills Development Scotland, learndirect scotland, the Confederation of British Industry, Confederation of Scotland's Local Authorities (COSLA), Federation of Small Businesses, Education Scotland and Communities Scotland.
The SCQF is managed by a partnership of SQA, the higher education sector (working through the Quality Assurance Agency and Universities Scotland), and the Scottish Government. The Association of Scotland's Colleges have recently joined this partnership. However, a much wider range of stakeholders have overseen the SCQF's development, also including Careers Scotland, learndirect scotland, the Confederation of British Industry, Confederation of Scotland's Local Authorities (COSLA), Her Majesties Inspectorate of Education and Communities Scotland.
Are qualifications that have the same level equal?
No. The SCQF level shows that qualifications at the same level involve the same complexity of learning, but each qualification may differ in terms of the subject, purpose and size. For example; qualifications on the same level may have a different number of credit points, which will show that more time is needed to achieve the qualification. For example, an Advanced Higher is at SCQF level 7 and has 32 credit points, while a Higher National Certificate is also at SCQF level 7and has 96 credit points. Not only are the qualifications different sizes, but they are also different types and serve different purposes.
Are all credit points worth the same?
Yes. (And no.) SCQF credit points are all allocated on the basis of one SCQF credit point to 10 learning hours. This means that the six SCQF credit points for a Higher Unit and the six credit points for an Intermediate 2 Unit each represent 60 hours of learning. However, the credits for Higher have been gained at level 6, while the credits for Intermediate 2 have been gained at level 5. This means that the learning at level 6 is more complex than level 5.
Do I aim to get as many credits as possible, or as many qualifications at the highest level?
You should aim for the programmes of learning that are best for you at different times of your life. For example, at school you might try for Highers (level 6). Later on, you might want to learn a new skill as a hobby, and that qualification could be at SCQF level 5; or during your working life you might take an SVQ at SCQF level 7.
Do credits entitle me to study for another qualification or job?
Individual universities and colleges set entry requirements for their courses, so it is up to them to determine how relevant your learning is compared to their requirements. However, the SCQF level and credit points of your qualifications help them to make this decision.
Employers are normally more likely to be interested in the SCQF level of your qualifications than the number of points achieved. However, credit points indicate the amount of learning you have achieved at an SCQF level, and will tell the employer how big the qualification is.
Where will I see the SCQF?
Information about the SCQF appears on your Scottish Qualifications Certificate. Many colleges and universities mention the SCQF in their prospectus or on their website. Local authorities have been using SCQF since 2001 to report on school attainment.
SQA, colleges and universities have been working with the SCQF for some years. In Scotland, universities use the SCQF to describe their qualifications and all degrees offered by universities have been placed on the Framework. This helps learners to move and progress between programmes and institutions.
What other qualifications are in the SCQF?
The Framework already includes some non-mainstream qualifications. For example, Midlothian Council has had its Crèche Worker training course placed on the Framework, and qualifications offered by the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland and the Scottish Police College have been included in the SCQF Framework too.
Will SCQF replace qualifications like doctorates, degrees and HNC/Ds?
No. You will still be awarded a degree or a Diploma. The Framework doesn't replace qualifications - it simply shows how one qualification broadly compares with another.
Does the SCQF award qualifications?
No. Awarding and accrediting qualifications is done by SQA and other organisations like universities, colleges, statutory and professional bodies. Additionally, colleges can credit rate their own or other organisations provisions.
Does the SCQF measure the quality of teaching?
No. That is not part of the SCQF's purpose. The Framework is a new way of comparing and understanding Scottish qualifications. Education Scotland reviews the quality of learning and teaching in Scotland.
Does the funding that schools, colleges and universities get depend on the SCQF level of the courses they teach?
No. This is not part of the SCQF's purpose. Funding is reviewed by other organisations such as the Scottish Funding Council, local authorities and Scottish Enterprise.
What SCQF information is shown on the Scottish Qualifications Certificate SQC?
Why do I need to know about the SCQF?
The SCQF can help learners to negotiate their way through the lifelong learning journey. They need to know that they can use their SCQF credit points towards new qualifications, and that there are different paths they can take. For example, many learners who have achieved an HND have used this credit towards a degree - instead of entering a university in year 1 they enter into year 2 or 3. This will become even more important as more and more qualifications are included in the Framework.
How do I work out the total SCQF credits I have?
On your Scottish Qualifications Certificate there's a profile page that gives you a breakdown of all the credit points you have gained and their SCQF levels.
How were grades 1 – 6 in Standard Grades shown in the SCQF?
Why do grades A, B, C and D get the same number of credit points in National 5, Higher, Advanced Higher and Intermediate 1 and 2 ?
The SCQF level is a guide to the general level of knowledge and skill needed to achieve that award. The number of SCQF credit points gained doesn't change depending on your grade - the SCQF credit points reflect how much learning you've achieved, not how well you've learned it. Your grades show how well you have done.
Does the SCQF make a difference to my exam results?
No, the SCQF has no effect on exam results. Level and credit are gained when you achieve individual Units and external assessments. The grading you get in an exam does not affect the SCQF level. Please see the above question above 'Why do grades A, B, C and D get the same number of credit points in National 5, Higher, Advanced Higher and Intermediate 1 and 2?'.
What if I sit a number of qualifications at the same level?
It makes no difference. Each individual qualification is allocated an SCQF level and you will be awarded each qualification, even if these are at the same level. For example, National 5 and Intermediate 2 are both at level 5. If you achieve these you will be awarded both qualifications and gain SCQF credit points for each. These examples have 24 credit points each, giving you 48 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 5. It's the same if you achieve two National 5s - you get 48 points at level 5.
What support will candidates have to help them understand all of this?
All candidates receive the flyer 'About Your SQC' with their certificate. As well as explaining your results, this tells you what the SCQF is, how it works, and what it means for you.
All SQA centres (schools and colleges for example) have received a short guide to the SCQF called 'Achievement Counts', which is designed to help learners understand the SCQF. It is available to download on the SCQF website, www.scqf.org.uk. All SQA centres also have supplies of 'Your Exams' and 'About your SQC'.
Copies are also available from the SCQF office, by e-mail: s.houtenfeeley@scqf.org.uk or telephone: 0141 225 2927.
All SQA Centre Co-ordinators have a Resource Pack containing copies of presentations, guides and leaflets to help explain the SQC and the SCQF to colleagues, parents and learners.
Is there an easy way to see SQA qualifications in the SCQF?
Please download our Ready Reckoner (94 KB) of SQA qualifications in the SCQF.
Will the SCQF help candidates get a college or university place?
Not directly. Entrance into college or university is at the discretion of the institution, and normally relies on learners' grades and subjects. However, the SCQF will help colleges and universities understand what learners have achieved. As more qualifications are allocated an SCQF level and credit points, the SCQF information will become important to the institutions to help make entry and credit transfer decisions.
Will the SCQF help candidates get a job?
Not directly, but the Framework diagram is a useful way to show potential employers what level of learning has been achieved. Work is continually being done to help employers understand how the SCQF can help them recruit the employees they need.
I have heard the terms 'general credit' and 'specific credit' being used. What does this mean?
The SCQF credit points given to a qualification are 'general' credit points. They don't relate to any subject or any particular purpose - they just help people understand how qualifications relate to one another.
If the holder of an award decided to apply for a different type of qualification, he or she might be able to use some or all of the credits achieved towards the new qualification, but this would depend on the subject match. For example, an HND in Business might provide a large number of credits toward a degree in Business, but only a small number of credits towards a professional qualification in Accounting. Specific credit means credit that would count for a specific purpose - it is usually given at the discretion of the institution you're applying to.
What if I have enough general credit points but not sufficient specific credit points for progression?
An institution may ask for a number of credits in a specific subject area at a particular SCQF level, and may ask you to supplement your learning to gain these credits. This may be at a level below or above the general credit points you already have.
Will the SCQF replace recognition for prior learning/experience?
No, but the 'SCQF Handbook' contains guidance on recognition of prior learning that may help to quantify it. This can be found on the SCQF website (www.scqf.org.uk).
Individual institutions will also have their own policies on recognition of prior learning and experience.
Do other countries have their own Frameworks?
The current Frameworks for England and Nothern Ireland are the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The HE sector has the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). In Wales, the Credit and Qualifications framework Wales (CQFW) incorporates the NQF, QCF and HE Frameworks.
The Republic of Ireland has its own Framework, the National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland which, like the SCQF, includes general qualifications normally taken at school, vocational education and higher education.
The Qualifications can cross boundaries (886 KB) leaflet shows the Frameworks of the UK and how the qualifications within them roughly compare.
Additionally there is a European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The idea behind this Framework is that each European member nation will reference their Framework to the EQF. This may act as a translation device and provide a common currency by which learners and workers will be able to have their learning compared across Europe.
Do stand-alone Units have an SCQF level and credit points?
SQA Units have an SCQF level and credit points. However, not all SVQs have SCQF credit points, as they are owned by the Sector Skills Councils, which are responsible for these qualifications.
The Scottish Qualification Certificate (SQC) issued by SQA reports the level and credit points of each Unit a candidate achieves, in addition to the level of the overall qualification, to which they may contribute.
Will all SQA Group Awards be positioned on the SCQF?
Group Awards are positioned on the SCQF. However, a small number of legacy qualifications do not. These will either lapse or be replaced by SCQF credit rated qualifications.
Are SVQs given level and credit points in the SCQF?
The ready reckoner that shows the mainstream Scottish qualifications in the SCQF shows SVQs notionally positioned. The Scottish Government had previously funded a project to credit rate (the process of allocating SCQF level and SCQF credit points to be placed in the Framework) individual SVQs. This work was led by SQA and involves Sector Skills Councils (who develop the standards that SVQs are based on), and awarding bodies approved to deliver SVQs in Scotland have contributed to this work.
SVQs are made up of different Units, and because of this, the amount of credit they are awarded varies. SVQs are also made up of mandatory and optional Units, and so some people will have the same SVQ at the same level but will have a slightly different number of SCQF credit points, depending on which optional Units they completed.
Many SVQs have been credit-rated, with other SVQs being available for credit-rating as appropriate, such as when they come up for review or revision.
Will SQA quality assure our qualification/learning programme?
SQA will only quality assure the qualification/learning programme once it has been credit rated if you have signed up to our external quality assurance service. This is at an additional annual cost and is carried out by an SQA Officer.
Can a new qualification/learning programme be credit rated?
Organisations can submit an existing qualification/learning programme which learners have already taken part in, or a programme which has yet to run.
Learners in our qualification/learning programme do not sit a final exam, can this still be credit rated?
The way in which a qualification/learning programme is assessed does not affect the submission and as long as the outcomes are formally assessed, and the results recorded then it can be considered for credit rating.
As this is a commercial service there is charge. For further details please contact SQA's Credit Rating Service.
What type of credit does this process refer to?
This will result in general credit and not specific credit being allocated.
Does completing this process mean that we have been accredited?
SCQF Credit Rating will not result in accreditation or validation by SQA. SQA is the credit rating body.
What is a customised award?
Customised Awards are qualifications owned and developed by you. They allow you to decide the content and structure of the qualification with SQA providing assistance on its development, external quality assurance and certification.
Do I need to have existing training in place to create a customised award?
No. A Customised Award can be created with little or no training in place. Similarly, a Customised Award can be created if there is already training in place. A member of our Business Development Team will be able to talk you through your options.
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No – not without your permission. When you create your Customised Award, you exclusively own and deliver this qualification, but you are free to allow other SQA Centres to deliver your award.
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In Feed at Blackwood is an ongoing series of video and film screenings at the University of Toronto at Mississauga. In Feed provides a platform to showcase video, new media and film work by students and emerging local and international artists.
The screening will take place on Friday November 2nd in collaboration with the University of Toronto Arts After Dark Festival and subsequent a presentation on the Video Wall in the CCT Building.


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Dyed-in-the-wool patient, friend knits duel success during first year in Silverdale business community
Feb 3, 2016 | Patient Spotlights | 1 comment
It's a simple, yet successful pattern turned business model: Knit one, purl two, intertwine with many! When Dr. Lyle Beck met patient Karen Sharman for the first time last year he was impressed hearing her plans for a new friendly yarn shop and commitment to provide a gathering spot in the community. This week, as she celebrates the first anniversary of Knit2gether in Silverdale, Wash., Clear Creek Dentistry congratulates Sharman on the success that comes when you center on people not customers.
"I've always been a really good support person," said Sharman, whose first career was working as cardiothoracic surgery nurse. "I helped put my husband through medical school, his residency and open his practice here in Kitsap. Then I worked at home taking care of our five children."
Fast forward 19 years to when Sharman's "baby" went off to college and her older two daughters got married. "I knit 10 sweaters that year – one for each member of my family. It was therapy," she said.
"I was contemplating what was next for me, what I was going to do with my life. One morning I was walking with a friend through Old Town Silverdale, talking and dreaming. I expressed to her how much I enjoyed helping others and she encouraged me…told me I needed to be available to more people. As we continued our walk I pointed to a building with a patio facing the water. I said wouldn't it be lovely to work there, bring people together in that setting?"
From that moment forward all forces, including her walking partner, began pushing Sharman toward her second-stage destiny. Another friend decided it was time to retire from teaching. She was not knitter, but had interest and skills in managing a business. A lease sign suddenly went up on the "dream building" Sharman had first pointed out, then a small store in Jefferson County was closing, allowing her to purchase many of their furnishings and supplies. "When your bank calls to let you know about an estate sale for another yarn shop, you know prayers are being answered and making things happen," Sharman said. "By October 2014 my teacher friend turned business partner, Sue Keating, and I had a key to our building and by last February (2015) our doors were open to the public filling a void here in Silverdale."
Knit2gether is bursting with color, texture and personality. It was designed as a place to come not only for supplies, but to glean ideas, receive help on projects, share creativity and conversations, find friendship and love.
"We tell our customers, come hang out with us! Ask questions. Just take a moment to sit, work and enjoy the view. Part of the beauty of knitting is being able to share both the process and product with others," Sharman said.
Knit2gether serves all levels of knitters and would-be knitters individually and through periodic classes. "I learned to knit 27 years ago, when my second child was small, because it was so easy to put down and pick up. Knitting is good for mental health, allowing you to be contemplative while keeping your nervous system busy through the feel of the fibers. It is very calming, but also keeps your memory sharp and focused to some degree. And, if you're a kinesthetic learner like me, you become skilled just by doing."
Beautiful scarves and sweaters (like the one Sharman made for her granddaughter) – even dog leashes – have been produced, sold and gifted as a result of Silverdale's only yarn shop. However, it is the friendships built around the little work table in the store and the problem solving that's gone on within her business walls that makes this her dream job.
"I love the people that come through the door," Sharman said. "Some shops want to become nationwide, offering their goods and services online. We're here for Silverdale. It's not about building our name, it's about building our community. As long as our shop is open, Sue and I will be who our customers see. We will always work here because we want to offer ourselves and ensure a visit to Knit2gether feels like a personal experience. I can't think of anything I'd rather be doing. I'm excited to be celebrating a great first year!"
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bobbi robbins	on February 5, 2016 at 1:42 am
Awesome! I so wish I wasn't on the east coast and could stop by this wonderful experience. God Bless.


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Q: What was that show-- 1980s or 1990s anthology horror/sci fi episode It wasn't Monsters ... What was it??' An anthology tv sci-fi/horror episode with a man "ill," maybe restrained,  in a bed at a rustic home acting feral while his family and a visiting doctor hover about him, concerned. The doc asks how he's doing. The wife seems concerned about his illness; but the audience is freaked that he's going to jump out of bed and attack someone. Then there's a twist... Probably.... I had to leave & never learned what happened. Anyone know the show/episode??!! It's bugged me off & on for years!! Thx.

A: Night Gallery had a scene very much like that in 1972's production of The Caterpillar.
A man plots to kill the older husband of a young, beautiful woman at a remote outpost in British-occupied Borneo. The plan misfires, and he finds himself is bound to a bed, half insane from the pain of the earwig burrowing through his brain, tended by the couple. And, yes, there is a horrifying & memorable twist at the end.

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Флавий Меробавд (; † 383 или 388 г.) е офицер на Римската империя през 4 век и произлиза от франките.

Той служи при император Валентиниан I и става през 372 г. или 375 г. magister militum. Участва в провъзгласянето на Валентиниан II за император и има голямо влияние върху него и Грациан.

През 377 г. Меробавд става консул заедно с император Грациан. През 383 г. е отново консул. Колега му е Флавий Сатурнин. През 388 г., по някои източници той става за трети път консул, по други той вероятно е умрял през 383 г..

Той е погребан вероятно в Трир.

Литература
 Arnold Hugh Martin Jones, John Robert Martindale, John Morris: Merobaudes 2. In: The Prosopography of the Later Roman Empire (PLRE). Band 1, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1971, ISBN 0-521-07233-6, S. 598 – 599.
 Helmut Reimitz: Merobaudes. In: Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumskunde. Band 19, 2001, S. 572 – 573.

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Tesla's photo voltaic manufacturing unit is exporting most of its cells – doc
FILE PHOTO: Flags fly over the Tesla Inc. Gigafactory 2, also called RiverBend, a three way partnership with Panasonic to supply photo voltaic panels and roof tiles in Buffalo, New York, U.S., August 2, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Picture
The exporting underscores the depth of Tesla's troubles within the U.S. photo voltaic enterprise, which the electrical automobile maker entered in 2016 with its controversial $2.6 billion buy of SolarCity.
Tesla has solely sporadically bought photo voltaic cells produced by its associate within the manufacturing unit, Panasonic Corp, in accordance with a Buffalo photo voltaic manufacturing unit worker talking on situation of anonymity. The remainder are going largely to overseas patrons, in accordance with a Panasonic letter to U.S. Customs officers reviewed by Reuters.
When the 2 companies introduced the partnership in 2016, the businesses stated they'd collaborate on cell and module manufacturing and Tesla would make a long-term dedication to purchase the cells from Panasonic. Cells are elements that convert the solar's mild into electrical energy; they're mixed to make photo voltaic panels.
Tesla deliberate to make use of them in its Photo voltaic Roof, a system meant to appear like regular roof tiles. Tesla Chief Government Elon Musk billed the product as a cornerstone of the technique behind the acquisition – promoting a low-carbon way of life to eco-conscious shoppers who might use the ability from their Photo voltaic Roof to cost their Tesla electrical automobile.
However the firm has put in them on only a handful of rooftops nationwide thus far after manufacturing line troubles and a gutting of Tesla's photo voltaic gross sales crew.
California state knowledge exhibits 21 Photo voltaic Roof programs had been linked by the state's three investor-owned utilities as of Feb. 28. Just a few others had been linked within the northeastern United States, in accordance with a former Tesla worker with data of the matter, who was laid off throughout employees cuts earlier this yr and requested to not be named.
Tesla declined to touch upon the corporate's purchases of cells from Panasonic and wouldn't present figures for Photo voltaic Roof installations. However an organization official stated in an electronic mail "the variety of photo voltaic roofs you cite within the story is low and unrepresentative as we're actively putting in the Photo voltaic Roof in eight states presently."
The state of affairs raises new questions concerning the viability of cash-strapped Tesla's photo voltaic enterprise. Musk as soon as referred to as the deal a "no brainer" – however some traders panned it as a bailout of an affiliated agency on the expense of Tesla shareholders. Earlier than the merger, Musk had served as chairman of SolarCity's board of administrators, and his cousin, Lyndon Rive, was the corporate's CEO.
Panasonic spokesman Alberto Canal declined to touch upon the corporate's gross sales to Tesla, however confirmed that Panasonic was searching for to make use of its Buffalo operations to meet demand for U.S.-made photo voltaic cells from overseas patrons.
Panasonic had stated in a submitting with the U.S. Division of Commerce in October 2018 that overseas demand for U.S.-made photo voltaic cells had sprung up after the Trump Administration imposed tariffs on overseas-made panels in 2018.
Panasonic additionally produces conventional photo voltaic panels on the Buffalo plant for Tesla, however has been promoting a lot of them to different patrons since at the very least final yr on account of low demand from the California automobile firm, Reuters reported in August 2018. Tesla final month reported a 36 p.c slide in its general photo voltaic gross sales within the first quarter, including to earlier huge drops for the reason that SolarCity acquisition.
Since Tesla bought SolarCity within the fourth quarter of 2016, installations have dropped greater than 76 p.c, in accordance with firm monetary disclosures.
After gutting its photo voltaic gross sales crew and ending its retail relationship with House Depot, Tesla final month introduced a plan to counter the downward spiral by providing cut-rate costs on standardized rooftop programs and requiring would-be clients to order photo voltaic merchandise on-line.
Panasonic's transfer to diversify its photo voltaic clients is the newest signal of the corporate falling out of step with its longtime associate. Panasonic is Tesla's sole battery provider for its electrical automobile enterprise, however Musk final month blamed Panasonic for EV manufacturing delays. He has additionally stated Tesla was in search of extra battery suppliers for its new Shanghai automobile manufacturing unit.
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Cotechino with lentils,panettone.Is a panettone.yes I like.
In Christmas, my mom make a chocolate cake. On the cake there are words " merry Christmas". I fancy it very much. My mom made two chocolate cake, one cake for my family and chocolate cake it remains is for Santa. I think Santa fancy it.
In Poland we eat fish, eggs, meat and many cakes. I like eggs the best.
I live in Vietnam. Our country does not have a Christmas that only the New Year. Our New Year's Christmas near you.
I love Chritmas because I get lots of gifts. My favourite food is the cake with chocolate.


Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical island with plenty to see and do, but with so many choices, deciding what to see first, can be a nightmare.Here's a few must visit places you should see on your trip.
The Dutch Fort or Galle Fort as its commonly known, is a UNESCO World Heritage site in the town of Galle. Full of colonial structures, boutique shops and cafes, luxury hotels and probably the panoramic views of the Indian Ocean in Galle - you will need a full day to properly explore the cobble stone streets, hidden lanes, and ramparts around the fort. The main attraction of the fort is that it's a living heritage site, and hence contains a vibrant community of locals and expats alike, as well as administrative offices - some of which date back centuries. Some important landmarks to see here are the National Maritime Museum, the Dutch Reformed Church, Meera Mosque, the clock tower, and the All Saints Anglican Church.
Located in the Hill Country, this mighty peak has been a focus for pilgrimage among many faiths for over 1000 years. They come to worship a sacred footprint at the summit, which depending on the religion, belongs to the Buddha, Adam, or even Lord Shiva. The peak has several names, each attributed to a faith; Adam's Peak (where Adam first set foot on earth after being cast out of heaven), or in Sinhalese, Sri Pada (Sacred Footprint, left by the Buddha ). The best time to climb is between December to May, but keep in mind this is also the pilgrimage season, so the trail to the summit can get quite crowded. Start early morning to reach the temple at the top, in time to watch the sun rise over the valleys. During the rest of the year, the trails are covered in mist and rain, making it a precarious climb.
The ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura is a UNESCO Word Heritage Site, and one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. The kingdom was the centre for Buddhism for many centuries, and is still considered a holy city by Buddhists. Anuradhapura is now split between two main areas - the sacred city, famed for its sprawling complex of preserved ruins that include palaces, temples, stupas, and several royal pools and gardens - and the quiet modern town, located a short drive away. What makes this area unique is that several of the old sites are still in use as holy places, so visiting the ruins is more like vising a natural attraction than an archaeological site.
Rising 200 meters over wild jungles is the Sigiriya Rock Fortress - one of the island's most recognised landmarks. The private home of a notorious king, Sigiriya is celebrated for not only its beauty, but also the ancient engineering techniques that were used to build it. The area around the giant rock contains several landscaped gardens, moats, and ramparts, whilst at the summit are the ruins of what was once a large royal palace, pavilions, gardens and pools. It only takes a couple of hours to explore and climb the rock, so you can easily head there in the morning and make it back in time to any of the hotels in the area, like the Heritance Hotels & Resorts, for lunch.
Located on the east coast, this laid back town has plenty to offer travellers - from pristine beaches to coral reefs, but it's most famous for the ancient Koneswaram Temple. Situated at the top of an outcrop is one of the island's most important Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The current structure dates back to the 1900s, but the temple has been in existence for around two thousand years. Prayers and offerings are given at set times throughout the day, and anyone is allowed in to take part or just watch.


My obsession with making hair bows continues with this new style. I'm still getting used to this one and am having a little trouble with making it all center. Nonetheless...I think it's super cute and can't wait to make more. The tutorial for this bow can be found here. Happy Crafting!
This is an easy to make Halloween sign that can be hung anywhere in your house to add a little decoration & holiday spirit!
1. On your computer, print BOO in your favorite font. This will be your stencil for the sign. I printed mine on card stock to make it more sturdy.
2. Cut out the letters that you just printed.
4. Cut the letters out.
5. Using the white card stock, make a background for your letters. I make my card stock about a 1/2 inch wider and longer than my letters. A good size to go by is 4 x 6. You will need one piece for each letter.
6. Then, glue the letters on to the card stock.
7. Next, you want to have a border for your white card stock. Use a different pattern of scrapbook paper and cut 3 pieced slightly bigger than the white card stock. Glue the card stock on top of the scrapbook paper. You now have your finished letters.
8. Punch a hole in the top center and bottom center of the B and the first O. Then, punch a hole in the top center of the last O.
9. Cut 2 4-inch pieced of thin ribbon & 1 piece of 6 inch ribbon. String the ribbon through the holes to connect the letters. I used a little hot glue to glue the ribbon on the back of the signs.
10. Tie a bow in the top piece and hang.
This weekend I put up all of my fall and Halloween decorations. I was so excited to do this, because this is the first holiday in our new house. So much more room for me to decorate! After putting everything out, I thought I had a lot more than I actually do. I wanted to buy a few decorations to put out, but didn't want to spend lots of dough. I knew one thing I wanted was few glass decorations to go on our entertainment center. All of the decorations on our entertainment center are glass, so I wanted everything to match. Off to Michael's I went. I used my 50% off coupons and bought both of these jars for about $4.00. I filled each one with candy, hot glued a festive ribbon around the top and voila....new decorations!
Halloween is just around the corner and I've been busy working on some new creations. First on the list were these candy corn brownies.
Prepare brownies as directed on box. Remove the brownies from the oven about 12 minutes before they should come out. Pour candy corn over the top of the brownies. Make sure the candy corn evenly covers the brownies. Put the brownies back in the oven for the remaining 12 minutes. When you take the brownies out, spread the melted candy corn. I mixed mine to create a swirl look, even though the majority of it looks orange. Allow them to cool. As soon as brownies have cooled off enough to be cut, cut the brownies. ***If you wait too long to cut the brownies, the candy corn will harden and break into pieces.
One of my students came to school last week with an adorable bow in her hair. During recess I ask her if I could look at it. I took some pictures with my phone and was surprised at how easy it looked to create. When I got home, I did a little google search and came across this great tutorial. I absolutely love the bows I created that night and have been obsessed ever since. I've made multiple trips to local craft stores for different ribbon and have even learned some new techniques. My husband has had a lot of video game time this week thanks to this new love. I'm looking very forward to this upcoming Sunday when mom comes over to craft & create with me!
I'm still on a headband kick and have spent lots of time researching and trying out different techniques. I found this one on a blog and tried it out. What I love about it is that you don't have to have a sewing machine. I used hot glue for the entire thing. This is where I found the tutorial. I tried thick and thin braids and loose and tight braids...to me they all worked. It just depends on the look you're going for. I made headbands and little clips with the braided flowers.
One of the best meals I've made in such little time. I made it the first time last week and have already made it again. The hubs gave it a 10 and I didn't even ask him what he would rate it! We only used pepperoni & cheese, but this would be great with any pizza toppings.
1. Preheat oven to time directed on rolls can. Roll out 4 separate rectangles (2 triangular squares together).
2. Place pepperoni on top of the dough. Place cheese on top of the pepperoni (in the center).
3. Roll dough & pinch dough to seal the ends. Brush with olive oil & seasonings.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until dough is brown.
This is another DIY wedding project that my father and I took on. I found the idea in a DIY magazine, and it fit perfectly with our wedding theme. All of our table names were different wines. We had our family and friends save wine corks for a few months, and we had more than enough. My father used some sort of saw to cut the bottom of the cork in order to make it flat. After that we used an exacto knife to make a slit across the top of the cork. I bought the cards off of EBay and did the calligraphy myself. These place card holders ended up costing me $30.00.
Well, I tried my first pumpkin recipe for 2010 this week. It will be the first of many! I found this recipe at simplyrecipes.com. It took no time at all to make and I was pleased with the results. I could have baked it a bit longer, but they've been fabulous for breakfast everyday this week. I definitely think that this recipe would be even better with some mini chocolate chips and some nuts. Keep your eye out for a few variations to come.
1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift together the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and spices into a large bowl.
2 In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture. Give it a rough stir to generally incorporate the ingredients, the dough will be crumbly.
4 Let biscotti cool for 15 minutes and then using a serrated knife cut into 1 inch wide pieces. Turn the oven to 300 F and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Cool completely.


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Student Says He Was Told Wearing Red, White And Blue Is 'Racially Insensitive' During 9/11 Tribute
by : Cameron Frew on : 13 Sep 2021 16:58
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A Washington high school reportedly told students wearing red, white and blue to a 9/11 tribute could be 'racially insensitive.'
Saturday, September 11, marked 20 years since the terror attacks which took nearly 3,000 lives in New York as the Twin Towers fell, 184 who died in the Pentagon crash and 40 who died preventing United Airlines Flight 93 from hitting its presumed target of the US Capitol.
While respects are paid every year, the anniversary saw a flood of tributes across the world. In Eastlake High School in Sammamish, Washington, students wanted to commemorate the tragedy by wearing the colours of the American flag, but the school U-turned and didn't endorse the tribute.
Pupils attending the high school's football game, initially Patriots Day-themed, were told wearing red, white and blue could 'unintentionally cause offence to some who see it differently', as per an email from Principal Chris Bede obtained by the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH.
One student said he was told 'red, white and blue was going to be seen as racially insensitive and may affect people in a way that we will not understand and for that reason that we were to change our theme.'
Shannon Parthemer, the school district's communication director, said 'Since it was not a home game, there was no opportunity to have an announcement about Patriots Day and to share why students were dressed in red, white and blue.'
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9/11 Hijackers Had US-Based Support, Ex-FBI Agent Says
The flag has been the subject of criticism over the past year, particularly amid Black Lives Matter protests, with the Utah chapter earlier writing on Facebook, 'When we see this flag we know the person flying it is a racist. When we see this flag we know that the person flying it lives in a different America then we do. When we see this flag, we question your intelligence. We know to avoid you. It is a symbol of hatred.'
NPR also spoke to Americans about the flag last year, with some feeling it had been weaponised by far-right conservatives and those protesting against BLM. However, some have decided to fly it again, with one telling the outlet, 'I'd let something that had always been for me a positive symbol take on a negative meaning and I guess I just decided to reclaim it.'
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Rantz: High school cancels 9/11 tribute, says it could offend some students
We Asked Americans How They Feel About The U.S. Flag. It Got Interesting.


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Quenington é uma paróquia e aldeia do distrito de Cotswold, no condado de Gloucestershire, na Inglaterra. De acordo com o Censo de 2011, tinha 603 habitantes. Tem uma área de 8,68 km².

Ligações externas

 Lista das paróquias em Gloucestershire.gov.uk
 Página da paróquia de Quenington

Paróquias civis de Cotswold (distrito)
Vilarejos de Gloucestershire


Mabel is playing a carnival game in which she throws balls into a triangular array of cups.
She will throw three balls, and she will win the game if the three balls are in a straight line (not necessarily adjacent) and in different cups.
Disregarding the order the balls go into the cups, how many ways can she win the game?


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Nick Cannon reveals the secret to co-parenting: 'It's all about love'
by R. Hawkins
Photo credit: Instagram – @mariahcarey
Has Nick Cannon uncovered the secret to co-parenting successfully? He seems to think so.
The former "America's Got Talent" host recently sat down with Frankie Grande and Rachel Smith on Amazon's "Style Code Live," where he got candid about his amicable relationship with his ex-wife Mariah Carey, their 5-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, and how he remains a big part of their lives.
In addition to the pair learning how to "embrace" their co-parenting responsibilities, while having their children grow up in an "unorthodox household." The 36-year-old rapper added that balance and communication are key. "[They] know, 'You don't get to see daddy every single day,'… but [they] understand that daddy's presence is felt every single day," Cannon said. "On the weekends, we tear up Chuck E. Cheese's." As for how he makes his post-split relationship with Carey work, he said, "It's all about love."
"You put the kids first," he said, "but then when you understand that you have unconditional love for these human beings and you want the best existence for them, then you put whatever differences you may have had aside.
"A lot of times, when you think about breakups in relationships, it's usually over ego. And if you can remove your ego from that, and make it about your loved ones, that's what it's all about."
The Chiraq actor also opened up about a recent health scare he faced over the holidays while battling lupus. According to Cannon, his condition is currently under control — noting that it was actually his medicine that made him sick. "I had too much medicine in me," he recounted. "I had to have like, five blood transfusions because it was so much stuff. But I'm good now!" The experience prompted him to be "as holistic and homeopathic as possible" as he continues to manage his illness.
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Humble with a hint of Muhammad Ali...
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KUWAIT CITY, March 31, (KUNA): Inhabitants of the Kuwaiti island of Meskan used to install marks to guide ships' captains to evade surrounding rocky spots.
The island, populated during various periods of Kuwait history, is situated three kilometers (roughly 1.6 nautical miles) from the larger Failaka island and 15 kms (eight nautical miles) from shores of the mainland. It is largely sandy of 1.206 kms in length and 800 meters in width. According to historians, Meskan island had been resided by the Kuwaiti families, namely Bou-Rashed and Al-Awwad of the Awazem tribe. Relics found on it indicated that people lived on it during the Islamic empire times.
Dr. Hamed Al-Mutairi, the head of archeology at the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, said in an interview with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that artifacts were found on Meskan island during recent excavations. Among the relics, the excavators discovered foundations of small dwellings, presumed to be fishermen's cottages, some coins, potteries brought from south of the Arabian Gulf and locally-made wares that had been used for drinking and food storage.
Residents of the island had mingled with peoples that lived during the Islamic empire times, he affirmed, adding that more excavations aimed at digging deeper into the ground were planned in the future. Its ownership had been shifted from Hamad Ibrahim Bin Abdullah Al-Rashed (Bou-Rashed) in a contract granted by the late Amir, His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The Bou-Rashed family used to fish around it and set up makeshift minarets to guide ships to evade rocks skirting it. Being rich in turtles and birds, the island lures photographers and cameramen. Authorities are currently pondering security plans for the island, due to its strategic location.


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Normally I love Korres products but this one destroyed my skin after only three applications. Perhaps I'm allergic to one of the ingredients... But I'm terrified my skin will be permanently affected. Scary... Clearly, I'm returning this. Be wary if you have delicate skin.


When it's not busting cocaine smugglers or helping overthrow dictators, the Navy's MQ-8B Fire Scout UAV will soon hunt for pirates. With lasers.
The Fire Scouts will be equipped with LIDAR imaging capabilites, the same kind used to map the Amazon rain forest and tectonic fault lines. It will bombard suspected pirate speed boats with laser pulses and compare the resulting 3D images to a database of wanted pirate ships.
"The automatic target recognition software gives Fire Scout the ability to distinguish target boats in congested coastal waters using LADAR, and it sends that information to human operators, who can then analyse those vessels in a 3D picture," said Ken Heeke, program officer in the Office of Naval Research's Naval Air Warfare and Weapons Department, told Live Science.