Current Research

Each year our Information & Research Manager undertakes a number of internal research projects. Where necessary some larger scale projects are carried over to the next operational year when required but for the most part the studies are completed within one year.

Any live consultations and research projects currently underway or completed in 2019 and onwards are published here.

Project	Aim	News and Important Updates
SVQ Review	Determine whether SVQs continue to meet the needs and experiences of stakeholders.	Phase 1 (focus groups) report. Phase 2 (survey) report. Recommendations and actions are currently on hold.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Survey 2024	Gain a better understanding of the impact of Generative AI on SQA Accreditation's awarding bodies and to ascertain the best course of action.	Full report: Generative AI Survey 2024 Appendix (Survey Questions) Guidance: SQA Accreditation Generative AI Guidance
SQA Accreditation Stakeholder Survey 2021	We are dedicated to continuously improving our levels of service, and ensuring that stakeholders get the opportunity to share their opinions and influence the direction of any changes being made. As part of this, we conduct a stakeholder survey every three years.	Stakeholder Survey 2021 report. These findings are used to inform our continuous improvement activities and operational planning.

Project

Aim

News and Important Updates

SVQ Review

Determine whether SVQs continue to meet the needs and experiences of stakeholders.

Phase 1 (focus groups) report.
Phase 2 (survey) report.
Recommendations and actions are currently on hold.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Survey 2024

Gain a better understanding of the impact of Generative AI on SQA Accreditation's awarding bodies and to ascertain the best course of action.

Full report: Generative AI Survey 2024

Appendix (Survey Questions)

Guidance: SQA Accreditation Generative AI Guidance

SQA Accreditation Stakeholder Survey 2021

We are dedicated to continuously improving our levels of service, and ensuring that stakeholders get the opportunity to share their opinions and influence the direction of any changes being made. As part of this, we conduct a stakeholder survey every three years.

Stakeholder Survey 2021 report. These findings are used to inform our continuous improvement activities and operational planning.