Explanatory Notes

Education (Scotland) Act 2025

2025 asp 11

6 August 2025

Overview of the Act

Part 1: Qualifications Scotland

Functions

Section 4 – The accreditation function

12.Section 4 provides for Qualifications Scotland to have the function of accrediting qualifications which meet the requirements specified and published by it, and of satisfying itself as to the suitability of establishments providing accredited qualifications.

13.This function is to be carried out by the Accreditation Committee which must be established and maintained by Qualifications Scotland under paragraph 13 of schedule 1. For further information about the Accreditation Committee and the manner in which it will operate, see paragraphs 186 to 189 of these Notes.

14.This function is not to be exercised in relation to degrees.