Quality Standards
Registered ILA Scotland learning providers must, as a minimum requirement, meet one or more of the following quality standards stipulated by Skills Development Scotland (SDS):
- In receipt of funding from the Scottish Funding Council through having recognition of good standing regarding Quality Assurance Agency Scotland (QAAS) for Higher Education and/or recognition of good standing regarding the requirements of HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE)
- Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) approval as an SQA-approved centre
- Approved learndirect scotland branded learning centre.
These standards provide a clear and explicit basis for understanding the quality management systems and processes which will need to be applied in your provision of ILA Scotland-funded learning opportunities.
If you do not currently hold one of these standards and are interested in finding out more about them, go to our Useful Links section.