1. Senior Verifier Update
Robert Laird
VG 363 and 389
February 2016

2. Feedback on External Verification AY2014/15
Limited activity, in line with SQA’s sampling plan
Visiting Verification only
Prior Verification of Centre-devised Instruments of Assessment
Development Visits
Approval Visits
No activity on VG399

3. Feedback on External Verification AY2014/15
Centres made good use of Assessment Exemplar Packs
Evidence of Centre-devised alternative assessments
Centres have a clear understanding of the Evidence Requirements for the Units sampled
Excellent representation at the HN Quality Network in 2015 links to the quality of assessment
Continued development of electronic marking and anti-plagiarism software

4. Feedback on External Verification AY2014/15
Feedback to candidates, from assessors, is generally improving but is still variable in quality and quantity
Very positive feedback on the quality of teaching and assessment (and the value of the AIT group award) from students interviewed

5. Feedback on External Verification AY2014/15
Areas of good practice
Integration of Unit delivery and Unit assessment to reduce the candidate assessment burden
Detailed assessment planning, communicated and updated through virtual learning environments – this ensured that candidates were fully engaged in the assessment process

6. Added Value of the HN Quality Network
Networking opportunity – practitioners, SQA staff, External Verification team
Feedback, leading to clarification or review of units/frameworks
Assessment guidance