17 min
Are NPAs really a qualifications reform trailblazer? #2 Tes Scotland
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- Education
National Progression Award have rapidly grown in popularity in Scottish schools.
The absence of exams and the “real-world” application of the 267 NPAs on offer – in courses as varied as criminology, esports, Gaelic songwriting and end-of-life care – hold huge appeal to schools and students at a time when assessments and qualifications are being reformed – although some doubts remain.
Scotland editor Henry Hepburn talks to senior reporter Emma Seith about her long read for Tes on the rise of NPAs.
National Progression Award have rapidly grown in popularity in Scottish schools.
The absence of exams and the “real-world” application of the 267 NPAs on offer – in courses as varied as criminology, esports, Gaelic songwriting and end-of-life care – hold huge appeal to schools and students at a time when assessments and qualifications are being reformed – although some doubts remain.
Scotland editor Henry Hepburn talks to senior reporter Emma Seith about her long read for Tes on the rise of NPAs.
17 min