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100 Years of Higher National qualifications in Scotland

The CDN College Awards 2025 are proudly supported by Title Sponsor SQA. As Scotland marks 100 years of Higher National qualifications, SQA reflects on a century of innovation, collaboration and impact. In 1925, 24 awards were made available under Scotland’s new National Certificate scheme, laying the foundation for something far more enduring than anyone could […]
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STEP launches new projects for 2025

Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP) has launched a set of new collaborative projects for 2025, bringing together colleges, universities, student associations and sector bodies to tackle shared challenges and enhance learner experiences across the tertiary sector. STEP is Scotland’s national enhancement programme and forms part of the Tertiary Quality Enhancement Framework (TQEF). Delivered by CDN […]
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Join Our Team: Delivery and Engagement Partner Opportunity

College Development Network (CDN) is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as a Delivery and Engagement Partner and help drive positive change across Scotland’s college sector. As the national enhancement agency for Scotland’s college sector, CDN works in partnership with institutions to develop people, strengthen skills, and champion collaboration. Everything we […]
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STEP Call for Proposals for Funded Project

QAA Scotland and CDN have opened a call for proposals from staff and students across Scotland’s colleges and universities for a funded project on ‘Delivering Tailored, Targeted and Personalised Support’. Up to £10,000 of funding is available to support the development and delivery of the project, which will contribute to Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP). […]
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The Backbone of CDN: Supporting Every College, Every Step of the Way

At CDN, we celebrate innovation, learning, and collaboration – and at the heart of it all is our Finance and Corporate Services team, making everything possible. Often called the backbone of the organisation, they provide the structure, support, and expertise that allows the rest of CDN – and Scotland’s college sector – to truly thrive. […]
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#YourCDN is Here – Explore Our New Website

Explore Our New Website. Sharpen Your Skills, Spark Insights, Stay Ahead – that’s the promise of #YourCDN, our refreshed hub supporting every college, every staff member, every step of the way.

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As Scotland changes, so do the needs of our learners. To meet those needs, the tertiary system, our colleges and their people will need to continuously improve their practice.

As the improvement agency for Scotland’s colleges, CDN will deliver the professional learning pathways to support and enable that improvement.

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