Standards and Frameworks Group
The Standards and Frameworks Group (SFG) oversee apprenticeship standards and framework development for apprenticeships in Scotland and ensure they are demand and employer-led.
The SFG ensure standards and frameworks are aligned with industry, economic growth, job and progression opportunities and that they develop transferable skills which allow smooth transitions to emerging and new roles.
The main responsibilities of the SAAB Standards and Frameworks Group are to:
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provide leadership and oversight of apprenticeship governance and development processes, in Scotland
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provide oversight of apprenticeship development to ensure effective prioritisation is aligned to employer need
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provide leadership and strategic direction on the shape of frameworks, standards and quality approaches to apprenticeships
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scrutinise, challenge and oversee the Apprenticeship Approvals Group (AAG) approval processes and schedule
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oversee end-to-end quality assurance within apprenticeships
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share industry intelligence and good practice to identify opportunities to improve the development and delivery of apprenticeships, creating an effective and efficient apprenticeship system in Scotland
See the full Terms of Reference for SAAB Standards and Frameworks Group.
Standards and Frameworks Group Membership
The SFG is chaired by Dr Jacqueline Hall, Head of Apprenticeships & Skills at BAE Systems.
Jacqueline has been involved in apprenticeship design and delivery both in England & Scotland for more than 10 years, both in the development of standards to meet industry needs, qualifications, synoptic assessment, underpinned by inspection and evaluation experience.
Jacqueline is currently a member of the SAAB Standards & Frameworks group because ahe is passionate about the need for high quality apprenticeships that meet not only the needs of business now and in the future but importantly create life chances and opportunities for all.
More information
| Name | Role | Organisation |
| Dr Jacqueline Hall (Chair) | Head of Apprenticeships & Skills | BAE Systems |
| Allan Colquhoun | University Liaison and Emerging Technologies Manager | Leonardo MW Ltd |
| Judy Preece | Apprenticeship Performance & Quality Manager | SSE |
| Jim Fingland | Head of Learning and Development | Allied Vehicle Group |
| Roddy Sutherland | Apprenticeship Development Manager | Lloyds Banking Group |
| Ryan Reed | Head of Programme: Learning Strategy and Collaboration | NHS Education for Scotland |
| Lisa Naples | Business Analyst | NatWest |
| David Whitehouse | Business Performance Director | Doosan Babcock |
| Doreen Davidson | Governor/Board Member | Edinburgh University/ Scottish Lifesciences Association |
| George Brown | Head of SQA Accreditation | SQA Accreditation |
| Paul Mitchell | Operations Director | Scottish Building Federation |
| Ruth Jennings | Skills Executive | Rugby Association |
| Stuart McKenna | Chief Executive | Scottish Training Federation |
| Stuart Millar | Director - Education, Contracts and Business Development | Colleges Scotland |
| Prof Quintin Cutts | Professor of Computer Science Education | University of Glasgow, rep. Universities Scotland |
| Dr Jacqueline Hall | Head of Apprenticeships and Skills | BAE Systems |
| Tommy Breslin | Development Officer | Scottish Union Learning |
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TBC
View full Terms of Reference.
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