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SQA scraps exams for three National 5 qualifications

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has scrapped exams for three National 5 qualifications

The National (Scotland)

School pupils to sit exams earlier than originally planned amid concerns

Scotland’s students will start sitting exams earlier than originally scheduled this year after concerns were raised about the timetable putting…

The National (Scotland)

Robert Burns controversially axed from Higher English in Scottish exam revamp

ROBERT Burns has been controversially removed as a standalone author for Scottish pupils taking Higher English ...

The National (Scotland)

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'Parents are experts': Home education myths debunked as figures increase

'PARENTS are the experts in their own children", Stacy Matheson tells me, adding, "and know what they need to thrive".

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon's 'favourite book' removed from Scottish school reading list

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon’s favourite book has been removed from the Scottish Higher English reading list ...

The National (Scotland)

SQA reading list to 'reflect modern Scotland' with new titles

SCOTLAND'S qualifications body has updated it's reading list for the first time in eight years with the hope to "reflect a modern…

The National (Scotland)

Students expecting exam results sent blank emails by Scottish exam body SQA

145,000 students in Scotland are receiving exam results

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Scotland exam results: pass rate falls as attainment gap widens across board

Day begins in chaotic fashion with thousands of pupils receiving blank emails instead of their exam results

The Guardian - UK

Education Secretary congratulates Scottish students as SQA releases exam results

EDUCATION Secretary Jenny Gilruth has congratulated students across Scotland as they receive their Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) exam…

The National (Scotland)

SQA issues statement as pupils receive 'blank emails' instead of results

THE SQA has issued a statement amid reports pupils are receiving “blank emails” instead of their results...

The National (Scotland)

SQA delivering 'blank emails' instead of grades on exam results day

REPORTS on social media are suggesting that many pupils across Scotland have received a blank email instead of their exam results...

The National (Scotland)

Special exam results helpline set up ahead of students getting their grades

STAFF at a dedicated helpline are gearing up for calls from Scotland’s students after they receive their exam results on Tuesday ...

The National (Scotland)

Can I appeal my SQA exam results? What to do if you're unhappy with your marks

Here is how you can appeal your SQA exam results if you are unhappy with the outcome.

The National (Scotland)

SQA to be scrapped as SNP government publishes education reform bill

THE Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will be scrapped and a new chief inspector of education brought in under new legislation published by…

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When will I get my SQA exam results? Everything you need to know for 2024

From how to get your results via text to how to appeal, here is everything you need to know about the SQA National and Higher exams in 2024

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish exams chair appointed as system faces shake-up

A new chair of Scotland’s exam body has been appointed as the agency is set to be replaced.

The Independent UK

Exam board workers vote to strike in pay dispute

Unite said it will now discuss potential dates for industrial action.

The Independent UK

Students receive A-level results as ministers in England aim to restore pre-pandemic grades

This cohort could face greater disappointment as their inflated GCSE results could leave them with higher expectations, sector leaders say

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Students receive A-level results as ministers aim to return to pre-Covid grading

This cohort could face greater disappointment as their inflated GCSE results could leave them with higher expectations, sector leaders say,

The Independent UK

Government urged to engage with employers over pandemic grading changes

Geoff Barton said the return to pre-pandemic grading in England will feel like a ‘bitter pill’ for many students receiving their A-level results.

The Independent UK

What is expected from this year’s exam results?

This year’s national results in England will be lower than last year, but they are expected to be similar to 2019.

The Independent UK

A-level cohort ‘unluckiest’ to come out of pandemic – social mobility expert

School leavers waiting for results will be experiencing ‘the highest levels of anxiety and uncertainty’, according to Lee Elliot Major.

The National (Scotland)

Students celebrate as exam pass rate smashes pre-pandemic levels

STUDENTS are celebrating a record year in exam results as the overall pass rate for all National 5s, Highers and Advanced Highers increased from the…

The Independent UK

Scottish exams pass rate down from last year but above 2019 levels

Figures from the Scottish Qualification Authority show attainment of A to C grades was 77.1%.

The National (Scotland)

The best numbers to contact for advice about exam results

AROUND 140,000 pupils across Scotland spent Tuesday morning awaiting their exam results for their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers and national…

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