SQA

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The Scottish Government said in 2021 that the SQA would be

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Will the new SQA "roadmap" for change take us down the same old road?
Scotland's exam board says that it will begin a “year-long transition from SQA to Qualifications Scotland”.

Jenny Gilruth will not deliver an official statement to MSPs about the Higher History marking

Jenny Gilruth will not deliver an official statement to MSPs about the Higher History marking

'The public deserve clarity' - SNP slammed for refusing statement on SQA 'fiasco'

The new qualifications body wants to reset relationships with teachers

The new qualifications body wants to reset relationships with teachers

New qualifications body vow to 'reset relationships' with teachers in new roadmap

Labour's Pam Duncan-Glancy (right) says that education secretary Jenny Gilruth (left) must make a statement to parliament about the ongoing controversy

Labour's Pam Duncan-Glancy (right) says that education secretary Jenny Gilruth (left) must make a statement to parliament about the ongoing controversy

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Labour demands parliamentary statement from Gilruth over SQA Higher History 'saga'

John Swinney was pressed on the issue at last week's First Minister's Questions

John Swinney was pressed on the issue at last week's First Minister's Questions

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Swinney has 'questions to answer' over SQA review of Higher History exam marking

People have reported receiving blank emails from the SQA instead of their results

People have reported receiving blank emails from the SQA instead of their results

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History teachers respond to SQA review of Higher marking

SQA Chief Executive Fiona Robertson decided that the review would be carried out by a member of staff within the under-fire exam board

SQA Chief Executive Fiona Robertson decided that the review would be carried out by a member of staff within the under-fire exam board

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Investigation into History marking only interviewed those with links to the SQA

The exam board has released the results of an investigation into exam marking after teachers and markers raised major concerns

The exam board has released the results of an investigation into exam marking after teachers and markers raised major concerns

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SQA accused of 'whitewash' in Higher History marking review

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) refuses to confirm which subjects have been affected by its latest failure

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) refuses to confirm which subjects have been affected by its latest failure

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SQA refusing to answer questions about missing reports into exam performance

The SQA has come under mounting pressure after originally rejecting concerns about Higher History exam marking

The SQA has come under mounting pressure after originally rejecting concerns about Higher History exam marking

Teachers unsure of standards as review of SQA marking problems remains unresolved

Veteran MSP Fergus Ewing says that the SQA must not be allowed to 'mark its own homework'

Veteran MSP Fergus Ewing says that the SQA must not be allowed to 'mark its own homework'

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SNP MSP calls for government action over SQA handling of History marking review

The SQA launched an investigation into Higher History marking after The Herald reported concerns from teachers, charities and opposition parties

The SQA launched an investigation into Higher History marking after The Herald reported concerns from teachers, charities and opposition parties

SQA releases exam appeal results but questions over History marking continue

The SQA had previously insisted that exam marking had been carried out as normal

The SQA had previously insisted that exam marking had been carried out as normal

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SQA launches investigation into 'unfair' exam marking after weeks of pressure

The exam board is facing calls for immediate action, and an external investigation, over claims that marking policy was changed after exams took place.

The exam board is facing calls for immediate action, and an external investigation, over claims that marking policy was changed after exams took place.

Scottish Government

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SQA accused of undermining children's rights with 'unfair' exam marking approach

The SQA is under increasing pressure over the marking of Higher History papers, where student scores fell sharply

The SQA is under increasing pressure over the marking of Higher History papers, where student scores fell sharply

Scottish Government

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‘Not acceptable’ – senior teachers hit out at SQA over exam marking changes

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has asked to meet SQA officials regarding the marking of Higher History papers

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has asked to meet SQA officials regarding the marking of Higher History papers

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Gilruth sets SQA meeting as she bows to pressure over ‘unfair’ exam marking

The SQA had already faced criticism over its handling of 2024 exam results.

The SQA had already faced criticism over its handling of 2024 exam results.

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Teachers hit out at SQA over ‘unfair’ exam marking

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has warned that dual-presentation can lead to negative experiences for young people.

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has warned that dual-presentation can lead to negative experiences for young people.

Little change in exam dual-presentations despite government warning

Exam results fiasco

Exam results fiasco

Scottish Government

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Steven Camley on .... The blank exam results fiasco

The SQA is investigating an issue with its email delivery system, which saw some students receive blank messages instead of results this morning.

The SQA is investigating an issue with its email delivery system, which saw some students receive blank messages instead of results this morning.

SQA: Still no explanation for results morning email delays

SQA results are an indicator of the gap between Scotland's most and least disadvantaged students, but they aren't actually one of the official government measurements.

SQA results are an indicator of the gap between Scotland's most and least disadvantaged students, but they aren't actually one of the official government measurements.

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What is the attainment gap and whose job is it to close it?

Pupils across Scotland are awaiting exam results (stock pic)

Pupils across Scotland are awaiting exam results (stock pic)

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Exam results turmoil as pupils receive blank emails

School-aged dance students could benefit from the new course for P.E. teachers

School-aged dance students could benefit from the new course for P.E. teachers

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Glasgow college to introduce new dance course for Scottish P.E. teachers

Sue Webber MSP, Convener of the Education, Children and Young People Committee announced the launch of a public consultation on the new Education (Scotland) Bill

Sue Webber MSP, Convener of the Education, Children and Young People Committee announced the launch of a public consultation on the new Education (Scotland) Bill

Scottish Government

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Holyrood wants more scrutiny of SQA replacement bill

What do the latest reports on exam fairness tell us about the SQA?

What do the latest reports on exam fairness tell us about the SQA?

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What do the latest reports on exam fairness tell us about the SQA?

Exam disruption averted as union strikes deal with SQA despite 'hostile' attitude

Exam disruption averted as union strikes deal with SQA despite 'hostile' attitude

Exam disruption averted as union strikes deal with SQA despite 'hostile' attitude

Jenny Gilruth delivered the opening remarks at Saturday's annual Scottish Teachers for Enhancing Practice (STEP) conference in Stirling.

Jenny Gilruth delivered the opening remarks at Saturday's annual Scottish Teachers for Enhancing Practice (STEP) conference in Stirling.

Day of Reflection

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Jenny Gilruth questions teachers' appetite for Hayward reforms

SQA staff and Unite members outside the Glasgow office with STUC general secretary Roz Foyer in attendance

SQA staff and Unite members outside the Glasgow office with STUC general secretary Roz Foyer in attendance

Scottish Government pay policy criticised as SQA staff walk out after talks breakdown

Scottish Government urged to act after steep rise in school dual-presentations

Scottish Government urged to act after steep rise in school dual-presentations

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Scottish Government urged to act after steep rise in school dual-presentations

SQA results welcomed

SQA results welcomed

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School pupils face 'major' exam disruption as SQA workers set to strike

Scottish education: the subject-choice gender gaps in secondary schools

Scottish education: the subject-choice gender gaps in secondary schools

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Data highlights stark subject-choice gender gaps in Scottish secondary schools

'Disturbing but sadly unsurprising': college Higher courses have plummeted since 2010

'Disturbing but sadly unsurprising': college Higher courses have plummeted since 2010

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'Disturbing but sadly unsurprising': college Higher courses have plummeted since 2010

Exam in progress David Davies/PA Wire.

Exam in progress David Davies/PA Wire.

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School exam disruption warning after SQA staff vote to strike

Primary Schools

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Explained in five minutes: Is it true that Scotland doesn't publish exam data?

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Jenny Gilruth

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Jenny Gilruth

Secondary school

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Education secretary seeks answers on loss of second batch of exam papers in fire

The GCPG committee

The GCPG committee

Primary Schools

How a group of volunteers are helping give parents a voice in Scottish education

Exams are stressful

Exams are stressful

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Pupils can call on helpline during ’emotional’ results period, says minister

What time will I get my SQA results in 2023?

What time will I get my SQA results in 2023?

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Everything you need to know about SQA results day 2023

School pupils see exam papers destroyed in fire

S4 exams could be scrapped

S4 exams could be scrapped

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Warning scrapping S4 exams would impact pupils' 'work rate and motivation'

Consultation launched into future of Scottish exams and qualifications

Consultation launched into future of Scottish exams and qualifications

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Consultation launched into future of Scottish exams and qualifications

A new study has found that teachers say their workload increased significantly as a result of the cancellation of exams in 2021 and the introduction of an assessment model.

A new study has found that teachers say their workload increased significantly as a result of the cancellation of exams in 2021 and the introduction of an assessment model.

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Covid exam replacement made some teachers consider quitting

Pupils sitting an exam.

Pupils sitting an exam.

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Scotland way behind Ireland in pupils learning languages, exam results show

Up to 55,000 exam appeals could be affected by the Scottish Qualifications Authority strike

Up to 55,000 exam appeals could be affected by the Scottish Qualifications Authority strike

SQA strike to go ahead as union rejects new pay offer as 'cynical publicity stunt'

Fewer pupils took languages, sciences and mathematics at Higher level in Scotland this year.

Fewer pupils took languages, sciences and mathematics at Higher level in Scotland this year.

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Concern as huge drop in pupils taking Higher languages and sciences, SQA results show

The education attainment gap between pupils from poorer and wealthier backgrounds has grown from last year.

The education attainment gap between pupils from poorer and wealthier backgrounds has grown from last year.

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Attainment gap widens as poorer pupils suffer greater effect of pandemic

What is UCAS Clearing and how do you apply? (PA)

What is UCAS Clearing and how do you apply? (PA)

What is UCAS Clearing and how do you apply?

Nando’s is giving away free meals to students on results day – find out what you can get (PA)

Nando’s is giving away free meals to students on results day – find out what you can get (PA)

Nando’s is giving away free meals to students on results day – find out what you can get

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville pictured at the offices of Skills Development Scotland in Glasgow ahead of school exam results tomorrow. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville pictured at the offices of Skills Development Scotland in Glasgow ahead of school exam results tomorrow. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

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Education secretary won't say if she is confident key pupil pledge will be met by 2026

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville.

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville.

Shirley-Anne Somerville

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Somerville promises Scottish pupils will get 'fair' set of exam results

Students taking an exam. Credit: PA

Students taking an exam. Credit: PA

When is SQA Results day 2022? Everything to know from appeals to clearing

The SQA say pupils sitting exams this year have been graded generously.

The SQA say pupils sitting exams this year have been graded generously.

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SQA say exams this year graded 'generously' in wake of Covid pandemic

The Scottish Government will scrap the SQA following a report from the OECD

The Scottish Government will scrap the SQA following a report from the OECD

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What does the scrapping of the SQA mean for your children?