West Lothian teenagers are to be offered support with their exam results.
On Tuesday (August 9), thousands of young people across Scotland will receive the results for their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, National Progression Awards, Skills for Work Awards, National Certificates and Awards.
These results will allow them to take the next step on their learning journey; either continuing at school, moving on to college or university, or entering employment or a workplace-based training programme.
And on Results Day, SQA will open its helpline at 8am to answer learners’ questions about their certificates.
Young people can also call Skills Development Scotland to speak to advisers about the options available.
SQA has adopted a more generous approach to grading to help ensure fairness for learners.
This is in recognition of the fact those preparing for and sitting exams have done so in very different circumstances from those who sat exams in 2019, having experienced disruption to their learning over two academic years. Young people can also appeal their grade for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses directly through SQA for free.
Learners can appeal if their final result is lower than the grade their school, college or training provider expected.
While the final decision is the candidate’s, SQA would encourage anyone considering submitting an appeal to discuss their decision with their teacher, lecturer or other member of staff first.
Priority appeals are available for learners who have a conditional offer for a college or university place or for a training or employment offer and must be submitted to SQA by Friday, August 19. All other appeals must be submitted by Friday, September 2.
Robin McKenzie, SQA liaison manager, said: “I want to thank candidates throughout West Lothian for their hard work and dedication in preparing for and sitting their exams and assessments.
“Learners can have confidence in their grades and be proud of what they have accomplished.
“I encourage anyone who has any queries or needs advice come Results Day, to call the helplines where dedicated members of staff will be happy to help and guide you.”
SQA’s Candidate Advice Line will be available on Results Day from 8am to 6pm, then Wednesday (August 10) to Tuesday (August 16) (excluding weekends) from 8.30am to 5pm. Call 0345 279 1000.
Skills Development Scotland can be contacted on 0808 100 8000 from 8am to 8pm on Tuesday (August 9) and Wednesday (August 10). It will be open 9am to 5pm from August 11 to August 17, excluding weekends. More information is available at www.sqa.org.uk/results.
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