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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 Independent UK

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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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

When will I get my Higher and National exam results from the SQA in 2023?

SQA results day 2023 is fast approaching with students across Scotland eager to know the exact date for results, how to appeal, and what comes next.

The National (Scotland)

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Dalbeattie High School students take part in "alternative timetable"

Pupils got involved with a range of projects aimed at developing skills and giving something back to the community

Daily Record

Exams get under way as nearly 130k pupils and students to be tested

SQA exams get under way today for tens of thousands of young people across Scotland who will sit National 5, Higher and Advanced Highers.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney admits trying to resign twice but Nicola Sturgeon wouldn't let him

The Deputy First Minister said he offered to leave Government in 2016 and 2021, and also came 'incredibly close to resigning' over the 2020 exams fiasco.

Daily Record

'Sensitive approach' to grading announced for this year’s exams

THE Education Secretary has said that a “sensitive approach” to grading will be in place for this year’s exams...

The National (Scotland)

School exam dates changed to make way for King Charles' coronation

Schools across West Lothian will get an extra day's holiday on May 8 to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III

Daily Record

West Lothian schools get exams moved to make way for King's Coronation holiday

Schools across West Lothian will get an extra day's holiday on May 8 to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, and the council confirmed scheduled SQA exams on that day will now be moved.

Edinburgh Live

Reinvest teacher strike savings John Swinney tells Perth and Kinross Council as parents voice concern

The saving to Perth and Kinross Council of from eight days of school closures in February and March triggered by teachers striking should go towards study hubs to help those sitting SQA exams advises Perthshire North MSP John Swinney in a response he made to concerned parents.

Daily Record

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Pupils affected by teacher strikes could have missed days taken into account in exam results

Teaching Union the EIS is locked in a bitter pay dispute with the Government.

Daily Record

Parents' concern that Perthshire students get hit with extra strike days

Eight days without lessons because teachers are striking in North Perthshire leaves parents of senior students with grave concerns over how this will effect exam grades.

Daily Record

Thirty per cent of Scots exam result appeals in 2022 were upgraded, SQA figures show

If a student's grade has changed, they will receive their new certificate by post later this month.

The National (Scotland)

Staff at SQA exams body accept new pay offer, union confirms

STAFF at Scotland’s exams body have accepted a improved wage offer, union chiefs revealed.

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Daily Record

Lanarkshire secondary school records best ever SQA exam results

There was celebrations all round for Larkhall Academy pupils.

Glasgow Live

SQA strike action remains on with up to 55,000 appeals impacted

Unite the Union confirmed the first of a number of strike days will begin today after talks with the Scottish Qualifications Authority did not lead to any breakthroughs.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh pupils face chaos as exam quango staff to strike after new pay offer rejected

SQA staff will strike this week and union officials also announced six further dates for strike action in late September and early October, as well as an overtime ban.

Daily Record

SQA staff confirm plans for strike that could delay 55,000 exam appeals

Trade union Unite has dismissed a revised average 7 per cent pay deal as a "cynical publicity stunt".

The National (Scotland)

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

STRIKES at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will go ahead on Thursday, after a new pay offer failed to halt the industrial action.

Daily Record

Exams boss defends SQA despite SNP plan to scrap it following botched results

MSPs accused the Scottish Qualifications Authority of failing pupils for yet another year.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire students face disruption with exam appeals as SQA staff set to strike

Industrial action has been scheduled for next month amid a pay row

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