6 November 2024
Higher History – review of marking published
A review of Higher History has concluded that the marking standard in 2024 did not change and that the marking and grading processes worked as intended.
13 January 2021
Update on National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21 – Parent/carer message
On Monday 4 January, the First Minister announced that, as part of a national lockdown, schools across Scotland will operate on a remote learning basis until at least the beginning of February. Following this announcement, the National Qualifications 2021 Group has met to consider the impact this will have on schools delivering National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses under the alternative certification model.
16 December 2020
Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21 – Parent/carer message
On 8 December, the Deputy First Minister cancelled the Higher and Advanced Higher exams for 2021. This also means that coursework will not be marked by SQA, however it can still count as evidence of your child’s learning. We understand that you want to know what this means for your children. The National Qualifications 2021 Group continues to meet weekly and is now working through the finer details of how Higher and Advanced Higher courses will be awarded in 2021. These…
16 December 2020
Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21 – Learner message
On 8 December, the Deputy First Minister cancelled the Higher and Advanced Higher exams for 2021. This also means that coursework will not be marked by SQA, however it can still count towards evidence of your learning. We understand that you want to know what this means for you.
8 December 2020
Delivering your National 5 results in 2021 – Learner message
On 7 October, the Deputy First Minister announced that for 2020-21, National 5 results will be based on teacher and lecturer judgement supported by a strong set of checks which we call ‘quality assurance.’ These checks will be carried out by your school or college, local authority and SQA.
8 December 2020
News about National 5 results in 2020-21 – Parent/carer message
On 7 October, the Deputy First Minister announced that for 2020-21, National 5 results will be based on teacher and lecturer judgement supported by a robust set of checks – or quality assurance – which will be carried out by your child’s school or college, local authority and SQA.
