Information relating to media briefing in advance of publication of Higher History report

Date published: 07/05/2025

FOI reference: FOI24/25 168

Date received: 13/12/2024

Date responded: 14/01/2025

Information requested

I would like to make a request under FOISA.

I understand that the SQA held a media briefing in advance of the publication of the Higher History report, inviting (at least) staff from The Scotsman and TESS.

Please release all material held regarding this media briefing.

This includes:

Internal and external communication regarding the briefing (before and after it had taken place)
Any presentation materials (eg powerpoints)
Any personal notes regarding the meeting (before and after it had taken place)

Response

Please find attached the information requested. Please note that the names and identifying information of SQA staff below Head of Service level and non-SQA staff have been removed under section 38 (1)(b) as this is considered personal information.