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• Revised model for delivering National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher results in 2021

  Following the First Minister's announcement on 16 February 2021, the National Qualifications Group has shared revised arrangements for the Alternative Certification Model and the timeline for delivering National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher results in session 2020-21. Further information about the Appeals service for 2021 will be available following consultation.

• Update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group: National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher

  The First Minister’s announcement on 19 January 2021 confirmed that remote learning will continue until at least mid-February. Given this announcement the National Qualifications 2021 Group is overseeing changes to the alternative certification model and associated timeline that was announced in December

• Update from the Higher National and Vocational Qualifications 2021 Group

  Information on the approach agreed by the HNVQ 2021 Group for alternative assessment in 2020-21 for Higher National and Vocational Qualifications

• Update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group - National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher

  Latest update from the National Qualifications 2021 Group, following the statement given by the First Minister on Monday 4 January.

• Joint statement from SQA and Colleges Scotland

  SQA and Colleges Scotland thank all staff for their continuing help and support in dealing with the challenges which continue to face us all in session 2020-21.