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• National Qualifications 2021 Group update: Alternative Certification Model Stage 2

  The post-Easter term will be a busy and challenging one for everyone as we move into stage two of the alternative certification model and look to gather learner evidence in the classroom environment as fairly and robustly as possible. Many learners, parents and carers will have questions and will be looking for guidance and support. To help with this, we have summarised the key elements of this stage of the model.

• SQA Apprentices log in to new skills

  This Scottish Apprenticeship Week, find out how SQA approached the recruitment of Modern Apprentices over the past year.

• 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