Education, Children and Young People Committee
Education Reform – independent reviews of qualifications and assessment, and skills delivery
Background
Early in session 6 the Committee looked at the prospect of education reform in Scotland. The Scottish Government commissioned two independent reports to outline how its approach to qualifications and skills could be improved.
‘It's Our Future - Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment’, also known as ‘The Hayward Review’, was published by Professor Louise Hayward in June 2023. It recommends several changes to qualifications and assessment in Scotland.
‘Fit for the Future: developing a post-school learning system to fuel economic transformation’, also known as 'The Withers Report', was published by James Withers in June 2023 and recommends changes to the planning and funding of skills delivery in Scotland.
The Committee decided to scrutinise the reports and the Scottish Government’s response to them.