Question reference: S6W-00460
- Asked by: Claire Baker, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 3 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 15 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, following the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills on 2 June 2021 on National Qualifications 2021, how students wishing to use the priority appeal process will be supported during the school summer holidays.
Answer
Students will be able to register an intention to appeal from 25 June. However, the formal appeals process will not commence until the results are issued on 10 August. Universities will not confirm offers until they have received the certificated grades in August.
For those students waiting on a result for a university or college place or for an employment or training programme, appeals will be processed as a priority.
The SDS Helpline will be available through the summer for students to talk to an experienced adviser, with the dedicated Results Helpline opening from 10 August. The National Qualifications 21 Group has issued a letter to learners highlighting a range of support available. This is available online and can be accessed at:
https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/NQ21-letter-supports-for-learners.pdf
SQA is arranging for a hard copy of the letter to be sent out to all learners.