Question reference: S6W-00498
- Asked by: Ross Greer, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 4 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 18 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the SQA will hold a live event for 2021 learners before 25 June, to assist these students in seeking further clarity on the Alternative Certification Model and appeals process.
Answer
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has provided detailed information on this year’s appeals process on its website that includes Frequently Asked Questions, an interactive chatbot and a flowchart of how the process will work this year. Further details are available at: sqa.org.uk/appeals .
In addition, a leaflet is being sent out to every learner in Scotland with details of the process, along with learner support information. If young people have any questions on appeals that are not answered through these resources they can contact SQA’s customer support team at: sqa.org.uk/enquiry . Support for young people will continue to be available through the summer.
SQA has previously used podcasts and Question and Answer sessions to engage with young people and are actively looking at these for the appeals service.