See below for the latest Update for Parent and Carers from the SQA:

Update on National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21

A message for parents and carers

Wednesday 13 January 2021

On Monday 4 January, the First Minister announced that, as part of a national lockdown, schools across Scotland will operate on a remote learning basis until at least the beginning of February. Following this announcement, the National Qualifications 2021 Group has met to consider the impact this will have on schools delivering National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses under the alternative certification model.

The National Qualifications Group is working through a range of scenarios and is considering any potential flexibilities, should they be needed, for the alternative certification model that will be used to award your child’s courses this year. This may include extending the date for when schools and colleges send provisional results to SQA.