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Independent review of skills development system in Scotland launched

An independent review into Scotland’s skills system has been launched to ensure the process is “fit for purpose”, the Scottish Government announced. Announcing the review in the chamber, Youth Employment and Training Minister Jamie Hepburn said ...

22 Sept 2022 at 17:19

Scotland

Urgent action needed on workforce planning, auditors tell government

Urgent action is needed to improve workforce skills planning, auditors have told the Scottish Government. Audit Scotland says the government has not provided enough clarity on how to match training and education with the demands of the economy....

20 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Body warns of dent in industry confidence if apprentice fund delays continue

A trade body has warned improving levels in confidence across the food and drink sector could “quickly dissipate” if delays in funding new apprenticeships continue. Scottish Bakers, a membership organisation supporting the bakery trade ...

12 Apr 2023 at 18:49

Scotland

‘No new modern apprenticeships to start for foreseeable future amid fund delays’

Thousands of young people across Scotland have been “left in limbo” as no new modern apprenticeships will be available “for the foreseeable future” as a result of delays with Scottish Government funding, the Scottish Training ...

06 Apr 2023 at 21:32

Scotland

More than 80% of graduates say university led to job they wanted – survey

Some 84.5% of Scottish graduates credit going to university with enabling them to find the job they wanted, according to a survey. Research from the umbrella group Universities Scotland also found that 74% of graduates found ...

31 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scottish exams pass rate down from last year but above 2019 levels

The Higher pass rate is down from last year but remains above 2019 levels, as more than 140,000 pupils across Scotland receive their exam results. Figures from the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) show attainment of A ...

08 Aug 2023 at 15:45

Scotland

Pupils can call on helpline during ’emotional’ results period, says minister

Pupils will be able to access support including a dedicated helpline during the “emotional” period of exam results, the Education Secretary has said. About 140,000 pupils will receive their results on Tuesday for their ...

07 Aug 2023 at 12:54

Scotland

School exam results day: Pupils across Scotland get their grades

About 140,000 pupils across Scotland will receive their results on Tuesday for their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers and national certificates. Results will arrive by first-class post, and those who have signed ...

08 Aug 2023 at 02:45

Scotland

Exam results helpline ready for action as students get their grades

Staff at a dedicated helpline are gearing up for calls from Scotland’s students after they receive their exam results on Tuesday. Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has set up a special results helpline, with ...

05 Aug 2024 at 14:00

Scotland

Students across Scotland set to receive their 2024 exam grades

About 145,000 students across Scotland are to receive their results for National, Higher and Advanced Higher exams on Tuesday. Results will be received by post, and by email or text for pupils who have ...

06 Aug 2024 at 02:45

Scotland

Students receive ‘solid set of results’ after email issues affect results day

Students across Scotland have achieved a “solid set of results”, exams bosses said, although the number passing with the top grades has fallen slightly from last year. This year’s results showed that ...

06 Aug 2024 at 13:58

Scotland

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth says exam results ‘present a challenge’

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has told how this year’s exam results “present a challenge” as the number of students passing with the top grades fell from last year. Ms Gilruth also apologised to ...

06 Aug 2024 at 17:28

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