The new examination system in Scotland is due to be introduced in 2013-14 at the same time as Nationals are brought in to replace Standard Grades and Intermediates.
FEARS have been raised that Scottish pupils could miss out on vital grades, with the introduction of controversial new exams and the tightening up of the appeals process.
Teachers’ leaders have called for a delay in overhauling how appeals are handled, amid concerns some children could lose out because of uncertainty surrounding the introduction of the new qualifications system.
The country’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), said the current system should be maintained as a “safety net” until after the new national qualifications are brought in.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is to revamp the appeals process, making it harder for pupils to appeal when their exam results fall short of what was expected of them.
Parents and youngsters have been, and are, in touch with us about both the new exam system and the issue over appeals, so if any of our readers of this "Diary" wish to discuss any individual concerns, we would be happy to advise.
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