This year’s exams start today with Drama and conclude on Friday June 5 with Early Education and Childcare. Nearly 150,000 pupils and students are undertaking qualifications. This is the first year of the new Higher examinations, which have been developed as part of the Curriculum for Excellence.

Good luck messages have been issued by national Education partners, read more here;

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2015/education/april/news_tcm4857458.asp

http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Good-luck-to-all-candidates-1875.aspx

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/73947.html

Parentzone Scotland – Supporting Study

With this year’s exams, including for the first time the new Highers, fast approaching Parentzone Scotland has a supporting study section providing advice on how to support your child prepare for exams, including managing their time, getting organised, studying and keeping well.