Dear Parents and Carers
As you already know, the SQA exams are not going ahead this year. However, every effort is being made to ensure that young people are not disadvantaged. The SQA produced further guidance yesterday, 2nd April. SQA updates can be found on their website here:
https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/447.htmlÂ
I have attached for your information a copy of the guidance produced for learners, parents and carers.
SQA – Learner Parent Carer Guidance – 020420
However, please note the following:
- Awards will be based on estimate grades and the professional judgement applied by teachers and will draw upon a range of evidence which could include prelims, class tests, classwork and, importantly, prior attainment
- Teachers will not share estimate grades with pupils because these will only form part of the process. It will be SQA and not the school who will make the final decision about grades awarded. Estimates provide the SQA with the information needed to allow them to adjust them where necessary, to ensure consistency both across the country, and in comparison with previous years.
- Schools are not required to submit coursework for marking in National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses. Any coursework previously submitted is not being marked.
- For Nat 3. Nat 4 and Units only in Nat 5 & Higher, schools will provide the SQA with unit results based on either existing evidence from assessments that have already been completed, and/or by using their professional judgement of work through the year.
- SQA have confirmed that results will be issued no later than Tuesday 4th August. We strongly recommend that learners sign-up to MySQAÂ in order to receive their results by text and/or email. Any learner who has already received their results through MySQA will continue to do so, and we recommend that learners review their profile to make sure their contact details are up to date.
If you need UCAS updates you can get them here: https://www.ucas.com/coronavirus-updates-hub
Please remember that OLHS is closed. If you have any queries, please email office@ourladyshigh.sch.uk
Please stay safe and stay well,
God Bless
Dan Cardle
Head Teacher
