Coronavirus (COVID-19) - replacement of National Qualifications exams in 2021 session: equalities impact and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
Equality impact assessment to consider the impacts on groups with protected characteristics and/or those experiencing socio-economic disadvantage of replacing the examination diet for National 5, Highers and Advanced Highers in 2020 to 2021 with an alternative certification model.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Replacement of National Qualifications exams in 2020-21 session with an alternative certification model
Title of policy
Replacement of National Qualifications exams in 2020-21 session with an alternative certification model (ACM)
Summary of aims and desired outcomes of policy
This policy aims to secure fairness in how learners’ achievement will be recognised during Covid-19 related disruption to learning in 2020-21, whilst ensuring confidence in the value of Scottish education.
Directorate: Division: Team
Learning Directorate: Curriculum, Qualifications and Gaelic: Senior Phase Unit
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Replacement of National Qualifications exams in 2020-21 session with an alternative certification model
Contact
Email: stuart.milligan@gov.scot
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