{"id":1020,"date":"2023-02-01T11:07:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T11:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qualifications.gov.scot\/nationalqualifications\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2023-03-08T12:06:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T12:06:26","slug":"national-qualifications-helping-your-child-prepare-for-sqa-exams-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qualifications.gov.scot\/nationalqualifications\/national-qualifications-helping-your-child-prepare-for-sqa-exams-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"National Qualifications: Helping your child prepare for SQA exams in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

We understand that the lead up to exams can be an unsettling time for both you and your child. The following information explains the services and support we have in place for learners, including those facing exceptional circumstances during their exams, and those who believe the grade they receive on results day is incorrect.<\/p>\n

Services <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Appeals 2023<\/em><\/p>\n

Your child can request an appeal if they feel that a grade they receive on results day – Tuesday 8 August 2023 \u2013 is incorrect. This service is free and available to all. It is similar to the service used before 2020 and, unlike last year, does not need alternative assessment evidence to support a request. Instead, learners will be able to ask for their SQA-marked assessments to be reviewed by a senior SQA marker.<\/p>\n

Appeals 2023 includes a priority service for learners with a conditional offer for college, university, training or a job.<\/p>\n

Examination Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Service<\/em><\/p>\n

We recognise that there are times when learners cannot sit an exam for reasons outwith their control. The EECCS will continue to be available this year, meaning those learners who need help the most due to exceptional circumstances can have alternative assessment evidence reviewed to help determine their grades<\/strong>. The service will be available to learners who are unable to attend an exam and widened to include those whose performance in the examination may have been affected by a personal circumstance, or an unplanned incident on the day, which is beyond their control. This could be a medical condition (including Covid-19 related absence) or bereavement, or disruption on the day of the exam as reported by the Chief Invigilator.<\/p>\n

Any decision to submit an EECCS request needs to be discussed with your child\u2019s teacher or lecturer.<\/p>\n

Support for learners<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Changes to assessment <\/em><\/p>\n

Changes \u2013 known as modifications \u2013 to assessments made to National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses, as well as some National 3 courses and freestanding units are already in place. They were introduced to make up for lost learning and teaching during the pandemic and vary depending on the course.<\/p>\n

Modifications may include:<\/p>\n