There has been much negative debate regarding the education of children recently, but it has to be noted that despite the anxiety surrounding Covid-19 for many youngsters, their parents and teachers, the lockdown situation has also resulted in positives for learning. It is important, moving towards ‘normality’ that we acknowledge these, learn from them and try where possible to carry them forward to benefit education for the future. This is part three and will cover three such positives for pupils, although you will be able to think of many more I am sure.
On Wednesday, 3rd June 2020, the Scottish Qualifications Authority published its latest update for Schools, Colleges, Candidates and Parents to outline the finalised plans for the 2020 National Awards (National Qualifications 2020 Awarding - an update for schools and colleges, 2020). Since that date, there has been much speculation and concern, mixed with a substantial dose of frustration between educationalists, pupils and parents alike. I have decided to summarise the published article for all concerned, in order to allay some of the fears.