Is another exam crisis brewing in Scotland?

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Is another exam crisis brewing in Scotland?

In case you missed it in the Scotland on Sunday, Dani Garavelli's fascinating examination of Scotland's educational woes is well worth a read.

"When Eve McTiernan heard Nicola Sturgeon say there was no requirement for senior pupils to sit prelims or exams this year – a message also publicly promoted by the Scottish Qualifications Authority – her reaction was one of disbelief.

"Despite the Scottish government’s pronouncements, she already has her timetable of what may officially be termed ‘assessments’ - but which, to her, look very much like exams"

Is another exam crisis brewing in Scotland?

Where are schools reopening and what new restrictions are in place?

Pupils at secondary schools in six council areas across Scotland are returning to full-time in-class lessons following the Easter break.

Social distancing measures will be more relaxed in the school grounds, but pupils will still need to wear face coverings.

Find out if the changes affect your area.

Nicola Sturgeon: Boris Johnson ‘cannot stand in the way’ of indyref2

Nicola Sturgeon does not believe Boris Johnson will prevent a second Scottish independence referendum if the SNP wins a majority at next month’s Holyrood election.

The Prime Minister has so far rejected calls by Scotland’s First Minister to give the go-ahead for a referendum, but, in an interview conducted before campaigning was suspended on Friday, Ms Sturgeon said she believes UK Government discussions have moved on.

Outlander star Sam Heughan insists indy support is not ‘anti-British’

Outlander star Sam Heughan has insisted that support for Scottish independence should not been seen as being “anti-British.”

The Scot, one of the most high-profile actors to support the independence cause, said he was “very proud” to be British.

Speaking in a new podcast interview, he said his view of the country changed when he returned to work on Outlander in 2013 – the year before the independence referendum.

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