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MSPs Pass Legislation to Abolish Scotland’s Exams Body
- MSPs passed the Education Bill late on Wednesday evening to abolish the Scottish Qualifications Authority and create Qualifications Scotland.
- This legislation follows years of criticism, scandals, and the 2020 exams crisis that damaged trust in the existing qualifications system.
- The new body will focus on involving teachers and pupils more, and the bill establishes a chief inspector with greater independence to oversee inspections.
- Jenny Gilruth, Scotland’s Education Secretary, stated that the passage of the legislation demonstrates the government’s commitment to meaningful reform by establishing the essential framework needed to enhance the nation’s education system.
- Opposition parties warned the reforms remain a 'superficial rebrand' lacking meaningful change, suggesting the replacement may resemble the SQA it replaces.
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