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Pupils in Scotland should not sit exams before fifth year, report recommends

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said: "I am very grateful to Professor Hayward and members of the review group for the time and effort they have given to bring this report together.

Meanwhile, the government said it would not be introducing legislation to replace the qualifications authority, the SQA, at present.The Scottish government announced its intention to replace the SQA two years ago.Jenny Gilruth told parliament the recommendations could amount to a "radical shift" in Scottish education

"Instead, focus must be brought back to our children and young people and improving their educational outcomes." "However, she has made clear that work will continue to create new national bodies. SQA will continue to contribute to that work as it has done since 2021."

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