COVID-19 Statement - updated September 2023

There have been different approaches to awarding in each year since 2019. This means that comparisons of attainment between years should be treated with significant caution and do not allow for conclusions to be drawn on changes in education performance during this time

Use the updated attainment figures:

- As an accurate reflection of learner attainment in different years.

- To make factual comparisons of the proportions of learners attaining at different SCQF levels over time.

- To compare the attainment of different cohorts within years.

Do not use attainment figures:

- As an indication that performance in 2019/20 or 2020/21 or 2021/2022 or 2022/23 was better or worse than in previous years, without further evidence.

- Without taking full account of the different approaches to certification in recent years.

Supporting your analysis of the data

Our Insight Advisor is available to provide one-to-one support to your analysis. For further information, and to arrange a conversation with an advisor, please email the advisor.