1. SQA- the new Qualifications
Progression from BGE to National 4/5 and Higher

2. Change is not new…
Following the Munn and Dunning reports of 1977, the Standard Grade replaced the old O-Grade qualification, and was phased in from 1984 until the early-1990s
In 1992a new series of Revised Higher Grade courses was put in place. When listed on the SCE the subject name would be followed by (Revised).
In 1999, a reform of the examination system known as "Higher Still" took place.

3. The nationals NB. BGE: Level 3 and Level 4
In S4, the QUALIFICATIONS are NAT 4 and Nat 5

4. Nat 4- No exam
Nat 5 Coursework & Exam (graded A-D)
Progression to Higher

5. What does this mean for my child?
The media..?
Further changes..?
Options S3..?

6. Further information www.sqa.org.uk/cfesubjects
(parents’ section)