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| Pupils across Scotland receive exam results | |
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| Young people across Scotland are receiving their exam results - though mail deliveries in some parts of the country are delayed due to Storm Floris. | |
| Email and text results are unaffected but those waiting for certificates in the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland have been told to expect delays. | |
| More than 147,000 candidates are getting their marks for Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers and Skills for Work Awards, as well as National Progression Awards and National Certificates. | |
| Certificates have been be sent by first-class post, although many students will also receive a text or email. | |
| Digital results are being sent to those with an activated MySQA account from 08:00 onwards. | |
| As Storm Floris brought gusts of 80mph and widespread travel disruption, the SQA said Royal Mail had confirmed delays in the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland. | As Storm Floris brought gusts of 80mph and widespread travel disruption, the SQA said Royal Mail had confirmed delays in the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland. |
| It said there could be delays in other areas at short notice and affected candidates should contact their school or college to find out their results. | It said there could be delays in other areas at short notice and affected candidates should contact their school or college to find out their results. |
| Further advice can be found on the SQA website. | Further advice can be found on the SQA website. |
| A Skills Development Scotland helpline will offer advice to anyone with questions about their results or the next steps in their education. | A Skills Development Scotland helpline will offer advice to anyone with questions about their results or the next steps in their education. |
| 'Celebrate success' | 'Celebrate success' |
| SQA senior operations manager Annette McKenna said: "I encourage anyone who has any queries or needs advice come results day to call the helplines where dedicated members of staff will be happy to help and guide you. | SQA senior operations manager Annette McKenna said: "I encourage anyone who has any queries or needs advice come results day to call the helplines where dedicated members of staff will be happy to help and guide you. |
| "Remember, whether your achievements are what you expect, or not, there are many different routes available to shape your future success." | "Remember, whether your achievements are what you expect, or not, there are many different routes available to shape your future success." |
| Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said: "Results day is an important opportunity to celebrate achievement and success which is clear through a wider range of pathways for learners than ever before. | Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said: "Results day is an important opportunity to celebrate achievement and success which is clear through a wider range of pathways for learners than ever before. |
| "There are many options available for young people, no matter the results they achieve, and the helpline offers invaluable advice on a whole host of issues – from college and university places, to UCAS confirmation and clearing, apprenticeships, jobs and volunteering." | "There are many options available for young people, no matter the results they achieve, and the helpline offers invaluable advice on a whole host of issues – from college and university places, to UCAS confirmation and clearing, apprenticeships, jobs and volunteering." |