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Tonic for gin lovers as world’s first diploma in “mother’s ruin” starts in Scotland

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Kirsty Stewart - May 18, 2018

THE world's first "diploma in gin" is being offered in Scotland for fans of "Mother's Ruin". Edinburgh Whisky Academy is offering the SQA-accredited diploma to...

SQA exam marker struck off teaching register for helping pupils cheat

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Kirsty Stewart - June 29, 2017

A SECONDARY teacher and SQA exam marker has been struck off for helping pupils cheat. Kirsty Parkes was sacked from her role at a high...

Tinkering with school exams will cost £4.5m, admits SQA

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Deadline News Journalist - May 19, 2017

Exam chiefs and the government have been slammed by unions for "wasting" £4.5m of taxpayers' cash on changing school exams. The Scottish qualifications watchdog said...

Anger as exam chiefs plan 35% pass rate

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Deadline News Journalist - November 25, 2016

EXAM chiefs have been condemned over plans to cut the pass grade for National 5 and Higher exams to just 35%. The lowest pass grade...

SQA issues “amber” warning on exam papers

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Kirsty Stewart - March 25, 2016

SCHOOL exam papers are being delayed - creating fears among teachers that they may not be ready in time for the upcoming exam season. Students...

School bans Scottish play because of sexual content

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Deadline News Journalist - March 2, 2015

A school in Angus has come under fire after being accused of banning pupils from studying the Scottish play Black Watch. Pupils at the Webster’s...

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