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Tens of thousands of appeals will be “severely delayed” when staff at an exams body take strike action next month, a union has warned.

SQA staff strike will severely delay exam appeals process, union warns Lucinda Cameron

Edinburgh University graduates celebrate after a ceremony in the McEwan Hall. Pic Ian Rutherford

Everything you need to know about Clearing 2022 Rahmah Ghazali

Pupils across Scotland including in Edinburgh, will receive their official exam results on Tuesday, August 9.

When is SQA Results Day 2022 in Edinburgh? Rahmah Ghazali

Scotland's SQA exam results day is around the corner (Getty Images)

When are the SQA exam results out in Scotland? Ginny Sanderson

Staff at Scotland’s exams body could go on strike during the busy appeals process in a row over pay, a union has warned.

SQA staff could strike during exams appeal process, union warns Lauren Gilmour

Claire Rose (right) teaching one of her classes at her Lasswade studio.

Creative classes available at new SQA approved Lasswade studio Kevin Quinn

Professor Kenneth Muir said "more is needed" from the education system in Scotland ahead of the scrapping of the SQA in 2024.

‘SQA needs to deliver and change’, says independent adviser Hannah Brown

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville. Picture: PA

SNP plan education overhaul as SQA and Education Scotland scrapped Conor Matchett

Exams were cancelled in summer 2020.

Staff contracted to run Scotland's exams 'reticent' to sign up Jane Bradley

Exams were cancelled in summer 2020.

Staff contracted to run Scotland's exams 'reticent' to sign up Jane Bradley

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will release exam results at 9.30am on Tuesday, with pupils being notified throughout the day of their individual achievement (Photo: Phil Wilkinson).

Exam results to be released in Scotland Craig Paton

Teachers in Scotland spend more time in the classroom than the OECD average, the report found

SQA to be scrapped as OECD report warns teachers spend too much time in class Jane Bradley

The Scottish Government has pledged to look at exams in the senior phase of high school

Calls for sweeping reform as SQA scrapped Jane Bradley

Pupils protesting outside the Scottish Parliament over exams Picture: Lisa Ferguson

COVID 19 - A COUPLE OF STUDENTS PROTEST OUTSIDE THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT THIS AFTERNONN WITH REGARDS TO EXAMS

77 per cent of pupils dissatisfied with assessment process Ian Swanson

Susan Webber. Picture: Lisa Ferguson/JPIMedia

Lothian Conservative MSP hits out at SNP over 'assessment' debacle Jacob Farr

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville during the ministerial statement on National Qualifications 2021 at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

SQA and Education Scotland set to undergo reform Jane Bradley

The SQA assessments have been branded exams in all but name

Pupils asked for their views on SQA assessments Ian Swanson

Liz Lochhead was speaking on The Cultural Coven podcast. Picture: Toby Williams

Liz Lochhead criticises 'absolute idiots' at the SQA over teaching of her work Brian Ferguson

John Swinney has been warned more clarity is needed around the cancellation of exams

Scotland exams cancellation 'does nothing' to reduce unfairness Conor Matchett

John Swinney was criticised for several aspects of the Scottish Government's handling of education

John Swinney warned not to 'let history repeat itself' over exams cancellation Conor Matchett

The Scottish Government is being asked to release information linked to the decision to cancel exams.

Calls for Scots Highers exam cancellation evidence to be published Conor Matchett

John Swinney has announced the cancellation of Higher exams in 2021

Highers cancelled for 2021, education secretary announces Conor Matchett and Scott Macnab

Protests from pupils eventually forced the Scottish Government into a u-turn.

'Outrageous': Hundreds of students faced five or more grades being lowered Conor Matchett

John Swinney has performed a major u-turn around exam results

John Swinney's exam results statement in full Conor Matchett

John Swinney is Nicola Sturgeon's number two, but is facing mounting pressure from opposition parties following the exam results controversy.

What to expect from John Swinney's speech Conor Matchett

Pupils return to school this week (Picture: John Devlin)

Schools deserve at least the same protection as football – Alison Johnstone Alison Johnstone

Parents of children at Broughton High School have thanked teachers and leaders for their support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pic: Google

Parents thank Edinburgh school teachers for helping kids Jamie McKenzie

Deputy First Minister of Scotland and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John Swinney has been under fire since the release of exam results on August 4 (Getty Images)

John Swinney: the life and career of SNP Education Secretary facing vote of conf... Finlay Greig

John Swinney's old school saw grades lowered by almost 50 per cent.

Swinney's Capital school saw 50 per cent grade reduction Conor Matchett

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon visits West Calder High School in West Calder, Scotland (Photo by Andy Buchanan /AFP)

Nicola Sturgeon: 'We didn't get this right, I'm sorry' Gina Davidson

John Swinney is Nicola Sturgeon's number two, but is facing mounting pressure from opposition parties following the exam results controversy.

John Swinney 'determined to address' exam results anger Conor Matchett

Children from schools in poorer areas were more likely to see their grades reduced by the SQA

Class divide stark in Edinburgh exam results fiasco Conor Matchett

Education Secretary John Swinney is facing calls for his resignation and a potential no confidence motion next week.

John Swinney to face no confidence motion Conor Matchett

Calls for John Swinney's resignation have come after a letter branded the exam results a "shambles"

Edinburgh parents call for Swinney resignation over exams Conor Matchett

Ian Murray is the Labour MP for Edinburgh South (Picture: Ian Rutherford)

Our young people are the victims of a grave injustice – Ian Murray Ian Murray

Pupils check their email for their exam results from the SQA – many were set to be disappointed (Picture: John Devlin)

The SQA’s credibility is in tatters after this results fiasco – John McLellan John McLellan

Nicola Sturgeon admitted the appeals process this year was "more important" than in previous years.

Exam results appeals process 'more important' this year Conor Matchett

Scottish pupils received their exam results on Tuesday (Getty Images)

Why was the pass rate reduced for pupils from the most deprived backgrounds? Finlay Greig

6th year students at Lourdes Secondary School, Josef Sheidiq, Amy Patterson, Morgan Grant, Laura Stewart, Josh Traynor and Weronika Glazreceive their exam resulys by text to their mobile phone yesterday.

More data needed around 'very dangerous' SQA results Conor Matchett

Petition launched to change 'classist' marking scheme in Scotland

Edinburgh pupil's petition to change 'classist' SQA scheme Katharine Hay

Exam results were released by the SQA yesterday

Top students 'pulled down' by Covid exam system Conor Matchett

Appeals can be made if pupils have been awarded a grade lower than estimated

SQA appeals 2020: how to appeal exam results in Scotland Claire Schofield

For the first time, thousands of pupils did not sit exams and will be awarded their grades which have been estimated by teachers due to the pandemic.

Scottish pupils receive exam results Caitlyn Dewar