An MSP has raised concerns over the recently outlined grading plans for secondary school pupils.Scottish Labour’s Glasgow list representative James Kelly fears that the new arrangements will create “additional barriers” for students from deprived areas.With no exams taking place this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the SQA’s model for awarding qualifications will see pupils have their grades estimated and ranked by their teachers.From there, the SQA will adjust the grades based on a range of criteria including what it termed, “schools’ and colleges’ previous history of estimating and attainment”.This was confirmed by Education Secretary John Swinney during a virtual meeting of the Parliament’s education committee last week.Now, Mr
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