Scottish ministers under fire as exam results decline again

Pass rates for Highers fall for third year running as Nationals drop two percentage pointsScottish ministers have been accused of complacency after the latest school exam results showed a continuing decline in grades.The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) disclosed on Tuesday that A-to-C pass rates for Highers, the main qualification for university entry, had fallen for the third year running, dropping by 0.2% year on year. Continue reading...