Information relating to discussions around marking of Higher History

Date published: 09/04/2025

Education secretary Jenny Gilruth recently met with SQA officials to discuss problems with the marking of Higher history.

Please release under FOISA:

•     Copies of all briefings, background or other materials prepared in advance of this meeting

•     Confirmation of all attendees, including whether a separate minute taker was present

•     A copy of the minutes from the meeting

•     A copy of any personal notes from attendees at the meeting

Please see attached the briefing note relating to Higher History, the draft media line, and all emails relating to the meeting.
Attendees were Fiona Robertson (SQA Chief Executive), Shirley Rogers (SQA Chair), and Jenny Gilruth MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills). No minutes were taken at this meeting and SQA does not hold any personal notes from Fiona or Shirley at the meeting.

Please note that the names and identifying information of non-SQA staff have been removed under section 38 (1)(b) as this is considered personal information.

Briefing note (26 KB)

Draft media line (16 KB)

Emails (70 KB)