If true co-production/co-design was happening as often as it is (inaccurately) mentioned, children and young people would be far better off right now. Sadly, the power shift required to make that happen still feels a long way off.

"Young people deserve fairness this year and should be able to have confidence in the system. Neither is currently true." | Conor Matchett scotsman.com/education/sqa-…

Disappointed to put it mildly with the news from the SQA that there will be no chance to appeal because of exceptional circumstances. A year when there has been adversity in every corner for young people. This is blatant insult to those struggling over the past 18 months. 1/3

I’m hoping that the education officials speaking in this afternoons debate will recognise the expressed will of Scotland’s young people. We can’t afford another exam fiasco. Young people deserve better. Ross Greer Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP🔶🇺🇦 Shirley-Anne Somerville Michael Marra MSP @olivermundell

👇 this. Exceptional circumstances go beyond whether or not you were available to sit the assessment. #WheresOurSay

Very interesting to see young people in the media being given a voice, such as @JoshKenMSYP and @LiamMSYP. Young people need to have a voice in this matter, and not be ignored. #WheresOurSay

Some of the quotes from myself from yesterday’s #WheresOurSay session with Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland. Young people should be given a voice, and helped to project it by mainstream media, to ensure it is heard loud and clear that we need a fair SQA 2021 result and appeal process.

Thank you for your courage and bravery, @Cameron_MSYP in standing up to power. #YoungHumanRightsDefender.

When I attended a discussion with the SQA on exam cancellation in November last year, I explained, amongst other things, my real concerns on the differences between local authorities due to the lack of a structured approach. I wasn’t listened to. Young people weren’t listened to.

Good to see @LiamMSYP & @Cameron_MSYP mentioned in today’s education debate by Ross Greer & @BeatriceWishart. The current SQA plan isn’t good enough.

Thanks to Ross Greer and @BeatriceWishart for referring to @Cameron_MSYP & @LiamMSYP's thoughts on the appeals process in the education debate. Read Liam's quote here: syp.org.uk/appeals-proces… And Cameron calling for changes on this a month ago here: syp.org.uk/young-peoples-…

Interesting that I was asked this during my BBC radio interview today. It’s not the fault of young people that they had exams that weren’t exams sprung on them, and working with a deeply unfair system. This is a non-issue which deflects from the real problems we face.

TONIGHT: An event for pupils with additional support needs and their parents/carers to learn about what the appeals process is going to look like 👇

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📢 A must read this evening from Bruce Adamson