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Local MSP, Clare Haughey, has praised the hard work of learners and teachers, as it has been revealed that this year’s exam passes are up at all levels.

As students across Rutherglen and Cambuslang received their exam results, pass rates for National 5, Highers and Advanced Highers all increased again, including a record number of National 5 passes.

Meanwhile, learners have also achieved a record number of vocational and technical qualifications – up by 121% on pre-pandemic levels.

The results also show that the poverty-related attainment gap has narrowed compared with last year, and pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

Commenting, Clare Haughey said:

“Results day is a moment of pride for so many young people, their families and teachers – I want to congratulate everyone in Rutherglen and Cambuslang on all of their hard work. 

“Across the Scotland, pass rates have increased with a record number of National 5 passes and our learners have also achieved a record number of vocational and technical qualifications – that’s something our schools, colleges and young people should be proud of.

“The Scottish Government is focussed on narrowing the attainment gap, and having empowered headteachers and invested £1.75 billion in the Scottish Attainment Challenge over the past decade, I am particularly delighted to see that gap narrow today.  

“Equality of opportunity is something the Scottish Government will always put front and centre of our education system – these results reflect that, and I wish all young people in Rutherglen and Cambuslang all the very best in whatever they choose to do next.”

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