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Scottish set text list for English courses updated to include more modern and diverse works

Last Updated
12 March 2026
Source
SQA

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Report

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4. Using evidence and experience

Specific Action(s):

4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities

Implementation Levels:

Development

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Basic

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Sector:

Education

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Education Professionals Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

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A web page from SQA announcing an update to the Scottish set text list for National 5 and Higher English, live from 2025–26. The update followed a structured consultation with over 2,500 responses from teachers and learners, focus groups, and engagement with schools and literature bodies. The new list includes more modern and diverse authors. Links to the full Consultation Report.

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