RUSHES: Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon press conference

Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon press conference; SCOTLAND: Edinburgh: St Andrew's House: INT Nicola Sturgeon MSP (First Minister of Scotland) along and opening statement SOT - Finally today, before I conclude, I want to return to the issue of the SQA results. 138,000 learners from across the country should by now have received their results and I’m sure that for many of you and for your families the build up to this day has been very tense and I really do hope that you got the exams results that you wanted. - But if you didn’t and you’re feeling disappointed right now, please bear in mind that this is just the beginning. There will be many more opportunities ahead and you do have plenty of options. - It’s also important to note that there is advice and support there for you if you need it. - For example, if you have a question about your results or if you want to appeal the results you got today you should contact your school, college or training provider. The SQA is this year running a free appeal service. - There’s also an SQA Candidate Advice Line and I’m about to read out the number for that. - You should call the advice line if you have questions about your certificate, for example, if you need help understanding it, or you think there’s something missing from it. That line is now open and the number is 0345 279 1000. - Alternatively, if you want advice or information about what comes next you can call Skills Development Scotland’s dedicated helpline. Again, I’ll read out that number shortly. - That helpline offers free, impartial advice for young people, parents and carers. And it will help you to learn about your options for the future whether that’s staying on at school, going to college or university, taking on an apprenticeship or entering the world of work. - The number for the helpline is 0808 100 8000. And I would encourage you if you need a bit of advice to give it a call. Again you will find thes...