A children’s charity has said it is vital young people feel listened to and supported as pupils will be “increasingly anxious” as they prepare to open exam results.

This year has seen a return to formal Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) assessments – exams and coursework – for the first time since 2019.

Around 128,000 learners in 500 schools, colleges and training providers sat national qualifications this year after two million exam papers were issued.