Support for Derbyshire students getting A-level and GCSE results

Credit: DCC

Thousands of students across Derbyshire are preparing to receive their A-level and GCSE results.

Post 16 results will be announced on Thursday 13th August and GCSE results a week later on Thursday 20th August.

Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for SEND and Education Councillor Simon Mabbott said: “I’d like to wish all our students who will soon be receiving their post 16 or GCSE results the very best of luck.

“I’d also like to say a huge thank you to headteachers and school leaders, teachers, staff, governors, parents, carers and our wider school communities for supporting our young people through this important time in their lives.

“We know this time in the academic year and looking ahead can feel overwhelming for some young people, but there are so many options and support available to guide everyone through it, whatever happens on results day”.

Students who are not happy with their results should check with their school or college for more information.

Choices and next steps – support and guidance services

Students have lots of choices for their next steps. Whatever the outcome there’s loads of help and free advice on a range of options for their futures whether it’s job hunting, apprenticeships, training or routes on to more education.

Advisors from YES Derbyshire – a joint employment initiative between the county council and the Department for Work and Pensions – will be on hand at free, drop-in sessions to offer help and guidance.

Locally, a session will be held on Thursday 27th August from 11am to 4pm at Ilkeston Library.  If you’re attending, don’t forget to tell them that Erewash Sound sent you!

Young people can also get advice from:

• The National Careers Service (NCS) provides free and impartial careers advice, information and guidance and runs a dedicated exam results helpline for students taking qualifications.

• Get help with your exam results | National Careers Service on the NCS website brings together all post-16 and post-18 education and training choices in one place.

• The UCAS website contains information for students considering their options, on traditional undergraduate degrees through to apprenticeships.

• Find out about apprenticeships via the National Apprenticeships Service: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

• Derbyshire County Council’s Adult Community Education Service offers courses to support essential skills and improve employment, career and training opportunities: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation