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Exam Results Support Links

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Results day is a big moment for students across the UK. After months of revision and exams, opening that envelope or logging in to see your grades can bring a mix of excitement, relief, nerves and, for some, disappointment. The weeks leading up to it can feel just as stressful as the exams themselves.

It’s completely normal to feel anxious while you wait, or upset if your results aren’t what you hoped for. But exam results don’t define you, and there are always options, whether that’s clearing, resits, a different course, an apprenticeship or another route into the career you want. Parents and carers can play a big part too, by offering calm, reassuring support whatever the outcome.

In this article, we share some reassurance for anyone feeling worried about their GCSE or A Level results, along with trusted resources and support for both students and parents or carers.

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    The month of August brings A’Level and GCSE results

    Waiting for exam results and for those who may not gain the exact results they were hoping for can bring feelings of anxiousness and stress

    These feelings whilst normal need to be understood and supported, to ensure these feelings do not start to become overwhelming

    Talking to people around you that you trust, telling them how you are feeling can be helpful and supportive. Sometimes it can be a difficult step to take to tell another person how you are truly feeling but recognising the benefits in doing this should help balance out the challenge it feels to open up and talk to someone

    Keeping in mind there is always another route to get you to where you want to be, even if something ends up taking a little longer than you had originally planned

    The end goal you are looking for is still possible if you want and are committed to getting there.

    Life is full of second chances, if you did not get the results you hoped for, remember there are further opportunities available to you

    The links below offer guidance and support for students and parents and carers:

    For Students

    For parents/carers

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