Support
Who can you talk to if your results aren’t what you hoped?
- Talk to your school, college or education setting first, they know you well and will be able to advise you of your best options.
- Research the local offer, our website is a good place to start – https://workwiltshire.co.uk/young/
- Contact the National Career Service – https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/.
- The Helpline is open daily from 8am to 8pm weekdays and 10am to 5pm on Saturdays. Tel: 0800 100 900.
- Post 16 options | National Careers Service
- Post 18 Options | National Careers Service
- Careermap – Useful resource with a results day guide.
- The Uni guide – advice with what to expect and do on results day.
- Childline support if you are feeling anxious about your results Exam results | Childline
If you are aged 16-17 and are finding it hard to stay in education or to find a place for September then please register for support with our Education, Employment Advisers. It is not too late to find a suitable place for you so don’t hesitate to get in touch. Support – Work Wiltshire
Looking for an apprenticeship?
If you’re thinking about doing an apprenticeship after GCSEs or A Levels, you don’t need to wait for results before you start looking. You can register, research and even apply for some opportunities – look for those accepting predicted grades.
- Register with the Apprenticeship Finder
- Contact your local FE Colleges and ask about apprenticeships
Useful links
A letter to students from Ofqual and UCAS – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Results Day, what you need to know | UCAS Clearing
GCSE Results Day 2023 – Information For Students (youthemployment.org.uk)
BBC The full guide – GCSEs results 2023, BTec Level 2 and National 5s:
Free courses, programmes and support | The Prince’s Trust (princes-trust.org.uk)