Dorset students celebrated on A-Level results day

 

Dorset students are being congratulated on their achievements as they receive their A-Level, T-Level, BTEC and other Level 3 qualification results today.

Whether moving on to university, higher education, apprenticeships, employment or training, young people across Dorset are being encouraged to take pride in their achievements and look ahead with confidence to the next stage of their journey.

Cllr Clare Sutton, Dorset Council Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education, said:

"Congratulations to all the young people receiving their results today. This is an important milestone and a chance to celebrate the hard work, commitment and resilience you have shown throughout your studies."

Paul Dempsey, Executive Director for Children’s Services said:

“I hope young people across Dorset take pride in everything they have achieved and look ahead with confidence and ambition for the future. My thanks to everyone who has supported them along the way, helping them reach this important milestone.

Remember, if your results mean you have to reconsider your next steps there's plenty of support available to help you move forward so talk to your school or college in the first instance."

Additional support and advice for young people, parents and carers is available on the Dorset Council website as well as other organisations who can provide support and advice.

Next steps – advice, support and guidance 

Career and training options 

There are different ways to find out about future options: 

• talk to your school tutor about the different career options 

• visit dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/where-next – read about some of Dorset’s young people who have gone on to have fulfilling careers by choosing a range of different paths 

• find more career information on careerpilot.org.uk 

• find information and support about options at 16 in Dorset from Flying Start 

Advice about apprenticeships can be found online through the Amazing Apprenticeships website. 

The Department for Education has shared some advice from the National Careers Service in this blog post. 

Students can chat directly to a National Careers Service adviser via webchat or by calling the National Careers Service exam results helpline: 

0800 100 900 (freephone) 
 

Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) 

Find information to help young people with SEND decide what route to take in education, training or work – Education, training and work – Dorset Council 

 

Higher education 

Any student who is concerned about their results should speak urgently to their school or college, especially if their further education, university place or employment offer depends on a change to their overall grade. 

Information about higher education and what to do after you get your results is available from UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. 

UCAS also offers advice on what to do in different circumstances, depending on results received. 

Read UCAS advice about Clearing. Clearing matches applicants to university places that are yet to be filled. 

 

Advice and emotional support 

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAHMS) and NHS 111  can assist in providing mental health support. 

Young Minds and Kooth offer support for anyone who feels disappointed with their grades. Students are also advised to speak to their school, as they will be able to provide support and advice on next steps.