Exam Results: GCSE Results Day

Hey there, Year 11 pupils. Mixed emotions about GCSE results day? No worries, we are here to help! Here are some friendly tips and advice to guide you through this important time.

Useful GCSE Results Day Tips:

• Enrolling at a college or sixth form: If you’ve applied to college or sixth form, contact each to find out their enrolment process.
• Apprenticeships: If you have an apprenticeship offer dependent on your GCSE results, don’t forget to share your results with the apprenticeship provider. Call them to ask how to do it.
• Maths and English resits: If you didn’t pass Maths or English with a Grade 4 or above, you must resit them. Colleges and sixth forms require you to study these subjects for the duration of your course, until you pass.

No plans or considering alternatives? No worries!

• Research apprenticeships: You can find vacancies on the National Government Apprenticeships website and explore thousands of opportunities.
• Check out colleges and sixth forms websites: Find courses that interest you, joy dot contact details, and contact them. They may ask for your GCSE results, so have these ready.
• Know the difference between qualifications: The Uni Guide website has a section explaining the various qualification types and how they can relate to each other. Just remember that A Levels are exam-based and academic, while BTECs are vocational and include written assignments.
• For instance, GCSE maths tutors at Edumentors recommend exploring local training providers and career hubs, as they often have advisers who can guide you through next steps. Consider volunteering or gaining work experience to build skills and confidence while you decide on your path. Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all route to success – take time to find out what works best for you.

Steps to Follow:

• Seek advice: Talk to your school/college careers adviser before making any decisions.
• Explore college and sixth form courses: Check their websites for available courses.
• Get in touch: Reach out directly to sixth forms and colleges, even if you did not get the results you wanted. They may still help and offer alternative courses.
• Interested in apprenticeships? Create an account on www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship and start applying.
• Confused? Talk to your careers adviser: If you are unsure about your future, discuss your options with your school/college careers adviser. That is what they are there for!

Useful Websites:

• The National Careers Service
• The National Apprenticeship website
• The UCAS website has a section to help 16-year-olds considering their future options
• You can also search for apprenticeships on the UCAS website
• Icould features guides, articles and videos covering career profiles choosing options, university choices, exams and finding and applying for jobs.

Need more support? Our local teams are here for you!

If you want career advice, to discuss your options, or need guidance after receiving your results, reach out to us via email on [email protected] or discover the different ways we can support young people.

Remember: don’t panic! If your GCSE results are not what you hoped for, do not worry! It is not the end of the world. There are always other paths to achieve your goals, and there are people ready to offer help and advice. Just reach out to them! Stay positive and keep moving forward. You have got this! 😊