Best wishes to everyone getting results in Dorset this week! Congratulations to all students for their hard work and achievements in GCSEs, A Levels, Functional Skills, BTECs and Level 3 Qualifications.
Congratulations to all students for their hard work and resilience during difficult times. We would also like to thank all teachers for supporting our young people so diligently during challenging times and for working hard to establish grades for students.
The Government confirmed that students will receive teacher assessed grades for GCSE and A level results this summer. GCSE results will be published on Thursday (12/8). Grades have been awarded through a process of teacher assessed grades, against a national standard and approved and awarded by the exam boards. The government is not publishing performance data for any schools or colleges this year due to the varying impact of the pandemic.
Advice on education, work and training, including information for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), is available for anyone unsure of their next step. Advice and emotional support is also available 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.
Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help, said: “I would like to pay tribute to all young people in Dorset who are getting their results this week.
“It has been a very challenging 18 months. Thank you to our young people, who’ve made incredible sacrifices for our wider community and have been through another academic year like no other.
“I have a special message for young people, who are not sure what they would like to do next or whose grades are not what they hoped for, please do not despair.
“There are many different routes, from further education, to apprenticeships, work and training, check-out the advice below to find out more.”
Information about higher education, apprenticeships and work can be found on the Career Pilot website and on the Dorset Council website.
Advice about education and training options for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is can be found on the Dorset Council website.
Emotional support and advice for anyone who feels disappointed is available through Young Minds and Kooth.
Information about higher education and what to do after you get your results is available from UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. It is a centralised service that students use to apply to university. Read UCAS advice about Clearing here. Clearing matches applicants to university places that are yet to be filled.
Advice about apprenticeships can be found online through the Amazing Apprenticeships website.
Advice from the Southern Universities Network can be found on their website.
Inspirational case studies, showing different routes chosen by actual young people, are also available on the Dorset Council website.
The National Careers Service offer a live web chat advice service on their website.
Advice including job centre links can be found on the Government website.
