We would like to send our best wishes to everyone getting their GCSE and A level results this summer!
Congratulations to all students for their hard work and achievements. We would also like to thank teachers and head teachers for their diligence and resilience during the Coronavirus pandemic in working to establish grades for students.
The Government has announced (view website here ) that students in England will receive teacher assessed grades for GCSE and A level results. Students receiving their GCSE grades today (20/8) will receive their centre assessment grade (teacher assessed grade) from their school or college.
Students who received their A or AS level results last Thursday (13/8) will also be reissued their centre assessment grade (teacher assessed grade). However, if their originally issued calculated grade was higher, than that grade will stand.
Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help, said: “I would like to offer my best wishes and pay a special tribute today to all young people in Dorset who are getting A level or GCSE results this summer. Every grade gained is a real achievement.
“Coronavirus has brought big changes to all our lives, and huge challenges for young people who were expecting to take their exams this year. Thank you for your incredible resilience during this difficult year.
“If you are not sure what you would like to do next, or your grades are not what you hoped for, do not despair. There are many different routes into education and training, please check out the advice and links below. Help and emotional support is also available for anyone who feels disappointed.”
Young people are now expected to stay in education or training until they are 18, but it does not have to be at school. A range of education and training options are available, including apprenticeships.
Whatever the grades you achieved, advice and emotional support is available from your school and from the links below.
Emotional support and advice is available through Young Minds and Kooth.
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.
Advice about apprenticeships can be found online through the Amazing Apprenticeships website.
Inspirational case studies, showing different routes chosen by actual young people, are available on the Dorset Council website.
Advice and online live chats with advisors is also available from careers and employability experts, can be provided through Ansbury Guidance.
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.
