Young people getting their exam results this week – help and support is available

Well done to all students collecting their A-level and BTEC results today – and good luck to students collecting their GCSE results later this week.

2021 has been another challenging year for all of our children and teenagers with many changes still in place because of the ongoing pandemic.

We would like to remind all of our young people that there is a wide range of support available for all Blackburn with Darwen students as they receive their A-level and GCSE exam results this week.

All contact details are provided below – please get in contact with them if you are unsure of your next steps or would just like some more guidance on what to do and where to go next.

GCSE results will be available on Thursday, August 12^th. Students should check arrangements with their school or college on how to collect their results on the day.

Jayne Ivory, Director of Children’s, Young People and Education, said:

I would like to say congratulations to all of Blackburn with Darwen’s hardworking students with their A-level and BTEC results.

2021 has been another difficult year in education but I am proud of all of our young people for continuing to work hard and face the challenges with a positive attitude.

I wish you all best of luck with your next steps, whether you choose to continue into further education, apprenticeships or other training, or employment. There are opportunities out there whatever you decide to do.”

Locally in Blackburn with Darwen, the New Directions Careers Service are available to offer their support to both Year 11 and Year 13 students. They can be contacted for one to one impartial careers guidance, have all of the latest information on further study, training and employment, and can support with applications and CVs.

The team can be contacted on: (01254) 666424 or emailed at newdirections@blackburn.gov.uk. The service can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching ‘new directions’.

The Government has also launched a service called Student Minds which offers a hub with resources, tips and information specifically to help students through this period: https://studentspace.org.uk/wellbeing/results-and-next-steps.

The National Careers service is also offering free and impartial advice for all students receiving their results. Visit https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/exam-results or call 0800 100 900.