Sussex Councils Pledge Support On A-Level Results Day

As A-level students receive their results today (August 10), local authorities throughout Sussex pledged support for young people making major choices, or seeking advice.

After today's A-level results, further grades for GCSEs will be released on Thursday August 12. 

Exams were cancelled for a second year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, so students will be awarded teacher assessed grades.

In West Sussex, Councillor Nigel Jupp, Cabinet Member for Learning and Skills, said:

“I want to congratulate every West Sussex student, even before they have opened their results, for the resilience and determination they have again shown this year.

"Many of you will have completed your course almost entirely through the pandemic, studying remotely and without the motivation of being with your friends or teachers, and without the opportunity to sit exams.

“I also want to thank every teacher and school staff member for finding new and innovative ways of supporting our young people, while doing everything you can to keep them safe and able to learn.

“The very best of luck to everyone opening your results and please remember, even if you don’t get the grades you wanted, there are many options open to you and lots of support and advice is available.”

Careers advisors from West Sussex County Council are available to offer one-to-one support to any young person who needs them.

They will be able to discuss your situation and help you consider your options.

You can contact the careers team by calling 0330 222 2700 or email careersadvice@westsussex.gov.uk

For those planning to go to University, the government has advised that universities may accept lower grades than expected and individuals are advised to make contact with them directly.

Emotional wellbeing support is also available for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties in West Sussex, either linked to exam results or for other reasons.

Those who are in need of help are encouraged to explore the wide range of advice and guidance available, and to seek wider professional help if needed.

The Youth Emotional Support team can help with anything that may cause worry, such as anxiety, relationships and self-esteem.

It’s free and available to 11 to 18-year-olds.

Search: YourSpaceWestSussex on Instagram and WSYourSpace on Twitter. Email: yes@westsussex.gov.uk or call 033 022 26711

The "e-wellbeing" website provides emotional health and wellbeing advice to young people and how to connect to support across Sussex.

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust website has a dedicated area with information for children and young people.

For parents or carers supporting a young person, "Recipes 4 Wellbeing" cards provide help and advice on a range of difficulties and what to look out for and when you should be concerned.

"Young Minds" is UK’s mental health charity for children and young people and includes lots of information, resource and advice for children, young people and their families.

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council have been contacted this morning to supply specific details of support they give within their own areas.