Schools have let students know how to collect their results. In most cases they will be able to go to their school to collect them in person, while teachers will be on hand to provide advice and support if necessary.
“These results reflect not only academic achievement but also the resilience, determination, and adaptability our young people have shown in recent years.”
Kent County Council’s (KCC) Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, Beverley Fordham, said: “I want to wish the very best to all pupils in Kent receiving their GCSE results today. These results reflect not only academic achievement but also the resilience, determination, and adaptability our young people have shown in recent years.
“Whatever they decide to do next, I wish them good luck, and I hope they take a well-deserved rest over the summer to recharge before taking the next steps towards their future.
“I also want to thank school leaders, teachers and support staff who have helped pupils get to where they are today.”
“There are a range post-16 education options available for you to explore and plenty of support on offer for those who are having to rethink their next steps so please make good use of the advice available”
KCC’s Corporate Director for Children, Young People and Education, Sarah Hammond said: “Well done to every pupil receiving their GCSE exam results today, I hope your hard work is reflected in the results.
“There are a range post-16 education options available for you to explore and plenty of support on offer for those who are having to rethink their next steps so please make good use of the advice available.”
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are making decisions about their next steps can find a wealth of useful information and advice on our SEND Information Hub.
If students do not achieve the results they were hoping for, there is plenty of help and support available to help them find the right path. Students can speak to their schools as staff will be able to discuss the various options available to them. They can also find local information from The Education People on the KentChoices website or alternatively they can visit the Exam Results Helpline website (or call them on 0800 100 900) run by the National Careers Service.
GCSE clearing search on KentChoices
This year, a new GCSE clearing search is being launched on the KentChoices website. Most Kent mainstream sixth forms and all further education colleges will be using this website to show which of their courses still have availability after GCSE results have been issued. It will also provide guidance on how to apply.
Young people who haven’t done as well as they had hoped – or who have done better than expected – can use the search to quickly and easily find out which sixth form and college courses still have spaces. This will help reduce pressure during what can be a stressful time and allow schools and colleges to work more effectively with applicants.
All Year 11 students should have received a postcard in the post to let them know about this new feature. The search is a dynamic search so users should keep checking for updates. The advice is: act quickly once you have your grades – courses will fill up fast.
