Nottinghamshire County Council has praised students across the county for their hard work and dedication as they collect their A-level results today Thursday, 18 August.
This year, students sat their A-level exams in the traditional fashion for the first time since the start of the Covid pandemic, meaning this may have been the first formal exams for many young people.
Councillor Tracey Taylor, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for children and young people said, “I wish all of Nottinghamshire’s young people the very best as they pick up these important results. I’d like to congratulate our students and their dedicated teachers and families, for the hard work they put in to get to this point.
“Many students will be receiving the great news that they have done better than expected, but for some who haven’t received the grades they hoped for, they should remember that there are many options and plenty of help available if they are uncertain about what route to take next.
“I would encourage young people to take a long-term view and to continue with their education wherever possible as a path to fulfilling employment in the future.
“However, I realise that young people may be seeking alternatives to higher education and many employers, including the County Council, offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities which help to develop work and life skills.
“From higher education options to training alternatives such as apprenticeships, there are lots of options available.”
Schools and colleges offer support from dedicated advisers and have a wide range of information available. The National Careers Service also provides information to help young people decide on their next steps and the exam results helpline on 0800 100 900 is available until 2 September 2022.
