A-Level results day as students in Preston, South Ribble, Chorley, Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre receive grades
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Follow our live blog for the latest updates and grades from colleges and sixth forms from across Preston, South Ribble, Chorley, Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.
A Levels Results Day 2023: Live coverage as students across Lancashire receive grades
Feeling anxious? Talk to someone...
It’s results day and some young people might feel a little anxious ahead of their results or after receiving their grades.
Don’t keep it in. You can share your concerns with Talkzone on 0800 511 111, text on 07786 511 111 or email [email protected]
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Fancy celebrating A Level Results without spending a penny?
A Level students can get free food at some major restaurant chains today, including Nando’s and TGI Fridays!
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Remember, if you don’t get the results you want, it’s not the end of the world...
Education Secretary told Sky News this morning that students receiving their A-level grades today are unlikely to be asked for the results by employers in 10 years’ time.
She said: “Somebody asked me, ‘What will people ask you in 10 years’ time?’
“They won’t ask you anything about your A-level grades in 10 years’ time.
“They will ask you about other things you have done since then: what you have done in the work place, what you did at university?
“And then, after a period of time, they don’t even ask you what you did at university.
“It is really all about what you do and what you can demonstrate and the skills that you learn in the workplace.”
Should more be done to ensure students can attend university, if their parents are struggling with the cost of living crisis?
Hutton CofE Grammar School celebrate another year of impressive A-level results
Hutton Church of England Grammar School on Liverpool Road, Preston say they are delighted with yet another set of “excellent” results this year.
Nearly half of the A Level grades awarded were the top grades of A* - B and a quarter of all A Level grades awarded was either an A* or A.
“Students should feel incredibly proud, regardless of their exam results"
Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for education and skills, County Councillor Jayne Rear, wishes students best of success and thanks teaching staff.
She said: “Congratulations to all Lancashire’s students receiving results today who have shown incredible resilience during their studies. These are students who have endured long stints out of the classroom during the pandemic and come back ready to do their best. They should feel incredibly proud, regardless of their exam results. We are delighted for them and wish them every success.
“Some of our students have had amazing exam results, but for those who didn’t get the grades they hoped for, our fantastic advisors at Talkzone are available to discuss anything from results, to feeling low, relationships, finding work or training, or leaving home.
“There are always options available and I wish everyone great success as they move into the next chapter of their story.
“I’d also like to say a big thank you to our teaching staff, who we know have been going above and beyond to ensure that each child has the best possible education, no matter the circumstances.”
Talkzone service offering help and support to A Level students
Lancashire County Council’s specialist support service, Talkzone, is a vital advice service offering help and support to all young people between the ages of 12 to 19 years and up to 25-years-old for those with a disability.
The service can be accessed by telephone, email, text and web talk. It is available from 2pm to 10pm every day, 365 days a year - even including weekends and Bank Holidays.
In addition to contacting Talkzone, young people whose results aren’t what they expected are urged to contact the university, college or further education provider that they had planned to attend and discuss the options and courses that are still available to them..
Young people can call Talkzone on 0800 511 111, text on 07786 511 111 or email [email protected] Alternatively, get in touch through its access webtalk services or via Facebook.
A Level students at Lytham’s AKS celebrate amazing success!
The headteacher of Lytham’s AKS has praised the amazing success of his students as ‘profoundly deserved’ following the disruption they faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
You can see our photo gallery of some of the school’s biggest achievers in our full report below...